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.
日本人と生活とコンビニ：Japanese People, Life and Convenience Stores
Konbini in Japan are more than convenience stores. From meals and delivery services to ATMs, they play a central role in daily life.
What’s Cormorant Fishing? ー鵜飼（うかい）って何？
Explore the ancient Japanese art of ukai, a traditional method of river fishing using cormorants.
Japanese Short Essay: フリーランス、効率性、スペイン
Learn Japanese by reading a short essay about “Freelance, productivity and Spain” with English translation and Furigana.