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2025.04.14
Are There Actually Three Types of Japanese Characters?
Explore the three different types of characters in Japanese: hiragana, katakana, and kanji. This art…
Learn Japanese
2025.04.10
Popular Among Foreigners! Introducing Cool Kanji!
It is said that 2,136 kanji characters are used in daily life. Today, we introduce kanji that are es…
Learn Japanese
2025.04.02
Why Are Japanese People So Interested in Blood Types? The Facts Behind Blood Type Personality Tests and Fortune Telling
In Japan, blood types are commonly brought up in conversations. A lot of people tend to categorize c…
Learn Japanese
2025.03.31
Is “I Love You” Translated Only as “Aishiteru”? Exploring Japanese Literary Interpretations
Do Japanese people avoid saying “I Love You”? When do they say “Aishiteru”? Today, we’re exploring p…
school / courses
2025.03.25
【Interview with an Experienced TCJ Student】From Interest in Japanese Culture to Opening a Sushi Restaurant
To answer the voices of those considering joining our school who say, “I want to hear from current s…
Learn Japanese
2025.03.17
What Are the Most Common Japanese Names?
What are the most commonly used names in your country? Today, we introduce popular names in Japan. …
school / courses
2025.03.12
【Interview with a TCJ Student】 A Student’s Journey: Taking Private Lessons Five Days a Week After Early Retirement
This article is for those considering learning Japanese. We had the opportunity to interview one of …
Learn Japanese
2025.02.26
The Japanese Zodiac Features the Boar and Rabbit! How Did the 12 Zodiac Signs Begin?
The Chinese zodiac is the name of the 12 animal species used in the Japanese calendar. China, Korea,…
business
2025.02.19
Essential Manners and Mindset for Interacting with Japanese Professionals
Last month, when I conducted a Japanese language class for Nikkei individuals based in Latin America…
Learn Japanese
2025.02.10
Introduce Yourself in Japanese! Recommended Phrases to Use
You will come across many opportunities to introduce yourself—whether meeting someone for the first …
Learn Japanese
2025.02.03
Understanding the variations of Japanese Honorifics: A Guide to Mastering Keigo
When I speak to Japanese learners and ask, “What is the most difficult part of learning Japanese?” m…
Learn Japanese
2025.01.28
6 Best Japanese Language Learning Apps for Beginners!
The best way to find great apps is to ask experienced Japanese learners! Today, we will introduce a …
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