
Discuss the Article : We Love Matsuri Festivals!
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Do you like local festivals? Do you ever join them? Japan has four distinct seasons a year, and most matsuri (festivals) are related to seasonal features. When you visit Japan, make sure you experience the excitement of matsuri...

Discuss the Article : The Many Local Flavors Of Japan
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Japan has 6,852 islands included among its four main islands from north to south--Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu. Each has its own topographical features (like mountains or lakes) and climate, as well as the special tastes preferred by the people living there.

Discuss the Article : Colors In Japanese
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Which colors does your country use for traffic lights? In Japan, this is the kind of traffic light we use. It probably looks a lot like yours. But, when I speak in Japanese, I say “Red (aka), yellow (ki) and blue (ao) .” Blue? Isn’t it supposed to be green...?

Discuss the Article : 3 Ways To Master Particle Usage In Japanese
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I know many Japanese learners who have reached an intermediate level, but still struggle with particles such as ha, ga, wo, ni and others. If this problem affects you, here are some fun and easy ways to overcome it:

Discuss the Article : Have You Ever Recorded Your Speaking Voice In Japanese?
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Instead of writing about the finer points of pronunciation (since it isn’t much fun to read phonetic symbols without sound), I’m going to give you some useful suggestions on how to improve your pronunciation, and some reasons why I focus on pronunciation for learners.
