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I am a native Japanese who teaches Japanese to non-Japanese speaker as a private tutor. Teach from a beginner to Intermediate level. location in London.

Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pop) – Ippon No Ongaku (一本の音楽・One Music) by Kazuhito Murata

Posted on September 19, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

Another Sunday J-pop time! How have you been? 　It has been so busy week for me that I could not post any blog until today. My dear friend shared this song the other day. The song call 「Ippon no Ongaku」. … Continue reading →

Posted in Japanese Drama, Japanese J-POP, Japanese Language, JAPANESE LIFE, JAPANESE SOCIETY, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged City pop, Hito Kakera No Natsu, Ippon no Ongaku, J-pop, Kazuhito Murata, Tatsuro Yamashita | Leave a comment

63% Of Tohoku people 「The Tokyo Olympic was not supportive of the recovery」

Posted on September 12, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

According to NHK Net News Web Easy, The Tokyo Olympic had a theme of [recovery] to encourage people and support cities where were damaged by the Great East Japan earthquake　10 years ago. NHK took an questionnaire over the internet from … Continue reading →

Posted in Japan Travel, JAPANESE EVENTS, Japanese Language, JAPANESE LIFE, JAPANESE SOCIETY | Tagged Great East Japan earthquake, Recovery for Great East Japan earthquake, Tohoku, Tokyo olympic, Tokyo Paralympic | Leave a comment

Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pop) – Machi Monogatari (街物語・The story of the town) by Tatsuro Yamashita

Posted on September 12, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

Another Sunday J-pop time! How have you been? 　I have injured my ankle so I was taking it easy this week. Having lots of time relaxing I watched my favorite Japanese drama series called [Shinzaimono] written by Keigo Higashino again. … Continue reading →

Posted in Japanese Drama, Japanese J-POP, Japanese Language, JAPANESE LIFE, JAPANESE SOCIETY, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged City pop, J-pop, Japanese Drama, Keigo Higashi, Machi Monogatari, Nihonbashi, Ningyo cho, Shinzaimono, Tasuro Yamashita | Leave a comment

Takasaki Koube Tei

Posted on September 8, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

This is a place in Takasaki where you can eat fine beef at a reasonable price.

Posted in Japan Travel, JAPANESE FOOD | Leave a comment

18 Common Japanese Verbs to Describe Activities　

Posted on September 8, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

The verbs　（Doshi/どうし・動詞）Part 2 Below are possible activities I or you may take, which outlined, just a general idea. When we describe what to do, we use the verb + masu form. A. The verb + masu. For example, to pray, … Continue reading →

Posted in Japanese Language, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged Activities, Common verbs, Japanese Verbs | Leave a comment

Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pop) – Last Love by Rihwa

Posted on September 5, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

Another Sunday J-pop time! Today’s song is called [Last Love] by Rihwa. Rihwa (リファ) (born October 4, 1989 as Pak Rihwa (Korean: 박리화; Kanji: 朴梨華; Japanese: パク・リファ Paku Rifa) is a Japanese pop singer. by Wikipedia. This song was used as an inserted … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese J-POP, Japanese Language, JAPANESE LIFE, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged Haruma Mitura, J-pop, Japanese drama Last Chinderella, Japanese TV, Last Love, Love song, Rihwa | Leave a comment

JAPANESE ANIME PICTURE BOOKS’ STORIES – アニメ絵本話 “Hoshitori Meijin/The Expert in Catching Stars”

Posted on September 2, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

This is about a Japanese Picture book story – A rolling rice ball [omusubi kororin]. Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese Amine, Japanese Kid's story, Japanese Language, JAPANESE LIFE, JAPANESE SOCIETY, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged a children book, a children story, a Japanese fair tale, A Japanese picture book, An anime book, Hoshi tori meijin | 2 Comments

Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pop) – Garasu no Palm Tree (ガラスのPalm Tree) by Sukiyama Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe

Posted on August 29, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

Another Sunday J-pop time! How have you been? I have been singing lots. There will be another performance on Bank holiday Monday. Today’s song is called 「Garasu no Palm Tree」by Kiyotaka Sugiyama & Omega Tribe. I have found a very … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese J-POP, Japanese Language, JAPANESE LIFE, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged 80's J-pop, City pop, Garasu no Palm Tree, J-pop, Japanese TV, Kiyotaka Sugiyama & Omega Tribe, Love song, Yoru no Hit Stajio | Leave a comment

JAPANESE ANIME PICTURE BOOKS’ STORIES – アニメ絵本話 “Hoshitori Meijin/The Expert in Catching Stars”

Posted on August 26, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

This is about a Japanese Picture book story – A rolling rice ball [omusubi kororin]. Continue reading →

Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pop) – Wagamama Na High Heel (我がままなハイヒール) by Kaoru Akimoto (秋元薫)

Posted on August 22, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

Another Sunday J-pop time! How have you been? I had a great night on Friday. I sung. Music have energetic power and hearing power. Today’s song is called 「Wagamama Na High Heel」by Kaoru Akimoto. In 1986, the album called [ … Continue reading →

Posted in Japanese J-POP, Japanese Language, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged 80's J-pop, City pop, Cologne, Cologne 2, Disco tic, Funky, J-pop, Kaoru Akimoto, Wagamama na High Heel | Leave a comment

The Center Fixes Wheelchairs Is To Be Set up At Paralympic Village

Posted on August 21, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

According to NHK Net News Web Easy, The Tokyo Paralympic begins on 24th. About 4,400 athletes from approximately 160 countries and areas are participating it. Many athletes stay at the Paralympic Village at Chuo ku, Tokyo. Inside the Paralympic Village, … Continue reading →

Posted in Japan Travel, JAPANESE EVENTS, Japanese Language, JAPANESE LIFE, JAPANESE SOCIETY | Tagged A Paralympic Village, Prostheses, Tokyo Paralympic, Wheelchair | Leave a comment

A Japanese Children’s Song – 童謡 [Peach Boy] “Momotaro” (桃太郎)　

Posted on August 21, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

Introducing a children song for a rainy day Continue reading →

Posted in Japanese Amine, JAPANESE KID'S SONGS, Japanese Kid's story, Japanese Language | Tagged Demons Island, JAPANESE CONVERSATION 日本語会話, Japanese Fairy tale, Kinidango, Momotaro, Onigashima, Peach Boy | 2 Comments

Japanese Sayings/Phrases – Kotowaza [ことわざ]

Posted on August 18, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. What is the KOTOWAZA? Kotowaza is the Japanese saying/phrases which expresses people’s wisdom and it has been told by … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese custom, Japanese Language, JAPANESE LIFE, Japanese Sayings/Phrases, JAPANESE SOCIETY, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged JAPANESE CONVERSATION 日本語会話, Japanese saying/Phrases, Japanese wisdom, Kotowaza | Leave a comment

A Japanese slang – Disuru (ディスる）

Posted on August 17, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

Explain a Japanese slang [emoi] means Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese Language, JAPANESE LIFE, JAPANESE SOCIETY, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged disる, JAPANESE CONVERSATION 日本語会話, Japanese slang, Japanese young generation | Leave a comment

Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pop) – Dream In The Street by Noriyo Ikeda (池田典代)

Posted on August 15, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

This is the introduction of 1979 J-POP song. [Dream in the street] by Noriyo Ikeda, arranged by Tatsuro Yamashita Continue reading →

Posted in Japanese J-POP, Japanese Language, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged 80's J-pop, City pop, Disco tic, Funky, J-pop, Love song, Noriyo Ikeda, Tatsuro Yamashita | Leave a comment

A Japanese Event in August – A Japanese Summer Festival Obon [夏祭り/おぼん]

Posted on August 11, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

What is the Summer Festival・Obon? Obon (おぼん）is a Buddhist festival celebrating the return of the spirits of one’s ancestors. Toro (とうろう) lanterns are lit to welcome the ancestors back to the house. Having said that some religions does not do … Continue reading →

Posted in Japan Travel, Japanese custom, JAPANESE EVENTS, JAPANESE FOOD, Japanese Language, JAPANESE LIFE, JAPANESE SOCIETY | Tagged Ancestors, Bon Odori, Bonchochin, Bondana, Candyfloss, Cotton candy, Fireworks, Folk dancing, Goldfish scooping, Hanabi, Kingyo sukui, Mukaebi, Obon, Okuribi, Saidan, Shruoma, Summer Festivals, Tokyo Ondo, Toro | Leave a comment

Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pop) – Pride by Miki Imai

Posted on August 8, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

This is the introduction of 1984 J-POP song. [Only with You] Continue reading →

Posted in Japanese J-POP, Japanese Language, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged City pop, J-pop, Love song, Miki Imai, Overture, Pride, Tomoyasu Hotei | Leave a comment

JAPANESE ANIME PICTURE BOOKS’ STORIES – アニメ絵本話 “Fukuro no Somemono ya/The Owl’s dye shop”

Posted on August 6, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

This is about a Japanese Picture book story – A rolling rice ball [omusubi kororin]. Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese Amine, Japanese Kid's story, Japanese Language | Tagged a children book, a children story, a Japanese fair tale, A Japanese picture book, An anime book, The owl's dye shop | Leave a comment

The 6 Olympic Athletes Who Did Not Follow the Rules Not Participate

Posted on August 3, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

According to NHK Net News Web Easy, There are rules to follows at The Tokyo Olympic in order to prevent from spreading the corona virus. On 1st of August, the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee has made ID cards of six … Continue reading →

Posted in Japan Travel, JAPANESE EVENTS, JAPANESE LIFE, JAPANESE SOCIETY | Tagged Georgian athletes, The Olympic rules, Tokyo olympic, Tokyo Tower | Leave a comment

8 Japanese Expressions for Illness

Posted on August 2, 2021 by mkchatinjapanese

The Illness expressions When you get Japan you might end up being sick. But if you know simple expressions how to describe your feeling it will be great help to doctors as well as to yourself. Here are some of … Continue reading →

Posted in Japanese Language, JAPANESE LIFE, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged Illness, Japanese expression for illness, sickness | Leave a comment

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