I have visited Japan for three times, and each time this country always surprise me with its culture, scenery and people. As a dancer, I have attended many workshop and classes in Tokyo, and met many inspirational people. However, the biggest problem that came up to me is the language barrier. I have had problem to communicate with people about my ideas, stories. As we all known, communication is the most important thing for a friendship. So I started to look for online lessons, since taking actual classes is not possible for me, and I would rather save the money by finding some low budget online tutorial. That’s when JapanesePod101 popped up to me. I have used it for a year, and I can’t deny that JapanesePod101 has provided me... Show more

〒 - Postal symbol, preceding postal code 107-0052 - Postal code, composed of 7 numbers 東京都 - Prefecture (県, ken), with the exception of Tokyo (都, to), Hokkaido (道, do) and Osaka/Kyoto (府, fu) 港区 - Municipality, city (市, shi), village (村, mura) or ward (区, ku). Here it is Minato ward. 赤坂 - Area. Here it is Akasaka. 3丁目4-4 - City district (丁目, chome), city block (番地, banchi), bldg/house number (号, go) ジョン シナ - Recipient’s name. In Japan the last name precedes the first name and is often followed by a honorific suffix like San (さん) or Sama (様), corresponding to Mr. or Ms. Click here to learn how to send out a Japanese postcard with our fun FREE video! P.S. Win a personal postcard all the way from Japan! Just click the link... Show more

After having been delayed many times for different reasons, the mobile-gaming sensation, Pokemon Go, is finally released in its home country: Japan! Are you already on your way to be the very best like no ever was? After reading this post you’ll discover the rarest Pokemon in Japan and you’ll learn how to be the ポケモンマスター (“Pokemon Master”) in Japanese! From rumoured release to multiple delay, the mythical creature franchise, Nintendo has been keeping us waiting without official launch date for weeks. “When will it finally come out in Japan? Isn’t it Nintendo home country!?”. But after painfully watching Pokemon Go being released all over the world, Japanese residents finally get the chance to be back on track! Pokemon Go... Show more

Are you traveling in Japan and missing your cat? Maybe you are just looking to cuddle some kawaii felines? Of course you are! The cat cafe, or neko cafe, will be your paradise. Adventure with Risa! You always dreamt of seeing Risa cuddling some cute cats? Today Risa takes you to a cat cafe and introduces you this trendy concept in Tokyo! Start learning Japanese with videos starring Risa! Cat cafe, an original concept You might be surprised to hear that this concept is not originally from Japan but from Taiwan, where the world’s first cat cafe opened in 1998. After seeing that it attracted many tourists from Japan, a Japanese person decided to bring the concept, which mixes the relaxing and cozy atmosphere of a coffee... Show more

Click here to listen to the audio pronunciation! Golden week is almost here! In few days it will be the beginning of the Golden week, the longest public holiday in Japan. It’s an exciting moment for a lot of people as it’s the period for some time off and to fully enjoy Spring. Here is the list of Top Words you need to know for your holidays! 1. Traffic jam 渋滞 (じゅうたい) 2. Warm 暖かい (あたたかい) 3. Golden Week holidays ゴールデンウィーク 4. Chimaki ちまき 5. Constitution Day 憲法記念日 (Constitution Day) 6. Kashiwamochi 柏餅 (かしわもち) 7. Greenery Day みどりの日 (みどりのひ) 8. Children's Day 子供の日 (こどものひ) 9. Trip abroad 海外旅行 (かいがいりょこう) 10. Doll for the Boys' Festival in May 五月人形 (ごがつ にんぎょう) ... Show more

Hey Listeners! Summer is here and love is in the air! But are you going to be able to go on that date with that special someone... who only speaks Japanese?! Step up your game with our Top 10 Japanese words and phrases for going on a date! And don't forget to sign up for a FREE (Yes, it's a FREE account) lifetime account at JapanesePod101.com to further your skills even more! 1. I love you. あなたの事を愛しています。(Anata no koto o aishite imasu.) 2. You're so beautiful. 君はとても美しいよ。(Kimi wa totemo utsukushii yo.) 3. To be dumped (v) 振られる (furareru) Click Here To Sign Up For A FREE Lifetime Account & Start Learning Japanese In Minutes! 4. To get excited romantically (v) キュンキュンする (kyunkyun suru) 5. I think of you as... Show more

Click here to discover 30 travel phrases you should know! If you are looking for exceptional and exciting places in Japan, here is a list of spots not to miss. Some places on the list are difficult to access, or even forbidden. 1. 青ヶ島。- Aogashima. The island is located 358 kilometers to the south of Tokyo. It is the smallest village in Japan. It is a volcanic island 3.5 km in length and 2.5 km in width that was formed from the remains of several calderas. The island is one of the most mysterious islands and has a beautiful natural environment. It is worth visiting at least once in a lifetime! 2. 軍艦島。- Gunkanjima. Once the most densely populated place in the world, the small island of Hashima, commonly known as... Show more

Click here to listen to the audio pronunciation! 1. おでん。- Oden. 2. しゃぶしゃぶ。- Shabu shabu 3. 天麩羅。- Tempura. 4. 寿司。- Sushi. 5. 焼き鳥。- Yakitori. 6. 牛丼。- Gyudon. 7. 蕎麦。- Soba. 8. 餅。- Mochi. 9. 納豆。- Natto. 10. おでん。- Oden. Click here to access this lesson for FREE! Here are some handy ways you can master the quotes with this lesson: Press the sound icon to hear each word and read along Review all words in a slideshow by pressing “View Slideshow” Listen to all the words in one lesson with “Play Audio” Add the words to your Word Bank or Flashcards Print the entire list out for your personal review Leave us a comment and put these quotes to use Speak and... Show more

Hello Listeners! This weekend, an exciting event is taking place in Tokyo, Japan! AnimeJapan, one of the largest anime conventions in the world, will take place at the Tokyo Big Site exhibition center! Anime conventions are known for their crazy and unique festivities aimed at otaku culture, and AnimeJapan is no different. AnimeJapan will feature: FOOD PARK, AnimeJapan’s first food park that will carry dishes from 6 different restaurants. A total of 3 different stages (Red, Blue, Green) for panels and entertainment. Cosplayers’ World, an area where cosplayers can “enjoy the world to the fullest.” A Main Area filled with tons of exhibitions and activities. A section dedicated to anime good where dozens of vendors will sell... Show more

Hello Listener, You're definitely learning new Japanese words and phrases with these lists, the Word of the Day and weekly JapanesePod101 Audio and Video lessons. But here’s a geography question for you: Do you know the Major Japanese Cities? And do you know how to properly pronounce them in Japanese? You’re about to learn it all with this post. 1. Tokyo Tokyo is the capital of Japan and the largest city in the country. Tokyo is also one of Japan's forty-seven prefectures, but it is referred to as a to ("a metropolis") instead of a ken ("a prefecture"). 2. Kyoto Kyoto, one of the oldest cities in Japan, was formerly the capital of Japan until 1868, when Tokyo became the capital. Now it is a major city in the... Show more