

Have you ever wondered where the Japanese words “やばい (yabai)” and “オタク(otaku)” come from? 🤔📚
Both of these words are super common in modern Japanese. 🇯🇵 If you’ve watched anime, chatted with Japanese friends, or scrolled through...
tomo-japanese
May 3


A Taste of Japan in Singapore: Joya Onsen Cafe 🇯🇵🛁🍵
When I was a child, I went on a family trip to Nagasaki 🗾. One of the best memories was soaking in a traditional hot spring with my...
tomo-japanese
May 3


Fun Japanese Games for Everyone! 🎌✨
Hi, everyone!😁 Today, I’d like to introduce some fun and easy Japanese games you can play even at a Basic level. 👏✨ I often use these...
tomo-japanese
May 3


🇸🇬Hidden Gem: Best Ramen in SG🍜
みなさんは ラーメンが 好きですか? (Do you like Ramen?) わたしは 大好(だいす)きです🍜🫶 Ramen is one of the most famous and popular Japanese foods, and there are...
tomo-japanese
Apr 2


My Favourite Places in Kyoto
Konnichiwa, everyone! I’m Manae Torī, a new teacher at Tomo Japanese Language School. Please call me Manae-sensē. Have you ever heard of...
tomo-japanese
Apr 2


Have you heard of the Japanese tradition called hanami?🌸🍱
Every spring, people in Japan take part in hanami, which means “flower viewing.” It’s a special event where friends, colleagues, and...
tomo-japanese
Apr 2


Hinamatsuri (雛祭り)🎎✨
At Tomo, we don’t just teach the Japanese language—we also introduce and share Japanese culture.✨ Today, I’d like to introduce...
tomo-japanese
Mar 1


Have you ever used a "ゆたんぽ" (Yutanpo)?
Recently, I went back to Japan for お正月 (Shōgatsu: New Year) 🎍✨ I flew from Singapore, and before I knew it, I had arrived in Japan while...
tomo-japanese
Mar 1


🇯🇵Best Kaisen-don in Singapore🍽
みなさんは 海鮮丼(かいせんどん)が 好きですか? (Do you like Kaisen-don?) わたしは 大好(だいす)きです🫶 "海鮮丼 (Kaisen-don)" is a Japanese dish consisting of fresh seafood,...
tomo-japanese
Feb 1


Mastering Japanese New Year Greetings: The Key to Speaking Naturally🔑
あけましておめでとうございます (Akemashite omedetō gozaimasu) ! 🌅 Welcome to 2025! Today, let’s dive into two essential Japanese phrases for the New...
tomo-japanese
Feb 1