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I’m Bad at Learning Japanese (And That’s Okay)

Truth is, there are a lot of ways to learn a foreign language. In class is a really great way—but if it’s not working for you, don’t be afraid to try other methods too.

Anime Shows How Kanji Can Help You Get Girls

Anime Learning Japanese

This sweet high-school anime shows how learning kanji can be the key to getting a girlfriend!

What Time? Kanji Time!

Shopping Design

Strut the streets of Tokyo with this high-fashion kanji watch.

5 Reasons the Japanese Language is Crazy

Learning Japanese FAQ

2,000 years of development can leave a pretty big linguistic jumble.

The 10 JLPT Commandments

Learning Japanese

Ten rules to live by to ensure a heavenly score on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

No Wonder You Speak Japanese So Well!

Learning Japanese

When you have a Japanese husband, people assume you can learn the language through osmosis.

Who Wants to Play With Katakana Transformers!

Toys Learning Japanese

These plastic toys are shaped like the names of animals written in katakana—which then transform into the actual animals they represent!

White Rabbit's JLPT Kanji Flashcards

Shopping Learning Japanese

Spending hours writing lines of kanji doesn't work for you? Then why don't you try playing with them and learning the ones that look alike, allowing you to learn twice as fast!

How Do You Study Japanese?

Learning Japanese

Find out how The Japan Guy lifted himself from zero to the plateau of effective Japanese communication.

Use Penmanship to Help You Stand Out in Japan

Smartphones Learning Japanese

Bestselling books and apps prove that handwriting is still a vital skill in the digital age.

Want to Learn Japanese? Here’s how I did it.

Learning Japanese

Find out how to remember 2,000 kanji in just two months!

7 Ways to Learn Japanese Like a Ninja

Learning Japanese

A short list of tips and tricks for boosting your Japanese language ability and making studying less of a chore.

Shodo Robot Combines Technology with Tradition

Robots Learning Japanese

Watch a robot that can perform the delicate art of Japanese calligraphy.

8 Ways to Learn Japanese for (Almost) Free!

Cheap Learning Japanese

Learning Japanese can be easy, fun, and nearly free if you're ready to take on the challenge of getting more locally immersed!

Download these Kanji Worksheets Free!

Learning Japanese

To help everyone looking to start learning Japanese, the Nihon Ichiban team has created a beginners' kanji ebook that you can view and download totally free!

Survival Japanese at the Ramen Shop!

Ramen Learning Japanese

Pick up the key vocabulary and phrases that will get you by in almost any ramen spot!

The Japan Guy's 6 Best Japanese Lessons

Learning Japanese

Donald Ash has spent years in Japan helping people find their way, both linguistically and pragmatically. These are our six favorite lessons from his extensive site!