There are always guides on what to do in Japanese summer - what about what NOT to do? Loads of online posts would tell you what you shouldn’t miss and what you must do when you travel to Japan during the summer, but in this episode, we give you the top 5 don'ts! This is podcast host Azra's last episode on the podcast - listen to the end of this epi…

We're definitely sure about something - why not express it? In this bite-sized language learning episode, we learn how to express that in Japanese! This is podcast host Azra's last episode on the Study Saturday series - listen to the end of this episode for a special message from Azra. PODCAST EXCLUSIVE FOR SEASON 13: Enter "JAPANSUMMER" at checkou…

Podcast host Azra covers another Japanese summer topic for you today! It’s a fun one: we look at the top 5 Japanese summer cuisines you can devour to beat the heat! Japan is big on regional and seasonal dishes, so when you’re on a trip to Japan in summer, take this opportunity to try out dishes that you can only get in summer! We’ll highlight the t…

This week's grammar point is extremely simple. We’re looking at how to give approximates by saying “approximately” or “about” or “around”. And to do that in Japanese, there are two words we can use: kurai or gurai. PODCAST EXCLUSIVE FOR SEASON 13: Enter "JAPANSUMMER" at checkout for 50% off your entire subscription at NihongoMaster.com! Start Learn…

As we mentioned quite a few times before, Japanese summer can be quite drastic in comparison to some of the summers you guys are used to. So why not prepare in advance in terms of what you pack so you can beat most of the heat? PODCAST EXCLUSIVE FOR SEASON 13: Enter "JAPANSUMMER" at checkout for 50% off your entire subscription at NihongoMaster.com…

Today we’ll zoom into Japan’s biggest summer festival, and that’s Obon. Podcast host Azra will be introducing the background, practices, and traditions; and talking about some of the key festival language. Keep your ears tuned for some useful and interesting related vocabulary as we go along PODCAST EXCLUSIVE FOR SEASON 13: Enter "JAPANSUMMER" at c…

This week's Study Saturday will be short and simple, because there’s only one phrase to learn to say “suddenly” and that’s: kyuu ni (急に). This language series offers bite-sized language learning episodes are formatted just like the Nihongo Master online learning system — we start out by explaining the grammar point, exemplifying them with a few exa…

Podcast host Azra is stripping it down to one of the basics for this week’s Study Saturday. We'll look at how to conjugate the negative forms for verbs, adjectives and nouns! It’s one of the first few conjugations, if not the first, that you learn of the Japanese language! PODCAST EXCLUSIVE FOR SEASON 13: Enter "JAPANSUMMER" at checkout for 50% off…

The theme of Season 13, which is only one month long, is... Japanese Summer! Are we ready to say goodbye to knits and cardigans, and welcome linen dresses and straw hats? As we start the new month of June, we’re also welcoming the hottest season of the year. And Japan’s summer is not only hot and humid, it is one of the most eventful times of the y…

Join podcast host Azra and our special guest, Anna from Japan Wireless and Japan Web Magazine, as they discuss Japanese fashion through their own experiences and observation. PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Enter "FASHION" at checkout for 50% off your entire subscription at NihongoMaster.com! Start Learning with Nihongo Master! Website Facebook Instagram Twitte…

This week is a continuation of last week’s Study Saturday, where we were looking at how to say “I completely or accidentally did” something. Podcast host Azra covers the usage of "chau" and "jau". The Study Saturday language series breaks down Japanese grammar points in a fun and easy way! These bite-sized language learning episodes are formatted j…

As part of our "Japanese Fashion" theme, we’ll be looking today is Japonism in fashion - looking at how Japanese fashion influenced other parts of the world, back then and today. If you haven’t already noticed, a lot of fashion styles today came from Japanese fashion, but pinpointing exactly where and how it came about that way has not been discuss…

For this week’s Study Saturday, we are going to dive a little deeper into the world of Japanese grammar. We’re looking at one out of two ways to say “accidentally do” or “completely do” something in Japanese, using "te shimau". We’ll cover the second way of saying it in next week’s episode. The Study Saturday language series breaks down Japanese gr…

Canadian singer, The Weeknd, once said, “For my generation, the bomber jacket is like a replacement for the suit jacket. It’s a piece that men wear every day, and it’s something I would wear for any occasion.” True enough, the Japanese bomber jacket known as 'sukajan' has been blowing up the streets and Instagram feeds. And when fashion enthusiasts…

This week, podcast host Azra is going to cover one of the basics: how to say “to become”, which uses “naru” in Japanese. It’s one of the first few grammar points you’ll learn in Japanese language learning school. The vStudy Saturday language series breaks down Japanese grammar points in a fun and easy way! These bite-sized language learning episode…

There’s nothing busier than Golden Week in Japan — the tourism industry booms every year during this time as people plan big vacations domestically as well as abroad. Hotels, flights, transport and attractions will be booked up and packed; prices are through the roof! You may also find that some of the local businesses are closed during this week a…

Podcast host Azra believes it would be fun to have an expectation vs reality: Japanese fashion version — because what we read and see online about the fashion scene in Japan is not exactly how it is like in real life. We look at three parts of what we expect Japan’s fashion scene to be, and the actual reality of it. Are you ready? PODCAST EXCLUSIVE…

Have you ever felt like you’re just a tad hungry, or need to say that you don’t really like something? This Study Saturday episode will teach you how to say that and more. We’re going to look at how to say “not very” or “not much” in Japanese. The Study Saturday language series breaks down Japanese grammar points in a fun and easy way! These bite-s…

If you’ve kept up-to-date with the latest fashion trends and styles, you’d know that streetwear has been dominating the scene recently, particularly Japanese streetwear. Japan’s basically the OG of streetwear — a stroll around Harajuku and Shibuya neighbourhoods will leave any streetwear enthusiasts buzzing and positively overwhelmed. In this episo…

This week’s Study Saturday looks into learning how to say: "good or bad at something". The Study Saturday language series breaks down Japanese grammar points in a fun and easy way! These bite-sized language learning episodes are formatted just like the Nihongo Master online learning system — we start out by explaining the grammar point, exemplifyin…

The word “kimono” has been thrown around as casually and as often a word can be, but do people actually know what it is? At some point in our lives we’ve heard about the kimono, or even worn a clothing piece that resembles it. But the kimono is not just a fashion style — it has quite a culturally rich history, so much that the internet is saturated…

This week’s Study Saturday will be yet another one that’s easy to incorporate into your everyday conversations. It seems that a lot of you love short and simple grammar with multiple usages, so I have another one for you today: This grammar can be used to say two things: already and anymore. Doesn’t it blow your mind that just one phrase can do bot…

Kicking off Season 12's theme of "Japanese Fashion", this first episode will have the topic of what I call the yin and yang of Japanese fashion, and that’s because there are two sides to this country’s fashion scene, which are not just opposites but also complementary. Episode one will give you a tease into what this season has in store, by giving …

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Podcast host Azra is bringing you another simple yet very commonly used grammar point for this week’s Study Saturday: we’re going to look at how to say "whether or not…" The Study Saturday language series breaks down Japanese grammar points in a fun and easy way! These bite-sized language learning episodes are formatted just like the Nihongo Master…

This episode is all about White Day — what it is, how it came about, and how to celebrate it! If you don’t know what White Day is, you’ve come to the right place. It’s like Valentine’s Day, but in March. Podcast host Azra will let you in on some tips on how to wow your lady on March 14th! Start Learning with Nihongo Master! Website Facebook Instagr…

This Study Saturday is kind of a follow-up from our previous one, where we looked at two particles “kara” and “made”, to mean from and until. Check that one out if you haven’t already! In this episode, we’ll look at Japanese particles! It’s one of the first things you notice when learning Japanese is the particles. We don’t have those in the Englis…

We’re kicking off a new season yet again! Season 11’s theme is a little more fun and lighter than the previous one, but it’s also shorter. As we welcome the month of March, we also say goodbye to winter and hello to spring — this season will look at Japanese Spring! And what do we associate spring in Japan with? I don’t know about you, but I automa…

Season 10’s topic is “Mannerisms in Japan”, and we have looked at the various aspects of Japanese etiquette that are different from the rest of the world. Because it’s a topic that’s high in popular demand, podcaster Azra thought to have someone else join in to wrap up the season with! In this season finale episode, TikToker Matcha Samurai joins ou…

As you read from the title, we’re going to break down the way to say “from…until…” in Japanese! When you look at it, it’s actually not really a grammar point. Technically, we’ll be using two particles for this: kara (から) and made (まで). The Study Saturday language series breaks down Japanese language and grammar points in a fun and easy way! These b…

Every culture has a certain way of doing things, and it’s no different in Japan. As part of Season 10's theme of "Japanese Mannerisms", this episode will cover a few different special occasions along with the unique customs and mannerisms that come with them: weddings, funerals, and home visits. Yes, the last one is sort of an occasion on its own, …

As part of our Valentine's Day special episode, we discuss a few romantic phrases in Japanese to use this upcoming romantic holiday! Nothing makes the heart skip a beat than when our partner showers us with compliments and says romantic stuff. Regardless of which stage in a relationship you’re in, or even if you’re not in a relationship at all but …

Podcast host Azra breaks down the dating culture in Japan! Just like the rest of Japanese culture, dating in Japan isn’t exactly the same as in the rest of the world. If you’ve watched your fair share of anime and J dramas, you’d realise that already. So, as a Valentine’s Day special since it’s just around the corner, we’re going to walk you throug…

Do you do two things at the same time? Learn this grammar point "while" to express that in Japanese! Study Saturday is a language learning series of the podcast, formatted just like Nihongo Master's online learning system. If you like this series, get a subscription with us now! Start Learning with Nihongo Master! Website Facebook Instagram Twitter…

At work, you gotta behave. But in a Japanese work environment, different rules apply. In this episode, podcast host Azra lists down five rules to follow when at work in Japan. Start Learning with Nihongo Master! Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Music: https://www.purple-planet.com ​ ​About Nihongo Master Podcast A podcast for Japanese cul…

Japanese mannerisms are abundant, and some might say that there are a bit too many to remember in a short period of time for a short trip. Podcast host Azra gives more of an overview of a very popular collection of Japanese mannerisms in this episode, and that’s those for travellers! The other episodes in this season are zoomed into various etiquet…

In this week's episode of Study Saturday, we look at the various ways to say "and" in Japanese! Unlike in English, the way you connect various types of words varies. Connecting verbs and connecting nouns aren't the same! But don't worry, podcast host Azra breaks them down step-by-step for you in a fun and easy way, then put them to use with a few r…

While ramen and sushi have become dinnertime mainstays around the world, the customs that go along with them were mostly all left behind in Japan. And it’s no secret that there are a lot of them in the Japanese culture. Podcast host Azra walks down the fundamentals of Japanese table manners in this episode! You might want to take notes so you can b…

The connector "because" is an easy way to level up your Nihongo game. Tune in to this episode of the Study Saturday language series to learn two easy ways to say this in Japanese! Podcast host Azra also throws in a few roleplaying scenarios exemplifying the new grammar in this episode. Start Learning with Nihongo Master! Website Facebook Instagram …

There’s nothing more important than greetings, it’s crucial we have that covered as soon as possible. After all, it’s the first impression that sticks with us. In this episode, podcaster Azra highlights three important points to acing the Japanese greeting etiquette: formality in speech, addressing titles and names, and bowing. Once you know what t…

Conjugation is crucial in the Japanese language, and so are adjectives. In this episode of the Study Saturday language series, we go through step-by-step how to conjugate Japanese adjectives! Start Learning with Nihongo Master! Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Music: https://www.purple-planet.com ​ ​About Nihongo Master Podcast A podcast …

Welcome to a new season of the Nihongo Master Podcast! Season 10's theme is 'Etiquette and Mannerisms'. To kick off this fresh new season, we cover the very basics of Japanese mannerisms. The four points covered in this episode will be recurring themes in Season 10, so tune in and take notes. We're in for a wild ride! Start Learning with Nihongo Ma…

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