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

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Japanese Counters Made Simple: Why 1本 Is Ippon, Not Ichihon

Why is 1本 “ippon” instead of “ichihon”? Learn how Japanese counters work, discover the most useful counting patterns, and test yourself with interactive quizzes.

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[Learn Japanese] Lesson 7-I am going to Tokyo

とうきょうへいく。

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[Learn Japanese] Lesson 6-This is my shoes.

これはわたしのくつです。

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[Learn Japanese] Lesson 5-I eat ramen

ラーメンをたべる

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[Learn Japanese] Lesson 4-Who is this?

これはだれですか？

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[Learn Japanese] Lesson 3-Is this Takoyaki?

これはたこ焼きですか？

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[Learn Japanese] Lesson 2-"This is Ramen"

これはラーメンです。

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[Learn Japanese] Lesson 1- HIRAGANA & KATAKANA

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[Learn Japanese] EAT.COOK.NIHONGO BEGINS

“Learn Japanese” guide for the foodie

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.

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