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
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.