Author Archives: mkchatinjapanese

About mkchatinjapanese

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 Pops) – Koi/LOVE by Gen Hoshino

Posted on May 8, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

Koi (恋)/Love　 The Sunday J-pop time again! Today’s song called [恋/Love] by Gen Hoshino. This song was used for a Japanese drama and he himself acted in that drama. The dancing was so popular, almost everyone in Japan tried to … Continue reading →

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The Russian who lives in Japan support by selling Ukrainian foods

Posted on May 6, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

According to News Web Easy, Russia has been attacking Ukraine. The Russian woman and her Japanese husband , who live in Minami Awaji City, Hyogo, are donating a part of their sales to Ukrainian people who escaped from Ukraine. Two … Continue reading →

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Japanese Sayings/Phrases – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Inochi atte no monodane

Posted on May 1, 2022 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]. Today’s kotowaza 命あっての物種・Inochi atte no monodane *Monodane is the source of things. *Inochi is a one’s life. Without life, … Continue reading →

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Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pops) – Mirai e by Kiroro

Posted on May 1, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

Mirai e (未来へ)/To the future　 The Sunday J-pop time again! Today’s song called [未来へ/to the future] by kiroro. We travel back to 90’s. When I listened to this song, my tear flowed just like her. It is so beautiful tune … Continue reading →

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TOP 5 For Sakura (Cherry-Blossom) Viewing, Hanami (花見）2022

Posted on April 30, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

Hanami (花見) The spring has come this year too wherever you are! I love Spring with two reasons. First, all things such as buts, sprouts, flowers and birds are awaken from long cold Winter and become active, the sign of … Continue reading →

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Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pops) – Hyacinth (Fushinshi/風信子) by Yuzu

Posted on April 24, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

Hyacinth (風信子) The Sunday J-pop time again! Today’s song called [Hyasinth] by Yuzu. I have been reading a book called [Tonbiとんび/a black kite] written by Kiyoshi Shigematu. The story of a father and a son. Finally the movie based on … Continue reading →

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The restaurant where robots prepare meals is opened in Tokyo

Posted on April 23, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

According to News Web Easy, on 20th a restaurant where 7 robots works was opened. The restaurant is next to the Haneda Airport and anyone can use it. When a customer selects meals by a smart phone, a robot goes … Continue reading →

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A Japanese Children’s Song – 童謡 [Dokoka de Haru ga] “The Spring is somewhere” (どこかで春が)　

Posted on April 20, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

Introducing a children song for a rainy day Continue reading →

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Japanese Sayings/Phrases – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Inu mo arukeba bo ni ataru

Posted on April 20, 2022 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]. Today’s kotowaza 犬も歩けば棒に当たる・Inu mo arukeba bo ni ataru The Origin Even for a dog if he is stumbled about、then … Continue reading →

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Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pops) – Ryusei Taxi (Meteor Taxi) by Bell Mainz (ベルマインツ)

Posted on April 17, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

流星タクシー (Meteor Taxi) The Sunday J-pop time again! I came across a fantastic young band. The band is called Bell Mainz consists of three boys came from Kobe. Two vocalists and a song writer. The band united in 2018. After … Continue reading →

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JR East Japan Railway – Hide Russian Language Guide but Put Them Back After Being Criticized as discrimination

Posted on April 15, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

According to News Web Easy, JR East Japan Railway Company has been hiding Russian guide on the signboard which are located at Ebisu station, Tokyo with a paper since 7th of this month. On the signboard such as 「Roppongi」「Nagamegura」were written … Continue reading →

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JAPANESE ANIME PICTURE BOOKS’ STORIES – アニメ絵本話 “ぞうのくしゃみ・An Elephant’s sneezing “

Posted on April 12, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

This is about a Japanese Picture book story – A radish and a carrot and burdock Continue reading →

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Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pops) – Kaze no Lonely Way by Kiyotaka Sugiyama (杉山清貴)

Posted on April 10, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

風のLonely Way (Lonely way of the wind) The Sunday J-pop time again! One number from Kiyotaka Sugiyama. This sound make me feel peaceful though its lryic are rather sad. Some romances make us only lonely and sometimes we decide to … Continue reading →

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Japanese Sayings/Phrases – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Isogaba Maware

Posted on April 5, 2022 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]. Today’s kotowaza 急がば回れ・Isogaba maware Its meaning This is an example of a situation which you are in a hurry. … Continue reading →

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Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pops) – Broken heart by Mariya Takeuchi (竹内まりや)

Posted on April 3, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

Broken heart The Sunday J-pop time again! One number from Mariya Takeuchi, [Broken heart] was released in 1984. She sang in English. It will be so heartbroken to find out that your boyfriend are leaving you alone but just imagine … Continue reading →

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JAPANESE ANIME PICTURE BOOKS’ STORIES – アニメ絵本話 “ぞうのくしゃみ・An Elephant’s sneezing “

Posted on March 30, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

This is about a Japanese Picture book story – A radish and a carrot and burdock Continue reading →

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Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pops) – Sakura by Naotaro Moriyama (森山直太朗)

Posted on March 27, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

Sakura (さくら） The Sunday J-pop time again! There are graduations season in Japan now. This song is one of the popular number to sing at a ceremony. It is called [Sakura] Cherry Blossoms, written and sang by Naotaro Moriyama. The … Continue reading →

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A Japanese Children’s Song – 童謡 [Hana] “The Flowers” (花)　

Posted on March 27, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

Introducing a children song for a rainy day Continue reading →

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The Character for「Osaka Kansai Expo」decided

Posted on March 25, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

According to News Web Easy, there will be Osaka Kansai Expo in 2025. The Expo is a big event where countries around world will introduce the cultures and the technologies and many people will gather from world. The character used … Continue reading →

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Japanese Sayings/Phrases – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Isha no fuyojyo

Posted on March 24, 2022 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]. Today’s kotowaza 医者の不養生・Isha no fuyojyo (A physician often neglects his own health) The Origin Doctors usually tell their patients … Continue reading →

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