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The Best Kanji Learning Programs
"Remembering The Kanji," "Kodansha Kanji Learner's Course," "WaniKani," "Kanji Damage," and More
August 17, 2023
| Kanae Nakamine, David Honeycutt, and Ian J. Battaglia
japanese
The Best Hiragana & Katakana Learning Resources
How to & What To Use for Studying "Kana" Characters Efficiently
August 10, 2023
| Kanae Nakamine
japanese
Tofugu's Learn Kana Quiz Tool
Practice whatever hiragana and katakana you want, as many times as you want.
January 31, 2023
| Kanae Nakamine
japanese
New Japanese Learning Resources: Winter 2022
This season's best tools to help you learn Japanese
December 27, 2022
| David Honeycutt, Ian J. Battaglia, and Rachel Grant
japanese
11 Japanese Expressions for Different Levels of Uncertainty
How "Sure" Are You When You Say かな, かも, 気がする, 思う and More?
November 29, 2022
| Mami Suzuki
japanese
Katakanization: The Secret Rules of Converting English into Japanese
"Katakana English" Is No Longer the Headache of Japanese Learning
November 22, 2022
| Tomoyuki Akiyama
japanese
ばかり (Bakari) vs ところ (Tokoro): Two Ways to Say You "Just" Did Something
Recently, You Learned the Difference Between These Two Words
November 15, 2022
| Emily Suvannasankha, Kanae Nakamine, and Sarah Bush
japanese
〜ている vs 〜てある vs 〜ておく: How Are They Different?
Explore the Differences Between the Three Expressions That Sound and Work Similar
November 8, 2022
| Mami Suzuki, Michele Fujii, and Kanae Nakamine
japan
What is Yuri? Queer Women Content in Japanese Media
You Know Boys' Love, But What About Girls' Love?
October 25, 2022
| Emily Suvannasankha
japanese
The Best Japanese E-Book Retailers for Japanese Learners
A Practical Guide to Finding and Accessing Japanese E-books
October 18, 2022
| Emily Suvannasankha, David Honeycutt, Kanae Nakamine, and Ian J. Battaglia
japanese
New Japanese Learning Resources: Fall 2022
This season's best tools to help you learn Japanese
September 30, 2022
| David Honeycutt, Ian J. Battaglia, and Rachel Grant
japanese
The Best Japanese Language Learning Podcasts for Intermediate Learners
Here Are Some of the Best Japanese Language Learning Podcasts For Intermediate Learners Around
September 13, 2022
| Ian J. Battaglia
japanese
The Best Japanese Language Learning Podcasts for Beginners
For Beginner Learners, Here Are Some of the Best Japanese Language Learning Podcasts Around
September 6, 2022
| Ian J. Battaglia
japanese
Tofugu's Learn Katakana Book
The PDF Version of our "Learn Katakana Ultimate Guide" and More
August 23, 2022
| Emily Suvannasankha and Kanae Nakamine
japanese
How to Language Exchange Successfully
Tips and Tricks to Make Your Next Language Exchange a Slam Dunk
August 16, 2022
| Ian J. Battaglia
reviews
A Review of Bunpro
A Valuable Companion App for Grammar Studies and More
August 9, 2022
| Ian J. Battaglia
reviews
A Review of Anki
A Spaced-Repetition System That Grows With You
July 26, 2022
| Ian J. Battaglia
japanese
What is the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)?
The Japanese Exam We All Know and Love (to Cram For)
July 19, 2022
| Emily Suvannasankha
japanese
Tofugu's Learn Hiragana Book
The PDF Version of our "Learn Hiragana Ultimate Guide" and More
July 5, 2022
| Emily Suvannasankha and Kanae Nakamine
japanese
New Japanese Learning Resources: Summer 2022
This season's best tools to help you learn Japanese
June 30, 2022
| David Honeycutt, Ian J. Battaglia, and Rachel Grant
japan
Buying Secondhand Books & Manga in Japan
Hit the Books Other People Have Already Hit
June 28, 2022
| Emily Suvannasankha
japan
Secondhand Shopping in Japan: How To Get Fashion Items for Cheap
Take a Walk in Someone Else's Shoes (Literally)
June 21, 2022
| Emily Suvannasankha
japan
Secondhand Shopping in Japan
One Nihonjin's Trash is Another Gaijin’s Treasure
June 14, 2022
| Emily Suvannasankha
reviews
A Review of JapanesePod101.com
Is It Really an Audio Textbook You Can Take On the Go?
June 7, 2022
| Ian J. Battaglia
reviews
A Review of the Japanese Phonetics Course by Dōgen
Take a Deep-Dive Into Phonetics for a Massive Pay-Off in Your Spoken Japanese
May 24, 2022
| Ian J. Battaglia
japanese
Reading 絵本 (Ehon) – Japanese Picture Books as a Japanese Learner
Yes, You Can Be a Child Again (Or at Least Read Children’s Books)
May 10, 2022
| Sarah Bush
japanese
Japanese Graded Readers: A Primer
Books to Get You From A to B on Your Japanese Journey
May 3, 2022
| Ian J. Battaglia and Emily Suvannasankha
japanese
A Guide to Japanese Grammar Guides
Bookmark These Go-To Websites for Japanese Grammar Research
April 26, 2022
| David Honeycutt
japanese
Japanese Grammar YouTube Channels for Beginners
Binge-Watch While You Study Japanese
April 19, 2022
| Emily Suvannasankha and Ian J. Battaglia
japanese
How and Why to Find a Japanese Tutor: A Practical Guide
Online or In-Person, There's a Pro Out There Who Can Help You Learn Japanese
April 5, 2022
| Ian J. Battaglia
japanese
New Japanese Learning Resources: Spring 2022
This season's best tools to help you learn Japanese
March 31, 2022
| David Honeycutt, Ian J. Battaglia, and Rachel Grant
japanese
けど: Why Are Japanese Speakers Always Ending Their Sentences with "But"?
It Sometimes Sounds More Polite, But... That's Not All
March 22, 2022
| Kanae Nakamine
reviews
Review: Japanese Stories for Language Learners — Bilingual Stories in English and Japanese
Traditional Folktales and Modern Literary Staples with Beautiful Translations and Useful Features for Japanese Learners
March 8, 2022
| David Honeycutt and Kanae Nakamine
reviews
A Review of Yotsuba&!
What Makes the Undeniably Popular Slice-of-Life Manga よつばと So Special?
February 22, 2022
| Ian J. Battaglia
reviews
A Review of the HelloTalk App
A Language and Cultural Exchange Social Network Like No Other
February 10, 2022
| Ian J. Battaglia
japan
Japan's National Healthcare Guide (From An American Perspective)
Tips and Emotional Support for Visiting Doctors in Japan
February 1, 2022
| Emily Suvannasankha
japanese
Japanese Vocabulary for Yoga: Movements
Explore a Variety of Verbs to Help You "Bend," "Extend," "Entwine" and More
January 20, 2022
| Sarah Bush and Kanae Nakamine
japanese
Japanese Vocabulary for Yoga: Body Parts
I'm Sorry, I Don't Even Know the Name of that Bone in English
January 13, 2022
| Sarah Bush and Kanae Nakamine
japanese
Learn by Doing! Start Your Japanese Yoga Journey
What's It Like Taking Japanese Yoga Lessons and How Can I Get Started?
January 6, 2022
| Sarah Bush and Kanae Nakamine
japanese
New Japanese Learning Resources: Winter 2021
This season's best tools to help you learn Japanese
December 28, 2021
| David Honeycutt, Ian J. Battaglia, and Rachel Grant
reviews
A まるごと Review of the "Marugoto" Textbook Series
How Marugoto Was A Godsend To My Japanese Class
December 21, 2021
| David Honeycutt
japanese
How to Use こそあど Words to Refer to Things You Can't See
Enhance Your Japanese Experience by Understanding the Intricate Nuances of These Seemingly Simple Words
December 7, 2021
| Mami Suzuki
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