Celebrating the Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage in Japan
Learn about the Seven Gods of Fortune and this Japanese New Year’s tradition.
Japan
What is Keigo? An Introduction to Japanese Honorifics
An introduction to formal Japanese known as “keigo”.
“Shiwasu” – the busiest month of the year
In Japan, each month has its older Japanese name, and December is called “Shiwasu (師走).” The word “shiwasu” expresses how busy people are around this time of the year.
What is the Tokyo Expat Expo and Why Should You Go?
The Expat Expo will be happening again this November and you can meet some members of the Toranomon Language School team there!
Celebrating Bunka no hi in Japan
Learn about ‘Bunka no hi’, otherwise known as Culture Day in Japan.
Ritto (立冬)：beginning of winter
“Ritto”(立冬) is the day that is considered as the beginning of winter in Japan.
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.
How to Improve Your Japanese
Some common mistakes for Japanese learners and ways to best learn Japanese.
What does “Hatsumode” mean for Japanese people?
Learn about the Japanese New Year’s tradition of “Hatsumode”, the first visit to a shrine or temple for the year.