Is Tanabata actually popular in Japan?
Maybe because I like astronomy and it's called "Star festival", but I always loved the concept of Tanabata…
Do partners say goodnight to each other before bed or to end the conversation/day?
Excuse me if this may sound like a silly question and topic. I’m American, and my boyfriend is…
A experience in Japan that lives rent free in my head
Of all the experiences I've had in Japan, there's one that continues to live rent free in my…
Looking for high-quality chopsticks from Japan as a present
I'm looking for a pair of high-quality, beautiful chopsticks to give away as an important present. I would…
Trip to Japan soon! Language tips?
Hi Japanese learners! I will be visiting Japan in a week as part of an exchange student program.…
The spiritual weight of abandoned sacred spaces – a question about lingering kami presence
I've been fascinated by something I can't quite put into words. You know those abandoned Shinto shrines scattered…
Weekly discussion and small questions thread
In response to user feedback, this is a recurring thread for general discussion about learning Japanese, and for…
The difference between cute and kawaii
Hello. I am a Japanese university student and majoring in linguistics. Then, I research how native English speakers…
What topics would you enjoy in a Tokyo street interview?
I’m Japanese and haven’t had many chances to use my English. To improve my social skills and connect…
Looking for a pain point in japanese society , and ones most foreigners experience when they visit japan
Hey! I'm Yohann 19M . If you're not interested in the backstory,long story short for you(tho I think…
Recommendations for reading in Japanese?
Hi, I'm looking for an app, website, etc. that will allow me to read in Japanese with the…
Lost consistency and motivation after my friend moved out
I started studying a year and a month ago and I got really interested in the language, all…