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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!
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.
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.
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!
Yomu Yomu Review || The New Sibling of Du Chinese

We’ve found the perfect app to help you improve your Japanese reading skills whilst learning a whole lot of new vocabulary.
How Do the Japanese Celebrate Valentine’s Day? || Find Out First

Valentine’s Day in Japan is quite different from the West. Let’s take a look at the big day, it’s history in Japan and also discover what White Day is too.
The Kimono Through Time || Everything You Need to Know about this Japanese Icon

From Kimono to Couture: The Evolution of Japanese Fashion PLUS Modern Japanese Street Fashion No matter how familiar you are with Japanese culture, you’ve […]
Best Instagram Account to Learn Japanese?🏆Our Winner Is…

Best Instagram Account to Learn Japanese is… This isn’t a paid promotion, this is our team debating the best resource on Instagram to learn Japanese.
How to Say Merry Christmas in Japanese🎄Key Vocab, Phrases and… KFC?!

How to Say Merry Christmas in Japanese & Christmas Vocab Quiz! || PLUS What’s the deal with KFC? 🐔 🎅 Ho ho ho, ’tis […]
10 Reasons Why Enoshima Island is the Perfect Destination for Your Trip

Enoshima Island (江ノ島) is a small island which is located in Kanagawa Prefecture. This makes a great day trip from Tokyo and in this article we explain why.
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!
Top 8 ⛩️ Shrines and Temples to Visit in Tokyo and Kyoto

The 8 Most Exciting Shrines and Temples to Explore in Japan! Planning a trip to Japan? Want to soak in some of the Shinto […]
Japanese Cooking || Our Top 5 Youtube Channels for Learning to Cook Japanese Cuisine

Learn How to Cook Japanese Food from the Best of the Best Japanese Youtubers Do you love to eat Japanese food? Want to learn […]
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.
Senbazuru || The Art of Folding a Thousand Paper Cranes

Would you fold 1000 paper cranes for a wish? Welcome to the art of Senbazaru. Discover the rich history and cultural significance of paper cranes in Japan.