3 Weeks in Japan Recap Posted by sasha on Jun 7, 2017
Japan is a fascinating country to explore with a lot to offer visitors. With a few weeks in the Land of the Rising Sun, you can explore its bustling cities, visit stunning natural areas, soak in hot springs, take in a sumo match, eat all the sushi you can handle, and so much more. Here’s a…
Happy Father’s Day in Japanese Posted by keiko on May 30, 2017
It’ almost the end of May, believe it or not. Time is flying by these days. Before we know it, Father’s Day will be here soon. Since I discussed Mother’s Day in my last post, I thought I would talk about Father’s Day next. Father’s Day is always celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of June…
Happy Mother’s Day in Japanese Posted by keiko on May 14, 2017
Happy Mother’s Day! (お母さん ありがとう) Happy Mother’s Day everyone! Today’s is Mother’s Day, the day to thank your mom, to show her your appreciation and how grateful you are for having her as your mother. In your country wherever you live, you might celebrate Mother’s Day on a different day other than on the second Sunday…
10 minute-a-day Japanese Lesson -10 Posted by keiko on Apr 30, 2017
How to say thank you, Arigatou (ありがとう)to someone~ Hi everyone. Sorry it’s been for a while since I was able to post my lesson here. Today’s lesson is 10 minute a day series, #10. I have received feedback from many of you out there asking to continue on this 10 minute a day lesson, so…
Hakone Video Tour Posted by sasha on Apr 27, 2017
With a few extra days to spare on a trip to Tokyo, you should head out to the scenic town of Hakone. Situated on Lake Ashi and surrounded by mountains, it’s a great place to spend a few quiet days. Stay in a traditional ryokan, soak in the onsen theme park, ride a pirate ship…
10 minute-a-day Japanese Lesson -9 Posted by keiko on Apr 8, 2017
When you see or encounter something pretty, beautiful, and wonderful that makes you want to express how you feel about it, how and what would you say in Japanese? It doesn’t have to be a material that you are describing, but could be a situation that perhaps you want to agree that it is…
10 minute-a-day Japanese Lesson -8 Posted by keiko on Mar 28, 2017
7 most commonly used Japanese expressions to show your thoughtfulness for others. I didn’t realize but this 10 minute a day Japanese lesson series is approaching to the 10th lesson in no time. Hope you have been learning some key expressions we use in Japanese in this series. I will do a quick summary at the…