I know we’re all here to learn Japanese and reach new goals, but we’d love to know: What job or situation are you ready to leave behind to start this journey? Drop a GIF or a quick comment below! 😉 Let’s see what paths brought us all here!

99% of beginners say this to me. But only the 1% who don’t get stuck here end up mastering Japanese and thriving in Japan. I’ve seen people struggle for years, not knowing how to start—and they’re nowhere closer to their dream of speaking fluently and working in Japan. Meanwhile, others who started with a plan just a few months ago are already speaking confidently! Decide now if you want to be in the 99% who feel lost or the 1% who succeed. The steps can be simple. Here’s the good news: There are 4 key areas to focus on in Japanese. Not 5. Not 3. Just 4. 1) Speaking – Confident conversations 2) Listening – Understand daily Japanese 3) Reading – Basic signs and text 4) Writing – Clear and correct writing If you’re not focusing on one, it’s like swimming upstream. Start with one area, set a goal, and build from there. Pick a specific goal: “I want to order in a café confidently” or “I want to read basic signs.” When you’re clear on your goal, **fill in this sentence**: “I’m learning Japanese to achieve _______.” Comment below and let’s get you started! 👇

🌿 Four Pillars of the Japanese Tea Ceremony 🌿 Welcome back! Today, we’re diving into the four key values of the Japanese Tea Ceremony: 1. Harmony (和) wa 2. Respect (敬) kei 3. Purity (清) sei 4. Tranquility (寂) jaku These principles guide every step of the ceremony. Next time, we’ll explore what each of these values really means! Stay tuned! 💚

I’ve been spending time with my family in Japan since last week, and it still feels like summer! The weather is really warm, around 27°C (about 80°F). It’s been sunny every day since I got here. Time feels slower here compared to when I’m in the U.S. I’m also enjoying all the yummy seasonal foods—no complaints! This trip is about being with my family, and it’s been great so far. I’m surprised that the cost of living is more affordable here. Last night, we went to a kaiten sushi place called "Sushiro" for dinner, and it was just a little over $25 for all three of us! By the way, where are you now?

Just curious, if you could go there, or have, what's the most stand out thing/place/people?