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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.

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 “

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

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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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A Japanese Children’s Song – 童謡 [Cho cho] “Butterfly” (ちょうちょう) 

Introducing a children song for a rainy day Continue reading →

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

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 井の中の蛙大海を知らず I no naka no kawazu taikai o shirazu I – ito / a well kawazu – an … Continue reading →

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Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pops) – Ti Amo by Exile

Ti Amo (エグザイル) The Sunday J-pop time again! Today’s song called [Te Amo/I love you] by Exile. It was a fantastic sunny day but today it is a rainy day. I have chosen this song simply I just like the first … Continue reading →

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Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pops) – Koi/LOVE by Gen Hoshino

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

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

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

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

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

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

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) 

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

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)

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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