Want to chat in Japanese with your Japanese friends? In this blog, we'll show you everything you need to know ― from choosing a keyboard to typing tricky sounds! 💬 Why Type Japanese on Your Phone? 💬 Have you ever wanted to send a message in Japanese to a Japanese friend, but didn't know how to type it? 📨 Good news ― once you understand how Japanese typing works on a smartphone, it's actually faster and easier  than you might think! In this blog, we'll cover the two types o

Every spring, many people travel to Japan to see cherry blossoms.🌸 This tradition is called 花見(Hanami), which means “flower viewing.” But hanami is not only about looking at the flowers!! For many Japanese people, it feels more like a picnic and a chance to spend time together.🧺 Friends, families, and even coworkers gather under the sakura trees and enjoy the season. At a typical hanami, people bring food and drinks and sit on picnic sheets. You can often see bento boxes, s