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.
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!”
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.
What Is This in Japanese? これは何ですか
How do you ask “What is this?” in Japanese? Learn これは何ですか and practice answering with the simple A は B です sentence pattern.
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.
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.