We’ve talked countless times about how to learn Japanese. Heck, we’ve even brought you lists of essential applications and resources to help you in your quest to master the language. But we’ve always maintained that the best way to learn Japanese, or any language for that matter, is to make practical use of it and make it relevant to your own life.
And what better way to use your newly acquired Japanese than making friends all over the world while avoiding being crushed to death by spiked ceilings or knocked into a bottomless pit?
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
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Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
The Hayao Miyazaki anime we never got – New art book reveals Ghibli legend’s unrealized concepts
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
We traveled almost 400 miles to get popcorn from this ninja machine, but do we regret it?【Photos】
Japan super budget dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at McDonald’s?
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Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Japanese manhole covers become a hit with foreign tourists in off-the-beaten path Tokyo area
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
We traveled almost 400 miles to get popcorn from this ninja machine, but do we regret it?【Photos】
Japan super budget dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at McDonald’s?
Which Japanese beef bowl chain’s near-identical demon grater onioroshi ponzu gyudon is the best?
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Japanese manhole covers become a hit with foreign tourists in off-the-beaten path Tokyo area
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Bamboo trees vandalized near Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari shrine, foreign graffiti prevalent
One Piece x McDonald’s Japan collaboration burgers: Does the treasure taste as good as it looks?
Buddhist priest at Japanese temple lodging goes viral for rude responses to tourist’s bad reviews
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Life goals: Find a love as pure as the one this Shiba Inu has for cake【Pics】
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Fist of the North Star manga artist draws Mad Max’s Furiosa, presents artwork to George Miller