Life in Japan
Your First Month in Japan: A Practical Checklist
Residence card, bank account, phone and more — in the order you'll need them.
1536•Oct 4, 2026•-1 min read•-Mei Kobayashi
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Japanese Culture
Japanese Etiquette Basics Every Learner Should Know
Bowing, shoes, chopsticks and other everyday customs explained.
2214•Oct 4, 2026•-1 min read•-Mei Kobayashi
Study TipsLife in Japan
Studying Japanese With a Full-Time Job
Small daily habits that add up when you only have 30 minutes a day.
740•Oct 4, 2026•-1 min read•-Rafiq Ahmed
Study Tips
Spaced Repetition: The Smartest Way to Learn Kanji
Why reviewing at increasing intervals beats cramming, and how to set it up.
1325•Oct 4, 2026•-1 min read•-Rafiq Ahmed
JLPT GuideN4
N4 vs N5: What Actually Changes?
The jump from N5 to N4 in kanji, grammar and listening — and how to prepare for it.
965•Oct 4, 2026•-1 min read•-Yuki Tanaka
JLPT GuideN5
How to Pass the JLPT N5 in 3 Months
A week-by-week study plan covering kana, vocabulary, grammar and listening.
1844•Oct 4, 2026•-1 min read•-Yuki Tanaka