If you’re just starting out with the Japanese alphabet, there’s one truth that’s going to save you time: there’s no single “alphabet,” but three systems that coexist and support each other: hiragana, katakana, and kanji. In this...
Every July, the streets of Japan are filled with colors, decorated bamboos, and thousands of wishes written on paper. It is the Tanabata Festival, also known as the festival of the stars, one of the most magical celebrations of the Japanese summer. Believe me, if...
