The Nihongo Master Blog
Learn interesting topics about Japanese language, entertainment, culture and more.
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Japanese Food Culture
There is something so unique about Japanese food culture. Every process is like a work of art in itself — from preparation and cooking to the actual eating. There are various things that come into play when dining at an eatery in Japan. And...
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Ways J-Pop Could Boost Your Japanese Language Ability
Music is a form of entertainment, but it can also be a language learning tool. Yes, that’s right — a tool for learning languages. Focus on fun rather than formal ways of studying. Switch your Japanese flashcards with some J-pop music downlo...
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The Cultural Influence in Modern Tokyo Fashion
Japan is one of those countries that is abundantly rich in culture. With their centuries of history, it’s no wonder. It’s only natural that it influenced the ways the Japanese dress back in those days. What if we were to tell you that the J...
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Japanese Language-Focused Gatherings
Opening a Japanese textbook to learn the language would get your theory skills as solid as a rock. But what about actually using it? Regardless of whether you’re travelling to or living in Japan, you would want to be able to put your skills...
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The Japanese Art of Gift-Giving
Let’s admit it, who doesn’t like getting gifts? We all love getting a personalized present from someone. Some of us enjoy hunting for the perfect present for another. Giving and receiving gifts in Japan are whole new, revolutionary levels t...
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What is Survival Japanese?
There’s a term floating around the English-speaking community in Japan, and that is survival Japanese. This specific term often pops up when one is asked if they can speak Japanese. Instead of replying “sukoshi” (少し), which translates to...
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Preparation for the New School Year
As the holidays draw to a close, there’s that bittersweet feeling about the new school year. It’s the excitement of a fresh start but also the dreadful early mornings and piles of homework. There’s bound to be anxiety because of the new cla...
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Learn Japanese Visually Through Netflix!
Picking up a new language is hard work. You’ll find yourself in the routine of hitting the textbooks every morning and exercise worksheets every night. The Japanese language is one of the hardest languages to learn, but don’t be disheartene...
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The Ultimate Cherry Blossom Guide 2020
It’s the time of the year again. The sun’s out and about more often than not, warming the streets and lifting spirits all over the world. What’s special about this time of year in Japan is that it’s the most beautiful time of the year in th...
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Japanese YouTube Alternative, NicoNico, Will Satisfy Your Pop Culture Needs
While YouTube will likely always reign supreme as THE video sharing site around the world, it still faces tough competition in Japan in the form of NicoNico. Originally known as Nico Nico Douga (literally “Smile Videos”), the site first l...