🎌 Japanese Study Challenge (June 17–30) is on! Join our Duolingo group for daily practice & support 💛 🟢 Sign up: www.duolingo.com/classroom/vnwyrv 📚 Share what lesson you studied 🏆 Top 3 = free Patreon tier upgrade (or bonus lesson!) More info: 🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/lets-d... #JapaneseLanguage

🎌 New Daiso in Olathe = Language Learner’s Paradise! 🇯🇵 Explore how this Japanese store turns shopping into a fun reading practice session. Great for learners & teachers! #DaisoOlathe #LanguageTips

🌞 New Summer Schedule starts Monday! ✨ Marugoto Goal videos (Mon) ✨ Can-Do guides (Fri) ✨ Kanji Training (Wed) ✨ Tier members get Rikai "Study With Me" (Tues/Thurs) www.patreon.com/mynihongolessons What's your summer study goal? Let me cheer you on 💛 #LearnJapanese #JapaneseStudy

✨ New blog post! ✨ 5 things I wish I knew before starting Japanese—from mindset to motivation. Whether you're a beginner or starting over, these reflections are for you. 💛 #LearnJapanese #JapaneseForBeginners… https://mynihongolessons.com/2025/05/27/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-starting-japanese/

“Scripts are helpful. But confidence comes from stepping into the scene and making it your own.” New blog on role-play & speaking real Japanese: mynihongolessons.com/2025/05/20/w... #LearnJapanese #LanguageLearning #MyNihongoLessons

✨ 20+ years ago, I wrote my thesis on Shintoism after studying in Japan. I later updated it into an encyclopedia entry—and this week, it was cited in a scholarly paper. A quiet full-circle moment I’m grateful for. #ShintoStudies #Sociolinguistics #AcademicLife

Unlocking Advanced Japanese Learning: My Go-To Resources and Techniques for Self-Learning truggling to find advanced Japanese learning materials? Discover how I use… https://mynihongolessons.com/2025/03/25/unlocking-advanced-japanese-learning-my-go-to-resources-and-techniques-for-self-learning/

Discover the fascinating evolution of kanji by delving into ancient bone oracles! In my latest blog post, I share my personal journey exploring these Shang Dynasty inscriptions… https://mynihongolessons.com/2025/03/18/unlocking-the-secrets-of-kanji-learn-japanese-by-exploring-bone-oracle-origins/

🚀 Overcome Doubts & Stay Motivated in Your Japanese Journey! 🇯🇵✨ Ever feel like learning Japanese is overwhelming? Meet Baku (獏)—a mythical creature that eats nightmares! Just like Baku devours… https://mynihongolessons.com/2025/03/11/embracing-your-nihongo-dreams-overcoming-doubts-with-the-baku/

📢 Exciting News! 🚀 I’m putting together the ultimate Japanese learning resource list—packed with the best books, apps, and study tools to help you master kanji, grammar, and more! 🎌✨ What are YOUR favorite Japanese learning tools? Drop them in the comments—I might add them to the list! ⬇️😊

🚀 Struggling with kanji? Make Heisig work for YOU! My latest blog post shares tips on using mnemonics, avoiding burnout with SRS, and blending RTK with real-world practice. Plus, my own RTK journey—yes, I once threw the book! 😆 What’s YOUR kanji learning story? ⬇️ #KanjiTips #RTK

🚀 Discover Japanese in Unexpected Ways! 🚀 Sometimes, a simple word search leads to fascinating discoveries! In this post, I share how a random search introduced me to Japanese business novels and new learning insights. Have you ever tried this method? 🤔✨ #JapaneseLearning #LanguageDiscovery

📚✨ Showcase Your Japanese learning with a Personalized Portfolio! 🇯🇵 Track milestones, reflect on growth & showcase skills with my 3-part system! 🌟 Read more: mynihongolessons.com/2025/02/11/h... 🚀📖 #JapaneseLearning #MyNihongoLessons #LanguagePortfolio #Homeschool #JapaneseLessons

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🚀 New Blog Post! 🚀 Want to create a Japanese Language Portfolio? Learn how the Passport, Biography, and Dossier sections track progress & showcase skills! 📖✨ #MyNihongoLessons

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