Do you want to master hiragana by Xmas? Join the challenge. Comment below! What is it? 12 Days. 20 Mins per day. You’ll learn (or review) all 46 hiragana characters with daily videos and worksheets. It's the Hiragana Masterclass with us learning together for accountability and motivation. Who is it for? Whether you’re: starting Japanese from zero getting back into study trying to build consistency ..this challenge is made for you! Why is it effective? I have taught hiragana to thousands of students in Australia and around the world. My methods will have you reading and writing hiragana in 12 days! If you want to start your journey to being a Japanese speaker, master hiragana reading and writing effectively and boost your skills by Xmas, then comment on this post and we'll master hiragana together!!

Very happy to have found you! I am traveling to Japan in February and would like to have at least a little bit of knowledge to not be totally lost. I understand it is not a lot of time. I also want to make sure that I am not disrespectful in any way.

A strong earthquake (震度6強) hit Aomori Prefecture last night. Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi reported that 30 people have been injured and one house fire has been confirmed so far. Because of the ongoing risk, the government and Japan Meteorological Agency have issued a caution notice: 「北海道・三陸沖後発地震注意情報」 A warning that a follow-up major quake might occur. The Prime Minister asked people in affected areas to be ready to evacuate immediately if they feel shaking, and to stay alert for at least one week. 🈶 Key Japanese Phrases 地震（じしん）jishin earthquake 避難する（ひなんする）hinan suru evacuate 揺れ（ゆれ）yureshaking / tremor 防災（ぼうさい）bōsai disaster preparedness 命を守る（いのちをまもる）inochi o mamoru protect your life 注意情報（ちゅういじょうほう）chūi jōhōcaution notice / alert 🧠 Key Phrase: 揺れを感じたら、すぐに避難してください。 yure o kanjitara, sugu ni hinan shite kudasai. If you feel shaking, evacuate immediately. This line is being repeated on Japanese news broadcasts right now. 🫵 Your Turn Answer this simple question (English or Japanese OK): If an earthquake happened where you live, do you know a safe place to go? Or write it in Japanese: - 地震の時、安全な場所はどこですか？ Feel free to share: - evacuation routes - safe spots at home (table, doorway, open area) - supplies you keep ready (water, torch, battery pack, etc.) Let’s learn language and safety awareness together 🌏🙏

Introduce yourself and share a pic of something Japanese you own or something Japanese that you're interested in! Feel free to explain why you want to learn Japanese or what you like about Japan. Also, feel free to post any Japanese language questions you have. I'd be glad to answer them! As for me, I love learning Judo. Have you ever tried it? And I love Japanese literature, such as Kokoro by Natsume Soseki. Have you read any Japanese novels? I also really enjoyed Cowboy Bebop when it came out! Not the live action Netflix version!

From NHK News Easy: https://share.google/OzwcSXIqDYwft5HT5 Australia has introduced a new law that began on December 10: ➡️ Children under 16 are not allowed to use social media (SNS). This includes major platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X — a total of 10 services. The government says the goal is to protect children from harmful content, such as inappropriate images, videos, and dangerous online behaviour. SNS companies are responsible for blocking access for under-16 users. If a company fails to follow the law, it could face a fine of up to: 💰 49.5 million AUD (about 5 billion yen) Parents and children will not be fined — the responsibility is on the companies. --- 🈶 Useful Vocabulary Japanese Romaji English 法律（ほうりつ） hōritsu law 利用（りよう） riyō use 危険（きけん） kiken danger 守る（まもる） mamoru to protect 違反（いはん） ihan violation 罰金（ばっきん） bakkin fine / penalty SNS（エスエヌエス） SNS social media --- 🧠 Key Phrase (Beginner Friendly) 〜てはいけません = “must not / not allowed to” Examples: 子どもはSNSを使ってはいけません。 → Children must not use SNS. ここで写真をとってはいけません。 → You must not take photos here. --- 🗣️ Simple Japanese Reading (N5–N4) オーストラリアでは、16さいいないの子どもは SNSを使ってはいけません。 かいしゃは、子どもがSNSをりようできないようにします。 これは、子どもを危険（きけん）から守るための法律です。 --- 🫵 Your Turn — Easy Question Do you think this law is a good idea? Why or why not? (English or Japanese — both OK!) You can answer in simple Japanese: いいと思います。こどもをまもることが大切です。 むずかしいと思います。SNSはべんりです。 日本でもひつようだと思いますか？ Write your thoughts below — I’ll reply to each comment! 📱🇦🇺✨