JAPAN BULLETIN

  Core Particles (Case Markers) Particle Function / Use Example Meaning は (wa) Topic marker 私は学生です。 As for me, I am a student. が (ga) Subject marker; emphasis; first mention 猫が好きです。 I like cats. を (wo/o) Direct object marker パンを食べます。 I eat bread. に (ni) Time, direction, indirect object, purpose 7時に起きます。 I wake up at 7. へ (e) Direction marker (less common than に) 学校へ行きます。 I go to school. で (de) Place of action, means, material バスで行きます。 I go by bus. と (to) "And" (with nouns), "with", quoting speech 友達と話しました。 I talked with my friend. から (kara) From (time/place), because 東京から来ました。 I came from Tokyo. まで (made) Until (time/place) 5時まで働きます。 I work until 5. Conjunctive / Connecting Particles Particle Function / Use Example Meaning も (mo) "Also", "too", negation emphasis 私も学生です。 I am a student too. や (ya) Incomplete list, "such as" パンやご飯を食べます。 I eat things like bread and rice. とか (toka) Casual version of や 本とか雑誌とか読みます。 I read things like books...

  Living in Japan as a Foreigner: Insights, Challenges, and Joys Japan is a country known for its rich culture, advanced technology, and deep respect for tradition. Every year, thousands of people from around the world move here—whether for work, study, or adventure. While life in Japan offers unique experiences, it also comes with its own set of challenges, especially for foreigners navigating a new language and culture. Why Foreigners Choose Japan Japan is an attractive destination for a variety of reasons: Job opportunities : Many foreigners work as English teachers, engineers, researchers, or in the service and hospitality industries. Safety and cleanliness : Japan is consistently ranked as one of the safest countries in the world. Efficient public transport : From bullet trains to city subways, transportation is fast, reliable, and extensive. Cultural richness : Whether it’s anime, samurai history, cherry blossom festivals, or traditional tea ceremonies, Japan o...

  Now a days watching Japanese dramas and anime is everyone's favorite thing. Watching Japanese dramas is very addicting. People usually watch Japanese dramas for fun and interest. But did you know that watching Japanese drama is a pretty good way to study Japanese language and culture. We can enjoy watching Japanese dramas while learning some Japanese language and culture. I personally experience that. We cannot learn Japanese language only by watching drama but studying is also important but Japanese dramas somehow help it to make interesting and easier. SOME TIPS TO LEARN JAPANESE FROM DRAMA. 1. Choose some useful and right dramas which shows Japanese culture, school, etc. 2. At first you can watch with subtitles then you should watch without subtitle you can repeat it. 3. You can also note down some important phrases. 4. You can practice repeating the dialogs. FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF MY PERSONAL JAPANESE DRAMA LIST. 1.  My little lover My little lover (Minami kun no koibito)...

Japanese food is one of the most popular cuisines in the world. Japan's cuisine is very delicious and so highly praised by people around the world. Japanese cuisines has a large variety of dishes and regional specialities. If you are looking to expand your knowledge of Japanese food, here are some of the best Japanese Traditional dishes you must try. 1. Sushi 　寿司 Let's start with the food item that most comes first in our mind while talking about Japanese food. Sushi is without doubt one of the most famous food in Japan. Sushi is known all over the world and is unique in it's creation. Sushi is originated from the process of preserving fish in fermented rice. Now a days it is made with vinegar, rice and fresh fish. Sushi was one of the first Japanese food to be exported to US. 2. Tempura    天ぷら If you love eating fried foods, then you will enjoy eating Tempura. Tempura is a dish involving ingredients like seafood, meat, and vegetables covered in tempura batter and deep frie...

 SEASONS きせつ　(Kisetsu) 季節 Like  everywhere Japan also has four seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. In Japan, one year is divided into four periods. Japan's weather brings it all. The beautiful cherry blossoms of spring. The breathtaking autumn leaves. The warm summer and The beautiful white winter. Each four seasons of Japan brings a new face to the country, each as beautiful as the next. The Japanese culture is deeply related to these four seasons. In general, the four seasons of Japan offers number of festivals and events to experience that take place in different areas across the country. Spring はる (Haru) 春 Spring in Japan is from March to May. The cold weather becomes less serve and the air gradually becomes warmer. Spring is the beautiful and comfortable season. The biggest highlight of Spring in japan is the world famous cherry blossoms.Cherry blossom viewing events are held at many spots famous for their cherry blossoms. The cherry blossom hold a position of cen...

  Now a days Anime is everyone's favorite things to watch. It is very fun to watch Anime. Japanese anime is very popular around the world. Every body enjoy and love to watch Anime but main problem is language. But there are some anime which will help you to learn Japanese. Watching anime is not only fun but also it help us to learn Japanese. Anime has a lot to offer to Japanese students on every level. Anime is a great learning tool because it's fun and there is a lot of in it.  For the beginners in Japanese language there are some fun anime you can watch and get into improve your Japanese. It's not that only watching Anime will make you fluent in Japanese Of course studying is important but the following list of anime will help you practice your listening skills. Also it will help you In conversation, Japanese culture etc. 1. Shirokuma cafe (しろくまカフェ) / Polar bear cafe. Genres: Comedy Episodes- 50 This anime is about a polar bear that open a cafeteria near zoo.This anime is...

Most of the clothes names are translated from English so, they are mainly in Katakana. Following clothes names will help you while shopping clothes in Japan.                                                                  Clothes                          ふく   (Fuku)                                 服  1. Jacket                    ジャケット         (Jaketto) 2. T-Shirt                    Tーシャツ         (Tishatsu) 3. Shirt                        シャツ    ...