Have you ever found yourself wanting to wish someone good luck in Japanese, only to realize you have no idea what to say? Maybe you just shouted “Sayonara!” (which, by the way, does not mean good luck) and hoped for…

Ever tried learning a new language and thought, “This is going great!”—only to stumble upon a tiny yet ridiculously complex topic that shatters your confidence? Yep, that’s colors in Japanese for you! At first glance, it seems easy. But then,…

If you’ve ever traveled to Japan, you know that navigating its streets can feel like you’re playing the world’s most elaborate escape room—except instead of clues, you get kanji signs you can’t read and an old lady pointing in three…

Have you ever been deep in thought—maybe staring at your ceiling at 2 AM—wondering: “What do they call Charizard in Japan?” No? Just me? Okay, well, humor me for a second. You know Charizard—the big, fire-breathing, winged lizard from Pokémon…

Okay, let’s talk about -chan. Maybe you’ve heard it in anime, maybe your Japanese friend called you chan once and you weren’t sure if it was an insult or a term of endearment. Or maybe you’re just here because you…

Alright, so you want to count from 1 to 10 in Japanese? Maybe you’re planning a trip to Japan and don’t want to embarrass yourself when ordering one (or let’s be real—five) bowls of ramen. Maybe you’re trying to impress…

Ever walked into a Japanese temple and been hit by a wave of that deep, woodsy, mysterious scent? It’s the kind of smell that makes you feel like you’ve just stepped into an ancient, mystical realm—except, you’re probably just at…

Great question! Japan could technically just say “KFC” since they’re no strangers to abbreviations (ATM, DVD, and even SNS for social media are all commonly used). But here’s the deal: How to Order KFC Like a Pro in Japan 🍗…