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Japanese N4 Verbs: Essential Study List
A clear N4 verb list for quick study and review.
The Long and Funny Titles of Light Novels
When a title starts sounding like a full synopsis
Trains in Japan: interesting facts and curiosities
Why Japan's rail network stands out.
Japanese Verbs: Dictionary Form and Masu Form
A simple introduction to the main Japanese verb forms.
Japanese Particles へ, に, and で: Which One to Use and When
Direction, destination, and place in Japanese.
How to Bathe in a Japanese Onsen
Simple etiquette for first-time onsen visitors.
Hanbaiki: Japan's Vending Machines and What They Sell
Japan's vending machines sell far more than drinks.
Japanese Skewers - Get to Know Yakitori
A quick guide to Japan's grilled skewers.
Japanese references in Star Wars
A few details are enough to spot the Japanese thread running through Star Wars.
The Kingdom of Wa and ancient Japan
A short journey into ancient Japan and the origin of the term Wa.
Shinoukoushou - The 4 classes of the Edo period
A clear look at the class structure of Edo-period Japan.