Wild Birds in Japan
There are about 700 bird species in Japan.17 species are endemic to Japan meaning that they can only be found in Japan. There are also many migratory species and some species that were introduced to the country by man.
In recent history, though many species have disappeared due to human activity, including hunting and environmental degradation. But there are concerted efforts...
Yoga in Japan
Yoga in Japan is a huge multi-billion dollar industry with a primary market aimed towards ladies in their 30s and 40s.There are many franchise stores, and individual studios all over the cities – many in prime locations to catch business people coming home from work.
In this blog by Japanese teacher Midori Miyake, she looks at the benefits of this pose and teaches some useful vocab...
June in Japan
The month of June in Japan is usually seen as the rainy season or the beginning of summer. It can be an uncomfortable month which is humid and rainy.
The temperatures do not climb up to the highs of mid-summer months like August, but the humidity can be tough for many people to handle.
Japanese teacher Ayako Suzuki does not like this month at all. But in this blog for Beginner lea...
Coffee in Japan
Did you know that Japan is the 4th ranking country in coffee consumption? There are coffee shops and cafes everywhere and also vending machines selling coffee in cans.
Recently, convenience stores also serve freshly ground coffee for a very reasonable price as well. In this blog for Japanese learners by Japanese teacher Yukiko Takane, she looks into the different ways that the wo...
Japanese mochi sweets
There are many traditional sweets in Japan. But one of the most popular is Mochi which is a type of Japanese rice cake made of mochigome.
Mochigome is a special kind of rice that becomes sticky when cooked. It is often used to make sweet food.
In this blog for Japanese learners, Japanese teacher Maki Igarashi, she introduces a standard spring sweet which is made from Mochi...
