Stepping into a Japanese ramen shop is an experience for all the senses: the rich aroma of…
The Social Particles: Understanding よ (yo) and ね (ne) When you start learning Japanese, you quickly notice…
The ‘But’ Particles が and けど When you want to connect two clauses where the second part…
While Japan’s train network is legendary, the local bus (バス, basu) is an indispensable mode of transport…
In Japanese, as in any language, the context dictates the appropriate level of formality. This extends beyond…
Navigating Japan is an experience in itself. From the hyper-efficient Shinkansen bullet trains to the meticulously clean…