How to: Prepare for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)

Are you thinking about taking the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) in December? Well, start studying because you are running out of time. If you have been studying Japanese at school or via textbooks for an extended period of time (1-2years) then you are off to a good start.
If you’re someone who has learned Japanese [...]

How to: Pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test – Grammar

Are you planning on taking the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) this December? If you are, you may be having problems finding a starting point for your studying. Preparing for the JLPT can sometimes be perplexing, but there are certain areas that you should focus on for better results.
Of the 3 sections included in the [...]

Learn to fold origami with OrigamiTube

It seems like every Japanese person can fold at least a few complicated origami objects. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve tried to fold an origami crane by learning from a book. It wasn’t until someone finally showed me how to fold a crane that I learned how.
If you don’t have your own [...]

How to: Do Your Laundry in Japan – Demystify the Dehumidifier

A dehumidifier is a relatively compact appliance that essentially sucks the water out of the air and there are actually fairly efficient with power consumption.

How to: pass the Japanese drivers license test (for gaijin)

When I took the Japanese drivers license test in Saitama, I was lucky enough to pass on the first try. There were about 20 other gaijin (foreigner) in my class and only 3 of us passed. After I talked to the other 2 who passed I found out that this was there 2nd or 3rd [...]