“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.

Where to eat lunch in Toranomon, Tokyo

Here are the best places to eat lunch in the Toranomon area of Tokyo.

The difficulties in finding a job in Japan as a foreigner

Learn about the troubles you may face while job hunting in Japan as a foreigner.

How to study and learn to speak Japanese well

Some tips for learning Japanese while living in Japan

How to Improve Your Japanese

Some common mistakes for Japanese learners and ways to best learn Japanese.