The Nihongo Master Blog
Learn interesting topics about Japanese language, entertainment, culture and more.
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What to Do in Japan: Tips for Having Fun in Tokyo Safely During COVID-19
We're living in a strange, strange time. The new decade started off with a global pandemic. Even after a year into it, we're still working at home, wearing masks and sanitising our hands every other second. The usual sources of entertainmen...
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Onomatopoeia - Japanese Words that are sounds & What You Need To Know!
If you’ve ever watched anime or Japanese drama, you might’ve heard some Japanese words that sounded like sounds. You’re right. There are some words in the Japanese language that are just sounds. In fact, there are a lot of them! If I start...
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Work in Japan: Fantasy vs Reality
Working is a chore. Working in a foreign country like Japan sounds exciting. I bet every foreigner who’s ever worked in Japan thought that at first. What they’re thinking now is slightly different… There’s a fantasy of working life in Japan...
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8 Body Gestures You Should Know When in Japan!
If you don’t know it yet, Japan is a high context culture. This means the people rely on unspoken words and mutual understanding when communicating. If you’re just starting your life in Japan or just learning about Japanese culture, it can...
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What Is Gachapon? Japan's Totally Kawaii Capsule Toys!
There’s nowhere like Japan for toys and collectables. This country has everything from your favourite cartoon character figurines to silly knick-knacks. If you’re wondering where the best and cheapest place to get them at is, the answer is:...
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How long to learn Japanese? Easy steps before visiting Japan!
So, you want to learn Japanese. That’s great. The Japanese language is a beautiful one. Learning it opens you to understanding aspects of the Japanese culture that you wouldn’t have otherwise known. But the thing is, it’s no easy chore. I’v...
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Japanese Summer — How Long, How Hot & How to Survive!
We're almost in the middle of the year, which means that the weather's going to warm up. Whether it's to have a dip in the ocean or lie on the soft sand, summer's greatly anticipated. Japan's summer, though, is no joke. Not only is it packe...
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What Is The Japan Rail Pass & Why Is It Awesome?
For those looking to explore as much of Japan as possible, the country’s efficient and extensive rail network can’t be beat. Traveling around Japan by train is the perfect way for visitors to quickly and comfortably see the different sides...
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10 Japanese Culture Facts That Will Blow Your Mind
Japan has such a unique culture. Even after over a century of opening the country up to the rest of the world, there are still some aspects of Japanese culture that are still intriguing to the rest of the world. Culture holds a strong signi...
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6 Simple Ways to Learn Kanji
You’ve mastered hiragana (ひらがな). It took you a while to learn katana (カタカナ), but at the end, you did it. Now, for the next step in learning Japanese. There are three writing systems in the Japanese language. The third one is kanji (...