Cultural Study Series

Pop Culture Studies

In this series we will introduce some basic building blocks of Japanese that are integral to getting your foot in the door through examples taken from popular media. Read More

Conversation Studies

A study series on how everyday conversations can be turned into language lessons. Read More

Everyday Kanji

Kanji is used everywhere in Japan. Learn these common words to make navigating through the city a little easier. Read More

Kickstart Your Japanese

Follow the steps laid out in these six articles and your approach to studying Japanese will undergo a transformation, bringing you one step closer to fluency! Read More

Japan National Holidays

With 15 public holidays throughout the year, this series will look at the customs and culture of Japanese National Holidays. Read More

Yamanote Line

Take a trip around Tokyo on the Yamanote Line and learn about the language and history of this vital train line. Read More