Japan, Explained a Little Deeper.
Language, culture, travel — and the little things Japan doesn’t always explain.
Stories, Lessons & Tips from Japan
Learn the Japanese you actually hear, understand the culture behind everyday life, and discover Tokyo through the places I know.
Japanese Language • Culture • Tokyo • Travel
Using の in Japanese: Connecting Nouns
What does の mean in Japanese? Learn how の connects two nouns with simple examples like わたしのバッグ, 日本の食べ物, and 東京のホテル.
Basic Japanese Sentence Structure: A は B です
Learn how to build your first Japanese sentence using A は B です. We’ll break down は and です with simple examples you can start using right away.
Learn Hiragana & Katakana: Start Reading Japanese
New to Japanese? Start here. Learn hiragana first, practice writing it by hand, then move on to katakana with this simple beginner guide.