Do You Know the Three Types of Japanese Characters? The Japanese writing system comprises three types of characters: kanji, katakana, and hiragana, each of which serves a specific purpose. That's one of the main reasons why language learners consider Japanese one of the most difficult to master, especially reading and writing it. But learning the[…]
14 April 2026∙7 minutes to read
Shoguns and Their Impacts on Japan Japanese shoguns ruled the country for more than 700 years, if we take the lean measure. They were often ruthless men, self-indulgent, and neglectful of their duties as leaders. However, more than a few are legendary, both for their wisdom, and their efforts to improve Japanese society. This article[…]
2 April 2025∙7 minutes to read
What Is Anime in the Japanese Anime Culture? Push through the pain. Giving up hurts more. — Vegeta, Dragon Ball Z Manga and anime are perhaps Japan's biggest cultural export – and they make up one of the most recognizable art styles on the planet. Since the nineties, when everyone in the Western world was suddenly[…]
20 December 2024∙10 minutes to read
The Best Way to Learn Japanese Imagine yourself touring Tokyo and Hokkaido, slipping down to Okinawa, with a detour to sample that fabled Kobe beef. Before you exchange your dollars for yen, you should study the language and learn kana - Japan's writing system. You don't need to be fluent in Japanese when you touch[…]
11 February 2024∙7 minutes to read
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Kyoto Attractions Everyone Should Visit We find the ancient capital of Japan near the Kamo River. It forms a part of the Kyoto prefecture. Kyoto is the 8th largest city in Japan by population with about 1.4 million residents. Home to hundreds of shrines, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and festivals, the city is often considered[…]
17 January 2024∙7 minutes to read
How to Learn Japanese Let's say you've just enroled in a Japanese for Beginners course. You already know you must master three writing systems: Kanji, Hiragana, and Katana. Furthermore, you'll have to understand Japanese grammar and learn how to speak with Japan's pitch-accent. Japanese beginners have a lot of practice ahead of them. Students undertaking[…]
2 November 2023∙7 minutes to read
Study Japanese at School or After Graduation: How, Why and Where? Japan — a tiny country with a big population, a big heart and a longstanding traditional culture. Australia — a huge country with a small population, a sense of fun and a longstanding indigenous culture (but a short 'white' one). To give you a[…]
10 April 2021∙7 minutes to read
The 4 Main Islands of Japan Japan is made up of four main islands. Honshu, the biggest of the four, is home to the Japanese capital of Tokyo as well as several other large cities. Hokkaido, to the north, is a popular holiday destination, especially when it comes to winter sports. In the south, we[…]
28 January 2021∙7 minutes to read
A Guide to the Japanese Tea Ceremony “You're all late for tea!” - March Hare, Alice in Wonderland 4.1 million tonnes of tea are produced globally every year. This equates to 130kg per second. While China is the largest producer of tea, Japan is famous for its tea ceremony. Preparing tea in Japan is an[…]
30 January 2020∙7 minutes to read
Entertainment in the Land of the Rising Sun Nippon is one home to one of the oldest civilizations on earth and, because of this, has witnessed countless examples of artistry in the forms of sculpting, painting, photography and film-making. Having influenced East Asian popular culture since time immemorial, Japan saw artistry flourish even in the[…]
21 November 2019∙6 minutes to read
The Practical Guide to Japanese Folklore In Asia, there are plenty of different countries, each with their own diverse culture. Japan is one of the eastern countries that many people are interested in because of its cuisine, art, countryside, and cultural heritage. An estimated 20 million tourists will visit the country in 2020. Japanese culture[…]
27 September 2019∙6 minutes to read
Origami in Japan: Culturally Significant or Fun Pastime? To say that origami is strictly Japanese art would be misleading; plenty of other cultures know how to make origami. For instance, children around the world routinely tempt fate with a fortune teller and send paper aeroplanes soaring. More than one paper boat has floated across bodies[…]
29 August 2019∙7 minutes to read
Everything You Need to Know Before Travelling to Japan! "We're fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance." -Japanese Proverb Taking a trip to Japan is a brilliant way to learn the Japanese language without taking Japanese lessons at a school or institute. Japan has been a popular tourist destination for[…]
28 June 2019∙10 minutes to read
Enter the Amazing World of Japanese Manga When contemplating Japanese culture, one cannot overlook one particular, fascinating facet. An aspect that not only expresses the soul of the culture but does so in a way that actually stimulates the economy! Manga is not only a Japanese cultural export. These serial graphic novels, usually produced in[…]
17 June 2019∙10 minutes to read
Everything you Need to Know about Japanese Traditions and Culture! You might be preparing a trip to Japan or simply be passionate about the Country of the Rising Sun, what is certain is that Japan will always surprise you. Did you know that Japanese was the 9th most spoken language in the world? The native[…]
16 May 2018∙9 minutes to read
Everything You Need To Know Before Travelling to Japan To undertake a visit to Japan is probably the best way to learn this fascinating and unique language while experiencing why Westerners qualify Japanese culture as"strange". With more than 310,000 Britons visiting the Japanese islands last year, British citizens might only account for 1% of the[…]
14 May 2018∙10 minutes to read
A Cultural Guide To Learning Japanese You might be considering taking Japanese lessons in order to communicate in the 10th most spoken language in the world. It would be a wise choice. Not only are the language and culture rich and diverse, but the Japanese economy ranks 3rd worldwide meaning that the country holds significant[…]
10 May 2018∙10 minutes to read
The Benefits of Learning Japanese There are 128 million Japanese speakers, including 127 million native speakers. The language is ranked thirteenth among the most widely spoken languages in the world. There are about 1 million Japanese diaspora with large populations in countries such as Brazil and the USA, but also countries colonized by the Japanese[…]
5 March 2018∙9 minutes to read
Learning a foreign language is never an easy task, especially when the alphabet is different.
When you start learning Japanese, you will tell yourself it would be easier to learn Italian or Spanish!
But, if you’ve ever dreamed of living in Japan, taking a language course in Kyoto or spending you holidays in Tokyo, you will need Japanese language lessons to, at least, learn the polite phrases important in Japanese culture.
On the Superprof platform, your private teacher will start by teaching you the Japanese alphabet, the fundamental basis for speaking Japanese and mastering Japanese writing (i.e., kanji, hiragana and hiragana katakana).
The Japanese culture is so rich that a year of private Japanese lessons will not even be enough to learn everything about the land of the rising sun and its language.
Language learning requires an effective method and adequate teaching materials.
For example, the Minna no Nihongo and the Assimil method are two excellent tools that have been proven to be effective.
The best way to learn Japanese quickly is with a private tutor. However, the learner will need to work on their Japanese vocabulary on a daily basis. And, of course, acquiring a English-Japanese dictionary can be very helpful.
Regular lessons will also improve your Japanese reading and writing skills, which should help you reach a common language level.
Our experienced teachers offer Japanese conversation classes, introduction to Japanese business, Japanese vocabulary courses and intensive training to prepare for assessment tests, such as the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).
Japanese language courses are open to all levels, from beginner to advanced, from A1 to C2, from primary school to university.
Grammar, vocabulary, conversation, pronunciation, writing and reading are taught face-to-face, at the home or by webcam with a Japanese tutor or a graduate of Japanese didactics and languages.
In addition to the satisfaction of Japanese oral comprehension as a second language, you will have something great to add to your curriculum vitae: being a Japanese speaker will allow you to try expatriation with a work-holiday program or allow you to be sponsored by a company to work in Japan.
Although the cost of living on the Japanese archipelago is high, the third largest economy in the world will offer you better salaries as a result.
In addition, you will learn more about life in Japan and its history.
One final note, the Japanese language has only five vowels (A, I, U, E, O) and the sounds are found in English. The grammatical system of Japanese should, therefore, pose fewer problems than Korean or Mandarin Chinese classes!