New Nihongo no Tane Podcast - but for Beginners too!
New Nihongo no Tane Podcast - but for Beginners too!

Did you know we produce two podcasts every single week? And both are FREE?! (Of course, Read more

Learning Japanese Efficiently: Tools and Advice
Learning Japanese Efficiently: Tools and Advice

Looking for practical, real world tips for effectively and efficiently learning Japanese? Today, I have a few recommended resources based on level.  Sorry I don't have an etymology for you today, but I'll begin with an English haiku from one of our readers who writes...

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Sunday Japanese Idiom - 鼻が高い Do you have a tall nose?
Sunday Japanese Idiom - 鼻が高い Do you have a tall nose?

Let's look at a fun Japanese idiom today. Literally, this is "tall nose." But what does it really mean? Read below to find out.  

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Sunday Japanese Idiom - 猫をかぶる Let's wear a cat!
Sunday Japanese Idiom - 猫をかぶる Let's wear a cat!

Let's look at a fun Japanese idiom today. Literally, this is "to wear a cat." What does it really mean? Read below to find out. We are about to release the first modu...

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Week in Review - ゴジラ Godzilla! Katakana ソンツシ and more
GODZILLA IN JAPANESE
Week in Review - ゴジラ Godzilla! Katakana ソンツシ and more

Happy 日曜日【にちようび】 Sunday! Yumi and I (Clay) had a busy week. Instead of showcasing a haiku or some tidbit of Japanese culture, I thought I'd go t...

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Japanese Tongue Twister! 早口言葉: 東京特許許可局 許可局長の許可
Japanese Tongue Twister! 早口言葉: 東京特許許可局 許可局長の許可

Happy Sunday! (If I missed your time zone, happy Monday!) Lately, we've been showcasing a haiku every Sunday, but to...

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