Get started on Nihongo Manabu!

Read the Introduction to Japanese, check out our lessons page, learn some new vocabulary, or practice your reading!

Want to know some fun, random anecdotes about Japanese language, the culture, or the people? Check out our articles in Everything Japanese!

Why should I learn Japanese?

– It’s fun!

– To challenge yourself!

– To learn more about the Japanese culture, and about the country

– If you intend to go Japan for a holiday, it’s useful to learn some basic phrases

– Japan is rich in popular culture – JPOP, anime, manga, dramas and movies