【Book Review】 愛するよりも愛されたい ― When Ancient Love Poems Meet Modern Kansai Vibes
Introducing a very fun yet educational book—a modern reinterpretation of the Man’yōshū, translated into Nara (Kansai) dialect.
Read in Japanese: ナポリタン（Napolitan Spaghetti)
Have you tried ナポリタン (Napolitan Spaghetti)? Read a short essay about ナポリタン alongside with Furigana and translation.
Read in Japanese : しま模様の秘密 (The secret of zebra patterns)
Why do zebra stripes matter? Science suggests they could change how we think about insects, animals, and even fashion.
日本の迷信: 6 Japanese Common Superstitions Explained
Japanese common superstitions explained by native teacher, Haruka Sensei. Practice reading Japanese with Furigana and translation.
推し活（Oshi-katsu）ってなに？- Japanese Unique “Fan Activities” Explained
Have you heard of “oshi-katsu”? Japan’s unique, trendsetting fan culture where people support their favorite idols, anime, and more.
Japanese Essay: 生理が戻ってきた！(I got my period back!)
Learn Japanese by reading a short essay about menstruations, women’s health and medical situations with English translation and Furigana.
Japanese Short Essay: ダンスへの愛があふれる (My love for dance)
Learn Japanese by reading a short essay about Saya Sensei’s long relationship with dance with English translation and Furigana.
Japanese Short Essay: “Crafting Queens” ― 女友達とメンタルヘルス
Learn Japanese by reading a short essay “Girlfriends and Mental Health” with English translation and Furigana.
日本でRaveに行ってみない？: Japanese Raves 2025 – Why It’s Unique and How to Enjoy
Looking for underground raves in Japan? Not sure what to expect? Learn everything about Japanese raves from a native Japanese raver!
Japanese Short Essay: しぜん、山の川、元気
Learn Japanese by reading a short essay about “Nature, river and energy” with English translation and Furigana.
バラと風鈴と提灯のお寺：Festival with Wind Chimes, Lanterns & Seasonal Flowers
Ofusa Kannon Temple in Nara hosts a summer wind chime festival with 3,000 chimes and a lantern display of 2,000 lights.
宮津燈篭流し花火大会: Miyazu Lantern Floating and Fireworks Festival
Every August, Miyazu in northern Kyoto hosts a 400-year-old Obon ritual of lantern floating and fireworks, honoring ancestors with spirit boats and prayers.