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Learn Animal Names in Japanese! Free Workbook Available

Learn Animal Names in Japanese! Free Workbook AvailableWe’re excited to share our new Japanese Animal Names Learning Vid...
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Why Did the Manager Look Uncomfortable? Understanding Keigo (Polite Japanese)

Why Did the Manager Look Uncomfortable? Understanding Keigo (Polite Japanese)If you're living in Japan or planning to wo...
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The Many Ways to Say “I” in Japanese – First-Person Pronouns Explained (with Anime Examples)

The Many Ways to Say "I" in Japanese – First-Person Pronouns Explained (with Anime Examples)In Japanese, there are many ...
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Japanese Name Suffixes: Not Just “-san”! Real-Life Usage Explained

Japanese Name Suffixes: Not Just “-san”! Real-Life Usage ExplainedWritten by: miyabi, mom of two boys and Japanese langu...
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What Does “Itadakimasu” (いただきます) Really Mean?

What Does “Itadakimasu” (いただきます) Really Mean?Posted by: Miyabi, mom of two little boysAs a mother raising two young sons...
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Why Japanese People Don’t Say “Konnichiwa” to Friends and Family

Why Japanese People Don’t Say “Konnichiwa” to Friends and FamilyIf you’ve studied Japanese, you’ve probably learned that...
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Is Japan Really a Safe Country? A Local Mom’s Honest Perspective

Is Japan Really a Safe Country? A Local Mom’s Honest PerspectiveHello, I’m miyabi, a mom of two living in Japan.Many of ...
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Why Are Erasable Pens from Japan So Popular? A Must-Buy Souvenir!

Why Are Erasable Pens from Japan So Popular? A Must-Buy Souvenir!Looking for a unique and high-quality Japanese souvenir...
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Beware! That Packet in Japanese Snacks Is Not a Topping

Beware! That Packet in Japanese Snacks Is Not a ToppingHave you ever opened a package of Japanese snacks and found a sma...
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Is Fugu Deadly? Understanding the Safety of Eating Pufferfish in Japan

Fugu, or pufferfish, is one of Japan's most famous delicacies, but many foreigners are hesitant to try it due to its dea...
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