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Btw, I'm rolling out these lessons on the Japanese writing system over the course of the month. But if you're trying to learn from scratch and can't wait, I do recommend the Genki series or Minna no Nihongo series. Both are great for beginners.

An image with an outline of japan, and some hiragana characters. "japanese lesson, learn hiragana 001" on katinjapan.com/learnjapanese.

A hiragana chart, showing 3 more pdf pages for easy studying

This year, I'm starting to roll out Japanese "lessons". If you've ever wanted to learn Japanese, start here with learning hiragana! FREE PDF included in the blog :P katinjapan.com/lesson/learn...

#learnjapanese #japan #blogger

This year, I’m using my hobonichi not only for to-do’s but to track my goals and more. Check it out!
katinjapan.com/using-my-hob...

#blog #japanesestationery #hobonichi #journaling #japan

women in winter furs and kimonos walk toward the asakusa public hall. titled "miniblog: coming of age in Japan"

Quickly following the New Year comes Coming of Age Day (seijin no hi) in Japan. Learn more about its tradition through the lens of my own experience as a study-abroad student.

This miniblog is a fun one! katinjapan.com/coming-of-ag...

#blog #japan

Happy New Year!

Man After Man: An Anthropology of the Future (1990) is a speculative book written by Scottish geologist Dougal Dixon and illustrated by Philip Hood. The scene depicts a future evolutionary descendant of man a "tundra dweller" attacked by a different descendants species of man in a wintery setting. I'm the distance more large assed members of the tundra dwellers ignore the violent scene. SEASONS GREASONS ONE AND ALL

SEASON'S GREASONS

This will be my last blog of 2025, and I'm so proud of myself for writing 13 of them this year.

Starting this blog was something I'd been wanting to do since studied abroad in 2017, and it's a project I'm really proud of.

Here's to at least 13 more in 2026!

#blogging #2025reflection #newyear

a photo of hokkaido jingu shrine covered in snow. titled: "6 fun things to do in winter". read at katinjapan.com

Planning your Winter Japan trip and still not sure what to do? Check out my 6 Fun Things to do in Winter in Japan:
katinjapan.com/fun-things-t...

Winter is my favorite season in Japan, and there are so many ways to spend the holiday season.

#japan #japanblog #blogging #writing

A large round plate of food consisting of omurice with a tomato cream curry and salad, overlaid with the title "9 must-go places to eat in Mashiko". Read more at katinjapan.com

View out the window of Mashiko's Michi-no-eki. A picturesque sky framed by a sleek wooden interior and circle lamps

This month's blog entry is all about my top 9 must-go places to eat in Mashiko. If you make it out to Mashiko in Tochigi Pref. check these out! Portions are plentiful, nature is abundant, and the art is incredible. katinjapan.com/must-go-plac...

#blog #omurice #japan #japanblog #katinjapan #writing

My oc, Enoch wearing his cape, rendered in sailor 223 ink

I don't plug my other projects too often, but read my blog about where I got my ink on @katinjapan.com:

katinjapan.com/miniblog-vis...

#blog #sailorink #stationery #art

btw, i love using this pass holder when i take the train or pay for something at the conbini because it looks like i'm casting a money spell LMAO

a piece of art from the exhibit featuring all 6 little witchlings from ojamajo doremi. Titled: visiting the ojamajo doremi 25th anniversary museum pop-up

a decorative commuter pass holder with doremi on it, and a sticker with a magic wand inside

water flooding at harajuku station in august 2024

This week's blog is just a love letter to my favorite childhood anime, Ojamajo Doremi.

I visited the 25th anniversary exhibit last year, and it was great. I did have to brave a downpour to get there, though 😅. Read more: katinjapan.com/visiting-the...

#anime #ojamajodoremi #japan #jblogger #blog

For those in RVA, if you read and comment on the blog, you’ll get $1 off your next order at Jace’s matcha cart until September 27th! Support his journey: www.instagram.com/findyourexit...

And don’t miss his exclusive Black Sesame Banana Matcha Latte recipe at the end of the blog! 🍌🍵

This week, I got to interview my friend, and owner of @findyourexitplan, Jace, about where to get the best matcha, his business philosophy, and how he got started in the specialty tea industry.

Read: katinjapan.com/where-to-get...

#matchalatte #japan #matcha #matchalover #interview #localbusiness

They honestly arrived so much faster than I expected. It took about a week to get shipped, but only a couple days to get here.

Got my #hobonichi techos today! Can't wait to start using 'em. I usually just get the weeks, but I want more of a journalling experience with the day free.

Thinking of a blog post to make about it... or maybe I'll just update my existing post...

ordered my new hobonichi for 2026 😎

time to wait two weeks for it to arrive 😭

#hobonichi #bulletjournal #hobonichitecho

*takes notes* Definitely gonna set an alarm for the next signup period!

I was eight hours off from being able to apply for the JLPT this year aahhhh

The beige storefront and ornate logo of Ancora, an upscale stationery store in Ginza, Tokyo. Read the blog, "Miniblog: visiting the ancora stationery store in Tokyo" at katinjapan.com.

If you love customizable fountain pens and a seemingly endless ink catalogue, check out my blog about Ancōra in Tokyo: katinjapan.com/miniblog-vis...

I was impressed by their high-quality stationery products, and even tested one of their inks!

#jblogger #japan #ginza #stationery #sailor #blogging

The Yumi Kitagishi and Tamagotchi covers this year are so cute omg

So excited about the full Hobonichi lineup announcement! Thinking about getting a weeks and a hon this year to have an extra space for journaling... 😌

#hobonichi

I think this is a great step for future students to benefit from.

Romanization is tricky to begin with, so simplifying it is a great idea.

the colorful dotonbori street in osaka combined with a photo of vegan sushi. title: eating vegan and gluten free in osaka. read at katinjapan.com

I never thought I’d love vegan sushi, but eating vegan and gluten free in Osaka gave me a new perspective.
katinjapan.com/eating-vegan...

I talk about trying to find vegan and GF restaurants in Japan in my blog!

#japaneats #japan #osaka #jblogger #blog

glowing aquamarine pylons holding holdfish illuminate the dark. 7 must-go places in ginza. read more at katinjapan.com

From Japanese-style breakfast to luxury shopping, here are my top 7 picks for what to do when you’re in Ginza!

katinjapan.com/7-must-go-pl...

#japan #japantravel #travelguide #jblogger #blogging #ginza

Record number of people sent to hospital for heatstroke in June, data shows Of those hospitalized, 10,342 were age 65 or over, accounting for about 60% of the total.

The number of people in Japan sent to hospital by ambulance in June due to heatstroke more than doubled from a year before to 17,229, the highest for the month in records dating back to 2010, data shows.

If you're planning on visiting Tokyo in the Summer, these are 5 Ways to Stay Cool in the Tokyo Heat: katinjapan.com/5-ways-to-st...

Share with your friends or family visiting this season and stay cool!

#japan #japantraveltips #staycool #summer #traveltips

Ever wanted to use the handy ETC toll-booths in Japan? If so, check out my blog on how to apply for a personal ETC card.

Plus, an ETC card is an absolute must for roadtrips, especially near Tokyo.

Read more: katinjapan.com/your-guide-t...

#etccardjapan #japantravel #roadtripjapan #japanroadtrip

Not currently! I enjoy writing the blog right now, but may branch out in the future :) I saw some of your shorts on your page - beautiful scenery

Thanks! Hope it can help inspire your travels too :)