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.
Things Japanese People Never Explain-Ichigo Ichie (一期一会)
When comes to Japanese wisdom word or phrase, it’s often the case that becomes popular outside of Japan first since we just live by that philosophy.
Yappari Meaning in Japanese: What Does やっぱり Mean?
Yappari is a common Japanese word with no single English translation. Learn how やっぱり is actually used to mean “as expected,” “I knew it,” “after all,” and more.