Nicole's my name, and I started learning Japanese around 2012. I'm here to improve my pronunciation and to be fluent this year.

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! To start learning, I highly recommend Your 50 First Sentences Course: https://www.skool.com/japanese/classroom/fe1c2853?md=60ee3552d26e4ffcb910a86675e10f95 Arigatou, Joe Sensei.

Yesterday’s winner was… すき焼き (Sukiyaki)! 🍲🎉 A strong start for the comfort-food favourites of Japan! Now it’s time for the next delicious showdown… 🥢 Shabu-shabu vs 🍡 Manjū Hot-pot elegance versus traditional sweetness. Only one moves on. 🥢 Shabu-shabu (しゃぶしゃぶ) Named after the “swish-swish” sound of thin slices of meat being cooked in hot broth, shabu-shabu is a lighter, more delicate hot-pot experience than sukiyaki. Diners quickly cook beef or pork in boiling broth, then dip it in sauces like ponzu or sesame sauce before eating. Vegetables, tofu and noodles complete the meal. Why people love it: Light but satisfying Interactive and social dining Clean, simple flavours that highlight the ingredients This is Japanese dining at its most elegant and communal. 🍡 Manjū (まんじゅう) Soft, comforting, and deeply traditional, manjū are small steamed buns typically filled with sweet red bean paste (あんこ). They’ve been enjoyed in Japan for centuries and are often sold at festivals, temples, and regional sweet shops across the country. Why people love it: A classic example of wagashi (Japanese traditional sweets) Soft texture and gentle sweetness Strong connection to Japanese history and culture This is tradition you can hold in your hand. 🗳️ Time to Vote! Which one moves to the next round? The interactive hot-pot experience of shabu-shabu? Or the sweet traditional comfort of manjū? Cast your vote and tell us why!

Youkoso!! Welcome to all our new members over the last week. This week's question is: Snow or Sand? Hokkaido? Hakaba? Nagano? Or: Okinawa? Kamakura? Hamamatsu? This question is open to all! Arigatou, Joe Sensei. Welcome: @Chelsea Wood @Luis Fernando Castrellon Yonemoto @Hugo Wong @Daniel Yun @Trevor Gauthier @Kushagra Mishra @Aditya Ratre @Carolina Díaz @Nicole Lyons @Yusuf Nawab @Manish Abbi @Lauren Ryken @Ricardo Solomons @Joshua Tennefrancia @Lucas Meira @Nero Das @David Greenman @Saeed Clark

Hi my name is Trevor, I'm half Japanese and heading to Japan with zero knowledge of how to speak Japanese.