Personal learning blogs and study logs.
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Index of curated article series on Tofugu covering Japanese learning resources, grammar, vocabulary, kanji, classical Japanese, study methods, and Japanese culture and history.
Blog posts about forming effective Japanese study habits, including strategies to make studying fun, easy, and automatic for daily learners.
A curated list of new Japanese learning tools and resources from May and June 2018, including podcasts, game-based learning videos, dictionary extensions, and streaming content for various proficiency levels.
Guide to Japanese wordplay (kotoba asobi) covering homophones, puns, palindromes, and riddles with examples.
A blog and podcast series covering Japanese grammar basics for beginners and intermediate learners, including verb tenses, particles, counting, and common expressions with audio episodes and written explanations.
A blog with articles on Japanese pronunciation topics including pitch accent, regional dialects, minimal pairs, onomatopoeia, and kanji readings. Suitable for learners wanting to improve their spoken Japanese.
A blog post examining the strategy of learning Japanese through speaking and listening only, explaining why reading and kanji study are necessary for most learners despite initial difficulty.
Guide to building a daily Japanese study routine with flexible 15, 30, and 60-minute schedules using a five-step method covering review, input, listening, speaking, and writing practice.
Blog archive with guides for beginner Japanese learners covering speaking practice, listening skills, vocabulary, honorifics, interview preparation, and study strategies.
Pronunciation guides for English-speaking learners covering vowels, pitch accent, the r sound, and shadowing technique. Includes articles on vowel devoicing, mora rhythm, and common mistakes.
Guide comparing the difficult and easy aspects of learning Japanese, including kanji, grammar, pronunciation, and keigo, with practical tips for beginners.
Blog publishing articles on Japanese grammar, particles, and vocabulary for learners at various levels.
A guide explaining Japanese pitch accent, when it matters for learners, and practical methods to improve it. Addresses whether learners should prioritise pitch accent study relative to other aspects of Japanese.
Blog article explaining how cultural context shapes Japanese language learning, covering motivation, communication norms like hierarchy and indirectness, and methods to integrate culture into study for all proficiency.
10 Things to Consider Before Getting a Pet in Japan
Guide to learning Japanese through music, covering song selection by proficiency level, structured study methods with lyrics and translations, and pronunciation challenges in singing.
A blog post comparing online and in-person Japanese language lessons, with guidance on choosing the best learning method based on goals, learning style, and lifestyle.
Blog with articles about studying Japanese in Japan, Japanese culture, travel, and student life. Covers language schools, study trips, visas, and living in Japan for learners considering study abroad.
Personal blog post tracking one learner's 2025 Japanese consumption across media types including video games, visual novels, light novels, manga, and anime, with detailed statistics and reflections on learning progress.
Interview with five Japanese college students about their experiences learning English, covering difficulties, progress strategies, and how English compares to Japanese.
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