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
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.
How to Count Things in Japanese: A Simple Guide to Japanese Counters
Why is one person hitori, one book issatsu, and one bottle ippon? Learn how Japanese counters work with simple, everyday examples for beginners.
Using も in Japanese: “Also” and “Too”
What does も mean in Japanese? Learn how to use も for “also” and “too,” where it goes in a sentence, and how to say わたしも — “Me too!”
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.
How to Ask Questions in Japanese: ですか？
Ready to ask your first question in Japanese? Learn how adding か to A は B です turns a simple statement into a question.