Hi I’m glad to join! I speak some Chinese and lived in Japan for two years so looking forward to learning more

Konnichiwa lovelies, namae wa Cecilia des!! I am glad to be back and see the community has grown so much. I am looking forward to learn along side you. For me it’s back to basics… soo Hiragana here I come lol. Comment below where you currently at in your learning journey!!

Already learned hiragana? Or getting close? One of the best things you can do is review regularly. Recognition speed is important, and a quick quiz can help you spot any characters that still need a little practice. I found this useful Hiragana Quiz video: https://youtu.be/EwJgubX_J4k?si=r6Mp_oAdvaEbgOA8 🎯 Challenge yourself: - Watch the video from start to finish. - See how many characters you can identify correctly. - Pay attention to any hiragana that slow you down. Remember, fluency comes from lots of small reviews over time. Let us know in the comments: ✅ How many did you get right? ✅ Which hiragana are still giving you trouble? If you haven't yet mastered hiragana, I recommend the Hiragana Master Class: https://www.skool.com/japanese/classroom/78718867 Good luck! がんばってください！ Ganbatte kudasai! 😄 Joe Sensei.

⚽ Japan Fact Friday — Captain Tsubasa and the Rise of Japanese Football In 1981, manga artist Yōichi Takahashi created a football manga called Captain Tsubasa. The story follows a young football genius named Tsubasa Ozora, who dreams of leading Japan to victory on the world stage. At the time, football was nowhere near as popular in Japan as baseball. Many Japanese children had never even considered playing football seriously. Then Captain Tsubasa arrived! ⚽ A Manga That Changed a Nation Kids across Japan became obsessed with the series. They copied Tsubasa's shots. They practised after school. They dreamed of playing for Japan. The impact was so great that many future stars have credited the manga for inspiring their careers, including: ⚽ Hidetoshi Nakata ⚽ Shunsuke Nakamura ⚽ Yuto Nagatomo Even international players such as Andrés Iniesta, Zinedine Zidane, and Lionel Messi have spoken about growing up with Captain Tsubasa. 🌏 Fiction Becomes Reality When the manga began, Japan had never qualified for a World Cup. Tsubasa's dream seemed impossible. But in 1998, Japan finally reached its first FIFA World Cup. Today, Japan regularly competes at the World Cup and produces players for major European leagues. A fictional dream helped inspire a real one. 🧠 Why This Matters Captain Tsubasa shows the power of stories. One manga encouraged an entire generation to believe: "Maybe Japan can compete with the best in the world." And eventually, it did. 🧠 Language Lesson ⚽ サッカーがすきです。 Sakkā ga suki desu. I like football. ⚽ サッカーが好きじゃないです。 Sakka ga suki janai desu. I don't like football. ⚽ ゆめがあります。 Yume ga arimasu. I have a dream. ⚽ にほんのだいひょうになりたいです。 Nihon no daihyō ni naritai desu. I want to represent Japan. 🫵 Your Turn What story, movie, manga, or anime inspired you when you were young? And have you ever watched Captain Tsubasa? Answer in English or Japanese 😊 See you next Friday for another Japan Fact Friday 🇯🇵✨⚽ P.S. Ocha and Chat is on this Sunday from 10 am Sydney time.

すみません、また病気になってしまいました。 I'm sorry. I've gotten sick again. I won't be able to do Ocha and Chat tomorrow.