Here's how to read Japanese food labels. Use this handy guide to navigate the most common kanji terms for going to the supermarket.
9 days ago • Subscribe
More like this
Reading Japanese Food Labels: Kanji Cheatsheet
A cheat sheet of all you need to know when reading Japanese food labels for efficient and safe grocery shopping in Japan.
How to Read Japanese Folktales
Japanese folktales have layers that require some thought to fully understand. Of course, Grimm’s fairy tales and even the Bible require reflection too. Context matters for understanding any…
How “Useful” Are Manga Demographic Labels?
As long as I’ve been a part of the manga community, I’ve learned about the various manga magazines out there in Japan and the demographics they all pertain…
How To Make Your Child Fall In Love With Japanese Food
Sushi. Ramen. Onigiri. For adults, trying new Japanese foods is an exciting adventure. For children new to living in Japan, however, Japanese food might seem more intimidating than…
How to Find Great Manga to Read
We’re in an awesome time for manga reading in the West. Physical manga volumes are flying off the shelves in a time when digital reading is becoming more…
Books: Branding Japanese Food
By Jonathan Clements. In 2013, the Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe took the remarkable step of appearing on YouTube to talk about Japanese food. He was addressing the…
How to TikTok in Japanese
I’m catching up with my Japan Times articles. I had an article about Japanese TikTok accounts at the end of May: “Immerse yourself in the creativity and language…
How to Speak Demure Japanese
Learn Japanese with Me - https://bit.ly/4drmyU2
How to Use Japanese Counters
You can count on us to make Japanese counters easy! Let's sum of the basics with real-world examples.
How NOT to Learn Japanese
Learn Japanese with Yuta: https://bit.ly/3jowd6P Support me on Patreon: https://goo.gl/aiWNd5 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatYuta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatyuta/ Facebook: https://bit.ly/381qpHS Blog: http://www.yutaaoki.com/blog/
How to Speak Japanese Naturally
Learn Japanese with Yuta: https://bit.ly/3OY3G5c Support me on Patreon: https://goo.gl/aiWNd5 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatYuta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatyuta/ Facebook: https://bit.ly/381qpHS Blog: http://www.yutaaoki.com/blog/
Keto Diet Meets Japanese Food
In a country renowned for delicious rice and noodle dishes, cutting carbs might not be as challenging as you think.
A Dictionary of Japanese Food
Hosking, Richard A Dictionary of Japanese Food: ingredients & culture Rutland, Vt.: Charles E. Tuttle Co., c1996. Many years ago a professor...
How "Textbook Japanese" Sounds to Japanese People #learnjapanese
Learn Japanese with Me - https://bit.ly/4drmyU2
How to Read Your Gas Bill in Japan
Here's what you need to know about your gas bill in Japan. From setting up automatic payments to breaking down the different fees.
How Do You Choose New Manga to Read
As far as first world problems go, having difficulty choosing new manga is way up there. Nevertheless, it's always nice to have something to help with that.
Tokyo Cooking Classes: Learn to Cook Authentic Japanese Food
Love Japanese food? Want to do something a little more hands-on while visiting Tokyo? Here's why you should consider a cooking class - and how to find one…
10 Japanese Literature Books To Read This Halloween
In the spirit of spooky season, it’s time to delve into the mysterious, the unsettling and the downright terrifying.
How to be Sarcastic in Japanese
Learn Japanese with Yuta: https://bit.ly/41x1x3t Support me on Patreon: https://goo.gl/aiWNd5 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatYuta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatyuta/ Facebook: https://bit.ly/381qpHS Blog: http://www.yutaaoki.com/blog/
Everyday Japanese: How to Address Someone
Ever wonder how to properly address people in Japanese beyond using san? Here's a guide on the most common Japanese honorifics.
How to Learn Japanese with Songs
Learn Japanese with Yuta: https://bit.ly/3TKTo8h Support me on Patreon: https://goo.gl/aiWNd5 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatYuta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatyuta/ Facebook: https://bit.ly/381qpHS Blog: http://www.yutaaoki.com/blog/
How to Talk to Japanese Girls @バイアンドBAIAND
Learn Japanese with Yuta: https://bit.ly/3x9v6MB Support me on Patreon: https://goo.gl/aiWNd5 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatYuta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatyuta/ Facebook: https://bit.ly/381qpHS Blog: http://www.yutaaoki.com/blog/ Biand https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTJt_EpPa5Jylw2niq1R-PQ/featured
Why You Should Learn to Read and Write Japanese
Learn to read and write Japanese with a course for adults in Japan. Balance language study with your busy lifestyle.
Want to Practise Japanese through Light Novels? Read Otaria
“What light novels should I read if I’m learning Japanese?” is one of the questions I most frequently get asked, especially by people who are visiting Japan and…
10 Japanese Books in Translation to Read in 2025
Let’s think about less brain rot and more brain growth! Here are 10 Japanese books in translation for 2025 to add to your reading list.
How Food in Anime BROKE ME!
Today I discuss with you anime, food, and my weird complexes about such things. I know that I was using footage of Anime Expo 2017 btw, but I…
How to Clean Your Japanese Air Conditioner
Fight off dirt and mold with our guide to cleaning your Japanese air conditioner to keep your home at the ideal temperature year-round.
How to Learn Japanese Online From Zero
Learn Japanese with Yuta: https://bit.ly/3oZGyoR Support me on Patreon: https://goo.gl/aiWNd5 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatYuta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatyuta/ Facebook: https://bit.ly/381qpHS Blog: http://www.yutaaoki.com/blog/
How to Japanese Podcast – Episode 44 – スミマセン
In the newsletter this month, I took a look at 非外来語のカタカナ表記 (non-gairaigo katakana notation), which is a complicated way of saying “katakana used to write words that are…
How To Properly Visit A Japanese Shrine
Avoid etiquette faux pas at Japanese shrines with this helpful guide!
How to Japanese Podcast – Episode 45 – コロケーション
I finally managed to see John Wick: Chapter 4. It only came out in Japan in September, six months after it’s initial release. In the newsletter this month,…
How to Prepare For Japanese Job Interviews
Do you have some Japanese job interviews lined up? Here's what to expect and some tips on how to make the best first impression.
How to Deal with Your Japanese Neighbors
Here's a rundown on simple ways to connect to your Japanese neighbors and how to tackle everyday challenges.
How to "Install" Japanese in Your Brain
Learn Japanese with Yuta: https://bit.ly/3XHj0Yb Support me on Patreon: https://goo.gl/aiWNd5 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatYuta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatyuta/ Facebook: https://bit.ly/381qpHS Blog: http://www.yutaaoki.com/blog/
How to Redeliver a Package in Japanese
Have you ever missed a package delivery? We walk you through how to redeliver a package Japanese using Japan Post.
How to Learn Japanese with AI (ChatGPT)
Learn Japanese with Yuta: https://bit.ly/3H9qtH0 Support me on Patreon: https://goo.gl/aiWNd5 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatYuta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatyuta/ Facebook: https://bit.ly/381qpHS Blog: http://www.yutaaoki.com/blog/
How to Japanese Podcast – Episode 41 – Kanji
I have such good memories of the Fourth of July 2021. It was a perfect day in Chicago. Clear and warm but not hot, and when the sun…
How to Japanese Podcast – 号外 – Pre-JET Japanese Triage
Extra extra, read- er, hear all about it! Special edition of the How to Japanese Podcast! This is an audio version of a presentation I gave to departing…
How Japanese Kids Speak Japanese (4 to 6 y/o)
Learn Japanese with Yuta: https://bit.ly/428Y2nE Support me on Patreon: https://goo.gl/aiWNd5 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatYuta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatyuta/ Facebook: https://bit.ly/381qpHS Blog: http://www.yutaaoki.com/blog/
How Japanese People Handwrite Japanese
Learn Japanese with Yuta: https://bit.ly/3Q1brpF Support me on Patreon: https://goo.gl/aiWNd5 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatYuta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatyuta/ Facebook: https://bit.ly/381qpHS Blog: http://www.yutaaoki.com/blog/
SSSS.Dynazenon, or How To Read A Show In 1 Episode
SSSS.Dynazenon, the latest entry in the Gridman franchise, begins with a simple sentence… Scarred Souls Shine like Stars Okay, that was a lie. In truth, SSSS.Dynazenon begins with…
How It Feels to Read The Manga #Eldenring #Shorts #Anime
No post summary was provided.
The Wonderful World of Japanese Street Food
Japanese street food embodies the spirit of summer festivals, offering a delicious mix of traditional flavors and lively atmospheres.
号外 - How to Japanese Podcast Season 2
New episodes every Sunday/Monday
How to Ditch Duolingo and Actually Learn Japanese
Want an alternative to Duolingo now that they're firing workers and resorting to AI slop? Here's a much better way to study Japanese.
How to Japanese Podcast – Episode 42 – のだ
I remember vividly learning how to use んだ in Japanese. My third year teacher did a section on storytelling/explaining, and she had us tell different stories over and…
How To Learn About Japanese Culture Through Anime
I was looking through my twitter feed when I suddenly remembered how a lot of people kept telling me that I know so much about Japanese culture and…
Sentence Mining: How to Learn Japanese in Context
Have your Japanese studies gotten tired and boring? Maybe it's the way you're studying. How sentence mining can break you out of your rut.
How to Japanese Podcast – S03E01 – Emergency Murakami Podcast
We have the title for the new Murakami novel due out on April 13! It’s the same title as a 1980 novella that Murakami disavowed as a “failed…
How to Speak Japanese Like a Bad Boy
Learn Japanese with Yuta: https://bit.ly/3mKCRWu Support me on Patreon: https://goo.gl/aiWNd5 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatYuta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatyuta/ Facebook: https://bit.ly/381qpHS Blog: http://www.yutaaoki.com/blog/