Let’s start with the obvious. You’re here because you want to know what ninja is called in Japanese. And the answer is… ninja. Wait, what? That’s it? End of blog post? Thanks for coming, see you next time! Not so…

Ever been in a Japanese restaurant, staring at a menu, completely baffled by all the exotic words? You spot something that looks like a bubbling pot of goodness on the next table, but when you try to order it, the…

Let’s be honest—if you’re learning Japanese, your priorities probably include food, travel, and, most importantly, caffeine. You don’t want to find yourself in Tokyo, jet-lagged and desperate for a latte, only to realize you have no idea how to say…

Have you ever found yourself staring at a gorgeous red flower, wondering how you’d describe it in Japanese? No? Just me? Well, humor me for a second. Maybe you’re planning a trip to Japan and want to impress the locals…

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you needed to say we in Japanese, only to realize that it’s not as straightforward as you thought? Maybe you were trying to say We love ramen! (because, let’s be honest,…

Have you ever sat down at a restaurant, looked at the menu, and felt completely overwhelmed? So many choices, so many possibilities—should you go with the spicy tuna roll? The tempura? The mysterious dish that sounds fancy but might actually…

You ever walk into a Japanese restaurant, glance at the menu, and pretend you totally know what you’re doing? Yeah, me too. And then the waiter asks, “Would you like some shoyu with that?” and suddenly, panic sets in. Shoyu?…

You know that feeling when you’re absolutely starving, and the only thing that will fix your soul is a steaming plate of dumplings? Yeah, me too. Dumplings are little pockets of happiness, filled with everything good in the world. But…