Swords. They’re cool. They’re mysterious. They’re the reason half of us spent our childhoods swinging sticks around like wannabe warriors. And when you think of swords in Japan, you probably imagine a noble samurai, standing on a misty mountaintop, katana…
Let’s be real—if you’ve ever watched anime, read a manga, or just casually eavesdropped on a conversation between two Japanese speakers (no judgment), you’ve probably heard the word san thrown around a lot. But what does it actually mean? And…
So, you’re in love. Or maybe you just think you’re in love. Or maybe you’re in love with the idea of being in love. Either way, if you’re here, you’re probably wondering: How do I say ‘in love’ in Japanese…
So, you think poetry is all about Shakespearean sonnets and brooding French existentialists? Think again. Japan has been slaying the poetry game for over a thousand years, and trust me, it’s anything but boring. Japanese poetry is a rich tapestry…
Ever heard of Fujisan? Of course, you have! It’s Japan’s most famous mountain, a cultural icon, and basically the Beyoncé of the natural world. But if you think Mount Fuji is just a picturesque mountain to slap on a postcard,…
Ever wanted to hug someone in Japan? Let’s talk about it. So, picture this: You’re in Japan, hanging out with your new Japanese friend, and they just did something so adorable that your first instinct is to give them a…
Ever wondered what the Japanese word for jet is? Maybe you’re learning Japanese and suddenly realize, Wait, how do I say jet? Or maybe you’re just here because you love random language facts and need something to impress your friends…
Ah, the art of saying good night in another language. Simple, right? Just memorize a phrase and you’re good to go! Well, hold your chopsticks, because Japanese has a few twists up its sleeve. You see, in English, we just…