Kanji are characters, derived from Chinese, and adapted into written Japanese. They can be the greatest enemy of people learning Japanese for the first time, but the greatest friend to those who stick with the language. … [Read more...]

Kodomo no Hi is the day when fish are flying and the samurai equipment is out of the closet. It is also a day of traditional sweets or delicious cakes if you prefer that. Originally, the 5th of May was the day for … [Read more...]

This lesson shows you how to use and pronounce Japanese dates. Key Topics Covered Content: Birthday Grammar: Dates Dialogue 1 The following conversation is a polite conversation … [Read more...]