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  Showa Day in Japan: A Tribute to History and Reflection

  Understanding Showa Day: Honoring Japan’s Past and Progress Showa Day 昭和の日 , celebrated annually on April 29th in Japan, marks the birthday of Emperor […]

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  How to Say Happy New Year in Japanese (+ Why Context Is Key)

  Greetings in Japanese are very important and often carry hidden meanings; Happy New Year in Japanese is no exception to this rule!

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  Our Top 9 Japanese Manga Recommendations || Beginner to Advanced Level Japanese

  Want to read manga in Japanese? Here are LTL’s best 9 manga recommendations for each level of learner.

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  Post Office in Japanese // 30 Essential Words PLUS Audio 🔉

  Make sure your next visit to the post office in Japan will be a nicer journey with these words and sentences to help you navigate the place!

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  A Basic Guide to Japanese Makeup (+ New Vocabulary & Flashcards)

  If you want to learn how to wear makeup like Japanese people, let’s learn the basics of Japanese makeup, current trends, and some useful vocabulary today.

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  A Traveller’s Guide to Weather in Japan

  The weather in Japan is very easy to plan for, with four distinct seasons but very different climates and temperatures from north to south.

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  The 100 Most Common Japanese Words // Official List

  The official list of the most common Japanese words include 20,000 words in total. Here we offer you an insight in the TOP 100 to get you started!

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  Omikuji || Interpret your fortune in traditional Japanese way

  How to Read an Omikuji and Interpret Your Fortune Are you interested in fortune-telling? Omikuji ( ) is a traditional Japanese practice of fortune […]

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  Cracks in the Country of Harmony: How to Say No in Japanese

  Not as Simple as it Seems: Understanding the Variations of No in Japanese As the phrase “和の精神 ( wa no seishin) the spirit of […]

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  15 Japanese Tongue Twisters with Romaji and Audio 🗣️

  Want to improve your Japanese pronounciation and have fun doing it? Check out these 15 Japanese tongue twisters with accompanying videos.

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  Tanabata Festival たなばた (七夕) // Everything You Need To Know

  Want to learn all about Tanabata, from the legend behind the festival to the food and decorations? Also want to learn Japanese vocab related to Tanabata?

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  Coffee in Japanese // A Complete Guide to Ordering WITH Audio

  Once you learn the names of the various types of coffee in Japanese, ordering a cup won’t be too much trouble. Check out structures and examples.

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  Basic Phrases in Japanese // Learn 32 Essential Phrases (With Flashcards & FREE Quiz)

  Basic Phrases in Japanese // Learn these phrases to make your first steps when learning Japanese. We teach you how to get by when speaking basic Japanese.

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  How to Say Thank You in Japanese: From Anime Slang to Formal Expressions

  Understanding the Variations of How to Say Thank You in Japanese The Japanese language offers multiple ways to say “thank you,” each with its […]

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  From Kirei to Uruwashii: How to Say Beautiful in Japanese

  Beautiful in Japanese // Top Japanese Words for Expressing Beauty in Modern and Classical Ways Whether you’re looking at a beautiful person or a […]