So, you want to talk about martial arts in Japanese? Maybe you’re a hardcore karateka (karate practitioner), an anime fan trying to impress your friends, or just someone who accidentally kicked a chair and now considers themselves a warrior of…
Japan is famous for many things—samurai, anime, bullet trains, robots, and that magical toilet that sings to you—but let’s talk about something even more important: all-you-can-eat feasts (a.k.a. tabehoudai, which literally means “eat as much as you want”). If you’re…
Have you ever found yourself deep in an anime binge, watching a character dramatically shout something about ancient gods and legendary beasts, and thought, “Wait… what’s the Japanese word for mythology?” No? Just me? Well, if you’re here, you’re at…
So, you’re diving into Japanese, huh? Maybe you’ve mastered a few basics—konnichiwa, arigatou, and that all-important sushi (because, priorities). But then you step into a Japanese restaurant, stare at the menu, and realize something horrifying: What’s the word for rice?…
Ever wondered why anime protagonists always have that one deep, thought-provoking line right before they power up and defeat the villain? Or why your favorite Japanese films seem to have quotes that hit you right in the soul? Well, my…
Ever wandered through the streets of Tokyo at night and noticed those mysterious buildings with neon hearts, suggestive silhouettes, or oddly discreet entrances? Yeah, those are love hotels—Japan’s very own brand of romantic rendezvous spots. If you’ve never stepped into…
Ah, Japanese honorifics. They’re like the secret sauce of the language—adding just the right amount of respect, affection, or hierarchy to a conversation. If you’ve ever dived into anime, J-dramas, or even just a YouTube rabbit hole of “how to…
Ever had one of those foods that completely surprise you? You take a bite, expecting meh, but instead, your taste buds throw a party? That was me with the Japanese sweet potato. It all started when I was wandering through…