The Nihongo Master Blog
Learn interesting topics about Japanese language, entertainment, culture and more.
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A First Timer’s Guide From Tokyo Cheapo
Having lived almost a decade in Tokyo, the best phrase I’ve heard so far for describing this vast city is, “A Disney remake of Blade Runner.” When you arrive you’ll see what I mean - over 35 million people, skyscrapers towering over small w...
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What is the JLPT & how to take this Japanese proficiency test!
If you’re interested in learning the Japanese language, or have already started studying it, you probably have heard about the JLPT. It’s the best way to measure one’s level of Japanese proficiency. Most languages have this type of standard...
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Basic Japanese: Hiragana & Katakana - What you need to know about Japan's two alphabets!
One of the first few things you’d notice about the Japanese language when you start learning it is the various alphabets. I mean, who wouldn’t? In English, we only have one. In Japanese, there are two! Not to mention kanji! Those who know t...
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Everything you need to know about Omotenashi, the art of Japanese Hospitality!
The Japanese people are proud of their country and culture. One of the top things they take pride in is ‘omotenashi’ (おもてなし). This is a Japanese concept that’s identified as ‘hospitality’. It’s deeply ingrained in Japanese culture and...
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7 Weird Gachapons in Japan!
Capsule toys in Japan are great for unique, fun and cheap souvenirs to bring back. In Japanese, these capsule machines are called gachapon (ガチャポン). You can get capsule toys of all varieties here in the Land of the Rising Sun! At the no...
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7 Japanese Manners Survival Tips
Japanese culture is extremely rich with history and customs. And with a culture so rich comes unique mannerisms only prominent in the country. A lot of these customs are extremely new to us, and that’s okay. I bet the locals don’t expect us...
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Basic Japanese Particles and how to use them!
Are you starting to learn Japanese? That’s fantastic news! Learning a new language is always rewarding and beneficial, and the Japanese language is just as rich as its culture. The first thing you’d notice when learning Japanese is the part...
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One of the best blogs to follow to learn Japanese culture facts!
Japan is a country of rich and unique culture. Many of us have fallen in love with Japan from learning about its special culture, both traditional and modern. If you love to learn about Japan and its way of life, Japan Australia is a blog y...
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10 Fascinating Facts About the Ancient Culture of Japan
We all know that Japan culture and tradition is the richest in the world. There’s no doubt about that. Japanese civilization can be traced all the way back to the first pottery – that’s about 16,000 years ago! You can’t tell me nothing sign...
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How to Shorten the Time to Learn Japanese
Congratulations! You’ve decided that you want to learn Japanese. Fantastic! The Japanese language is one of the richest languages in the world. One word can hold various meanings, and a phrase won’t have the exact translation for it. Of cou...