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
Japanese Particles Explained Simply: は, が, の, を, に, で
Japanese particles don’t have to be confusing. Learn how は, が, の, を, に, and で work with super simple examples, then test yourself with a beginner particle quiz.
How to Start Learning Japanese: A Simple Beginner Roadmap
Want to learn Japanese but not sure where to begin? Here’s a simple step-by-step roadmap to help you start with hiragana, build the basics, and begin using real Japanese.
Iku vs Kuru: How to Say “Go” and “Come” in Japanese
Iku means “go” and kuru means “come” — but Japanese doesn’t always use them the way English does. The key is understanding where the speaker is and which direction the movement is going.
Iku vs Kaeru: How to Say “Go” and “Go Back” in Japanese
Iku and kaeru can both involve “going” somewhere, but they mean different things in Japanese. Learn when to use 行く (iku) and when to use 帰る (kaeru) with simple, natural examples.