Yesterday’s winner was… 食パン (Shokupan)! 🍞🔥 Soft, fluffy bakery perfection rises to the next round! Today’s matchup is a fried food showdown… 🔥 Japanese Food Tournament — Round 2 Matchup 🔥 🥩 Tonkatsu vs 🍗 Karaage Golden cutlet versus crispy chicken. Only one moves on. 🥩 Tonkatsu (とんかつ) A thick pork cutlet coated in panko breadcrumbs and fried until perfectly golden and crunchy. Served with shredded cabbage, rice, miso soup and rich tonkatsu sauce, this dish is hearty, satisfying and a staple of Japanese set meals. Why it is competitive this round: Crunchy outside, tender inside Deeply satisfying comfort food A full meal experience A classic restaurant favourite This is golden indulgence. 🍗 Karaage (唐揚げ) Juicy chicken marinated in soy sauce, garlic and ginger, then fried to crispy perfection. Whether served at festivals, in bento boxes or as a snack with friends, karaage is one of the most loved comfort foods in Japan. Why it’s a serious contender: Crispy, juicy perfection Bold savoury flavour Easy to snack on and share A universal crowd-pleaser This is irresistible fried chicken done the Japanese way. 🗳️ Time to Vote! Which one moves forward? The crispy pork powerhouse tonkatsu? Or the juicy fried favourite karaage? Vote now and defend your favourite! 🥩🍗 Round 2 is getting deliciously brutal.

✏️ Goal: Write a short diary entry in Japanese 🧠 Mini Lesson: Using で for transport 🧠 Mini Lesson: Go to work by ___ In Japanese, we use で to say by (transport). Pattern: Place に Transport で 行きます Examples: バスで行きます。 Basu de ikimasu. I go by bus. 電車で行きます。 Densha de ikimasu. I go by train. 車で行きます。 Kuruma de ikimasu. I go by car. ✅ Beginner 先生の車はこわれています。 Sensei no kuruma wa kowarete imasu. Sensei’s car is broken. ちょっといらいらします。 Chotto iraira shimasu. It’s frustrating. 駅に歩いて行きます。 Eki ni aruite ikimasu. I walk to the station. 仕事この辺に電車で行きます。 Shigoto no hen ni densha de ikimasu. I go to the area of my work by train. バスで仕事に行きます。 Basu de shigoto ni ikimasu. I go to work by bus. バスで本を読みます。 Basu de hon o yomimasu. I read on the bus. それはいいです。 Sore wa ii desu. That’s good. ✅ Advanced Version 先生の車が壊れてしまい、少し不便で困っています。 そのため、最近はバスで仕事に通っています。 通勤中に本を読めるので、それはそれで良い時間になっています。 大変ですが、前向きに考えるようにしています。 🫵 Your Turn Write 2–4 sentences about how you go to work or school. If you want, use: 〜で行きます ~de ikimasu Example: 電車で学校に行きます。 Simple is perfect 😊

Yesterday’s winner was… ラーメン (Ramen)! 🍜🔥 The king of noodle bowls charges into the next round! Today’s battle is a fascinating one — two everyday staples of Japanese life. 🔥 Japanese Food Tournament — Round 2 Matchup 🔥 🍙 Onigiri vs 🍞 Shokupan Rice icon versus fluffy bakery favourite. Only one moves on. 🍙 Onigiri (おにぎり) Simple, portable and endlessly comforting, onigiri is one of Japan’s most iconic foods. Hand-shaped rice balls filled with ingredients like salmon, tuna mayo, umeboshi or kombu, often wrapped in crisp nori. From homemade lunches to convenience stores across the country, onigiri is a daily companion for millions. Why it’s strong in this round: The ultimate Japanese grab-and-go food Endless filling combinations Nostalgic and comforting Deeply rooted in everyday Japanese life This is Japan in the palm of your hand. 🍞 Shokupan (食パン) Soft, pillowy and lightly sweet, shokupan is Japan’s famous milk bread. Perfect for thick toast, sandwiches, or simply enjoyed fresh from the bakery, shokupan’s airy texture and gentle sweetness make it a comfort food staple. Why it’s a strong contender: Cloud-soft texture Loved in bakeries across Japan Versatile for sweet or savoury toppings A modern everyday classic This is bakery perfection. 🗳️ Time to Vote! Which one advances? The iconic rice comfort of onigiri? Or the pillowy softness of shokupan? Vote now and defend your favourite! 🍙🍞 Round 2 is getting intense…

Definitely sakana more than niku 🐟

Yesterday’s winner was… ひつまぶし (Hitsumabushi)! 🍚🔥 Nagoya elegance powers into the next stage! Now we have a heavyweight clash… 🔥 Japanese Food Tournament — Round 2 Matchup 🔥 🍜 Yakisoba vs 🍜 Ramen Festival street legend versus global noodle icon. Only one moves on. 🍜 Yakisoba (焼きそば) Smoky, saucy and packed with nostalgic flavour, yakisoba is the smell of Japanese summer festivals. Stir-fried noodles with cabbage, pork and sweet-savory sauce, topped with pickled ginger and seaweed — simple, bold and deeply satisfying. Why it’s in this round: Pure matsuri (festival) energy Bold, punchy flavour Comforting and filling Street-food nostalgia factor This is summer in a takeaway tray. 🍜 Ramen (ラーメン) Deep broth, springy noodles and endless regional variations — ramen is a culinary universe. From tonkotsu to miso to shoyu, each bowl is a craft. Topped with chashu, egg, bamboo shoots and more, ramen can be humble or gourmet — but always comforting. Why it’s a powerhouse: Rich, layered flavours Massive regional diversity Year-round comfort food Global ambassador of Japanese cuisine This is obsession in a bowl. 🗳️ Time to Vote! Which noodle reigns supreme? The festival favourite yakisoba? Or the broth-built legend ramen? Cast your vote and defend your favourite! 🍜🔥 Round 2 just turned into a noodle war.