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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 Pops) – The Fight Song by Arashi

The Fight Song (ファイントソング) by Arashi The Sunday J-pop time again! Today’s song called [The Fight Song] by Arashi Although I can not see their concerts at the moment as Arashi is taking a break from their activities as a … Continue reading

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Japanese Event – A Star Festival (Tanabata)

7th July Thursday 2022, today is a star festival in Japan. It is called Tanabata (七夕). If anyone does not know what is Tanabata please refer to my last year’s blog which I explained many things about Tanabata. Please click … Continue reading

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Japanese Kanji – Confidence

When you look at a Japanese kanji, first comes to your mind is probably how complected it looks . But do you know that it has meanings. Today I show you one of Japanese Kanji. CONFIDENCE/JISHIN 自信 What do you … Continue reading

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The Cheapest bending Machine in Osaka -10 yen per bottle

According to News Web Easy, the prices of products are increasing, however, there is a bending machine that we can get a drink at 10 yen from in Osaka. Instead of drinks’ images cats’ images are printed on the bending … Continue reading

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80’s Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pops) – The Theme From Big Wave by Tatsuro Yamashita

The Theme From Big Wave The Sunday J-pop time again! Today’s song called [The Theme From Big Wave] by Tatsuro Yamashita Although I was born in Nagano where is surrounded by mountains I love/prefer sea. One of the nicest memories … Continue reading

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Summer solstice (夏至/Geshi)

Tuesday, 21 June 2022 What is Geshi? Today is the day which has the longest hour from the sunrise till the sunset in the Northern Hemisphere (Kitahankyu・北半球). The position of the sun reaches the highest. After this day a daytime is … Continue reading

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90’s Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pops) – Asahi o Mini Iko/Let’s go to see the Sunrise by Smap

Asashi o Mini Iko The Sunday J-pop time again! Today’s song called [Asahi o Mini IkoStay With Me/Let’s go to see the sunrise] by Smap. Smap is a Japanese boy group consists of 5 memberS, of Masahiro Nakai, Takuya Kimura, … Continue reading

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Japanese Kanji – Love

When you look at a Japanese kanji, first comes to your mind is probably how complected it looks . But do you know that it has meanings. Today I show you one of Japanese Kanji. LOVE/AI 愛 What do you … Continue reading

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Bears living near a town increased, Kanazaza city searches

According to News Web Easy, recently there has been an increase of bears coming to the areas where people living. Kanazawa City asked an expert at Ishikawa Prefectural University to search where bears are living at a mountain from July … Continue reading

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80’s Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pops) – Stay With Me by Miki Matsubara

Stay With Me (松原みき) The Sunday J-pop time again! Today’s song called [Stay With Me] by Miki Matsubara. Miki Matsubara was a sing song writer. She passed away of cervical cancer at just age of 44. The might night door … Continue reading

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JAPANESE ANIME PICTURE BOOKS’ STORIES – アニメ絵本話 “丹後の国のたんよむ・Tanyomu in Tango Province “

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) – The Time by Crap Clap

The Time (Crap Clap) The Sunday J-pop time again! Today’s song called [The Time] by Crap Clap. Here in UK it is rainy day and it’s just 18 degree. It is not warm enough for me to be active so … Continue reading

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Foreigners come to Japan for a Trip – Shops at Asakusa Prepare

According to News Web Easy, foreigners who can enter Japan has been increased to 20, 000 people per day from 1st June 2022. Foreigners will be able to travel with tour guides from 10th June 2022. A souvenir shop at … Continue reading

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Maneki Neko – Beckoning cat in Tokoname

Do you know a Maneki Neko The cat brings luck. Can you see the character like 福 (fuku) means luck/fortunate. This massive beckoning cat must bring us massive luck!

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A London Bus In Tokoname Japan

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Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pops) – Niji 虹(Rainbow) by Masaki Suda

Rainbow (菅田将暉) The Sunday J-pop time again! Today’s song called [Niji] by Masaki Suda. I have chosen this song because my nephew got married this Monday gone on 27th. Wishing them to be happy together for many years to come and … Continue reading

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JAPANESE ANIME PICTURE BOOKS’ STORIES – アニメ絵本話 “丹後の国のたんよむ・Tanyomu in Tango Province “

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The Ukrainian Hairdresser Came to Japan 「Hoping to be able to work」

According to News Web Easy, Japanese government is allowing Ukrainians,who sought refuge in Japan, to work for a year in Japan. Marina who came to Japan last month used to work as a hairdresser for 20 years in  Kyiv, Ukraine. … Continue reading

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Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pops) – First Love by Hikaru Utada

First Love (宇多田ヒカル) The Sunday J-pop time again! Today’s song called [Fist Love] by Hikaru Utada. This week is also a love song. My first love was at a junior high school. It never told him how I felt but it … Continue reading

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BBQ Restaurant at Chita Peninsula (知多半島)

May In 2019, while my stay in Japan I visited Chita Penunsula, driving along side of Chita Peninsula, we found a lovely BBQ Restaurant. We just stopped by and have a look at it. Chita Peninsula is a peninsula to the … Continue reading

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