The Nihongo Master Blog
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The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Dining Etiquette
In our Season 10 Episode 5 of the Nihongo Master Podcast, we covered a topic that is on one of the top Google searches when it comes to Japanese etiquette: table and dining manners. We bet it was the food of Japan which got a fair few of yo...
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Delicious traditional Japanese treats with your gorgeous Sakuraco Box Subscription
Amazing Beauty & Incredible Quality There are many Japanese snack boxes on the market, but not many like the Sakuraco box. If you want a taste of traditional Japanese foods, straight from Japan, Sakuraco. box is the way to go! Experien...
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Cherry Blossom Festivals in the US!
While there has been a bit of news of borders opening up in Japan, it hasn’t quite reached the point where the country is fully open. It’s another Japanese sakura spring that we have to miss. But not to worry, for those living in the US, th...
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Basic Japanese Grammar: Giving Advice with “You Should” (方がいい)
A simple and extremely useful Japanese grammar that you should definitely know is how to say “you should”. It’s a simple grammar point that you use quite often in daily conversations, believe it or not. In our Season 3 Episode 9 of the Niho...
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Japanese Etiquette When Travelling!
As Japan slowly opens up the borders again, who else is looking up flight dates to Japan? Finally, we can visit our favourite country again! But when we do get there, let’s not forget that we have to be on our best behaviour, since Japanese...
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How Do The Japanese View Tattoos?
Tattoos have made a mark (pun intended) way back in Japanese history — would you believe me if I say that it goes as far back as 5,000BC? The primeval tale of Japanese tattoos carved the scene of this art-on-skin today. From generation to g...
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What to Pack (and Not to Pack) for Your First Japan Trip!
A lot of us are hoping for travel to get back to normal again, especially travel to Japan! And with rumours that Japan is opening up their borders this year, it’s about time we start planning for that trip we have all been waiting for. Whet...
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Basic Japanese Grammar: Maybe… 多分・かもしれない
There are just some things in life that are not 100% and more like a half-and-half. In that case, how does one express this possibility of something? If you think something’s going to happen but you’re not 100% sure, you’re going to add the...
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What is White Day in Japan?
Valentine’s Day is one of the most romantic holidays worldwide, right? We all know what that is, but in Japan, Valentine’s Day is celebrated with the women giving the men chocolates. To know more about Japanese traditions for Valentine’s Da...
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Basic Japanese Grammar: The Potential Form “I Can…”
One of the best ways to improve your Japanese is by tackling one basic Japanese grammar at a time, and we do that in our Study Saturday language series of the Nihongo Master Podcast! In Season 3 Episode 4, we break down the grammar point of...