Ritto (立冬)：beginning of winter
“Ritto”(立冬) is the day that is considered as the beginning of winter in Japan.
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Momijigari: admire the autumn leaves
In autumn, the color of the leaves changes into orange, red, yellow, and brown. This is called 紅葉（koyo）, and it is one of the beautiful sceneries you can see in Japan.
Going to the Doctor in Japan
Read about what it’s like to go to the doctor in Japan and learn some useful phrases.
What is it like sending your child to a Japanese kindergarten?
Read about an expat’s experience sending her child to Japanese kindergarten in Tokyo.
What is the difference between “totemo” and “chou” and “meccha” in Japanese?
Learn three different ways to say “very” in Japanese – chou, totemo, meccha
10 Great Websites for Learning Japanese
These days there is an overwhelming amount of resources out there for learning Japanese. There are websites, apps, browser extensions and more. This article will list some of the best websites for learning Japanese.
A Japanese Cultural Tradition – Kouhaku Uta Gassen
One place to find good songs to learn Japanese is the cultural phenomenon of Kouhaku Uta Gassen. It is held every year on December 31st to celebrate New Year’s Eve and features the top songs from Japan from the year.
Tsukimi: Moonviewing Festival
September in Japan is a month of transition, with the weather quickly changing from scorching hot to rather pleasant, with the odd typhoon thrown in.
One traditional Japanese event held in September is Tsukimi, or “moon viewing festival”, celebrated annually to honour the autumn moon.
Can I Self-Study Japanese?
Most people who move to Japan are interested in learning Japanese, but many may be hesitant to fork out a lot of money for lessons. The question is – can you study and learn Japanese all on your own?
Why You Should Learn Katakana (+ 40 useful words to get you started)
Katakana is mostly used for writing loan words that originate in other languages, or names and places which do not have a kanji form. This is why katakana is so useful.