I had an opportunity to go back to Japan this summer. I spent time with my family and old friends, enjoyed good Japanese foods, and was even lucky enough to take a professional photo wearing a Kimono! (See the profile pic on the right? ;-)) However, I have one great regret about this trip back […]
How to Write Japanese Hiragana N Group – なにぬねの
Konnichiwa! Today we are going to learn how to write Japanese Hiragana N Group – な、に、ぬ、ね、の. If you are not familiar with the basic rules of hand-writing Japanese letters, such as three types of stroke ending, please read How to Write Japanese Letters first. I recommend you to master Hiragana according to the Hiragana chart. […]
Japanese Chopsticks Etiquette – 12 Things Not to Do
Do you know chopsticks etiquette? Although forks and spoons are widely used in Japan, chopsticks (箸 “hashi” in Japanese) are still the major utensil in the country. Therefore, knowing the proper etiquette is vital. Japanese children start attempting to use chopsticks between 3 to 5 years old. As they grow up, they gradually learn how […]
How to Write Japanese Hiragana T Group – たちつてと
Konnichiwa! Today we are going to learn how to write Japanese Hiragana T Group – た、ち、つ、て、と. If you are not familiar with the basic rules of hand-writing Japanese letters, such as three types of stroke ending, please read How to Write Japanese Letters first. Watch the video below for today’s lesson. It will walk you […]
How to Write Japanese Hiragana S Group – さしすせそ
Konnichiwa! Today we are going to learn how to write Japanese Hiragana S Group – さ、し、す、せ、そ. If you are not familiar with the basic rules of hand-writing Japanese letters, such as three types of stroke ending, please read How to Write Japanese Letters first. Watch the video below for today’s lesson. It will walk you […]
How to Write Japanese Hiragana K Group – かきくけこ
Konnichiwa! Today we are going to learn how to write Japanese Hiragana K Group – か、き、く、け、こ. If you are not familiar with the basic rules of hand-writing Japanese letters, such as three types of stroke ending, please read How to Write Japanese Letters first. Watch the video below for today’s lesson. It will walk you […]