Is Japanese Hard? (Yes and No)

“Japanese is one of the hardest languages in the world.” You hear this a lot. But is it true? Honest […]

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Tokyo vs Kyoto: Which Should You Visit First?

First trip to Japan. Tokyo or Kyoto — which should you visit first? Honest answer: either works. But they offer

In Japan, gift-giving isn’t just about presents. It’s how relationships are maintained. When to give, who to give to, what

English speakers learning Japanese tend to make the same types of mistakes. Don’t worry — it’s not a bad thing!

The English Sumo Nationals 2026 took place on 28 March at Brunel University, Uxbridge. Winners qualified to represent England at

You learned Japanese from anime. Lots of people have. Anime is a great gateway to Japanese. It keeps you motivated

The first step in learning Japanese is hiragana and katakana. As long as you’re reading Japanese in romaji, you haven’t

Going to Japan for the first time? Exciting! Knowing a few things beforehand can make your trip much smoother. This

You want to use Japanese at work. Maybe you’re planning to work in Japan, or your company has Japanese clients,

JLPT N1 is the highest level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. It means “able to understand Japanese used in