Emilio Olivieri

Do you want to learn Japanese but don't know where to start? According to a recent study on digital language acquisition, learners who utilize interactive online platforms can improve their retention rates by up to 60% compared to traditional methods. Whether you are a beginner or looking to

Anime has probably taught you more Japanese honorifics than any classroom has. Perhaps you’ve heard someone add "-chan" to your name or been called "senpai" online. What anime doesn’t tell you is why any of it works the way it does. This guide fixes

Have you ever wondered what studying Japanese is really like once you’re actually in Japan? Studies show that language immersion significantly improves fluency and confidence compared to classroom learning alone. That’s exactly what I experienced when I traveled to Japan in 2017 after years of studying the language.

Did you know Japan has a national holiday just to celebrate turning 20? Seijin no Hi, or Coming of Age Day, is one of Japan’s most meaningful cultural celebrations. Every second Monday of January, young adults across the country dress in traditional attire and gather at local ceremonies to

Did you know that Japan has 47 dialects? Pretty surprising for a country smaller than California! Each Japanese variety has its own special words, phrases, particles, and meanings. Even something as basic as how to say thanks in Japanese can sound completely different depending on where you are. And it&

Have you ever wondered how Japanese people celebrate New Year? In this article, we'll take a look at customs, traditions and events that are related to the celebration of the New Year in Japan, which it's a very meaningful time for Japanese people. Personally, I enjoy

Do you want to celebrate New Year in the Japanese way? Here are 9 traditions that Japanese people practice during Oshōgatsu or New Year. Each one of us have their own traiditons to celebrate New Year. I tend to think of my goals for the next year, and that'

Do you know how Chinese people celebrate the Western New Year? In this article, we take a look at Yuándàn 元旦, the first day of the year or New Year's Day, which is quite different from China's New Year not only on the dates, but also

Do you love watching movies during the Christmas Holiday? In this article, we’ll take a look at five Chinese Christmas movies that you can watch with your family and friends, describing their plots and providing trailers. That's something I absolutely love: to relax at home with your