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**Today's theme: Onsen Culture — 温泉 (おんせん / onsen)** ♨️ One of Japan's most beloved traditions is visiting an **onsen** (温泉 / おんせん) — a natural hot spring bath. Whether you're in the snowy mountains of Hokkaido or the volcanic regions of Kyushu, onsens are everywhere, and they come with their own set of important customs. Before entering the bath, you must **wash thoroughly** at the washing stations provided. This is called **かけ湯 (かけゆ / kakeyu)** — pouring hot water over yourself to rinse off. You'll also leave your **タオル (taおる / taoru)** — towel — outside the water, usually folded on your head. Most onsens are **混浴禁止 (こんよくきんし / kon'yoku kinshi)** — meaning men and women bathe separately in different sections. Here are some key vocabulary words to know: **脱衣所 (だついじょ / datsuijo)** means the changing room where you undress before entering. **露天風呂 (ろてんぶろ / rotenburo)** refers to an outdoor bath, which is often considered the most scenic and relaxing type. **入浴料 (にゅうよくりょう / nyūyokuryō)** is the entry fee you pay. And if you see a sign saying **入浴禁止 (にゅうよくきんし / nyūyoku kinshi)**, it means bathing is prohibited — often for people with tattoos, which are still restricted in many traditional onsens. 💬 **Discussion question:** Have you ever been to an onsen, or is it something on your Japan bucket list? Would you feel comfortable following all the customs? Share your thoughts below!

It’s official — the entire JLPT N5 course has been completed and is now available inside Rei Japanese. This means you now have access to: • All N5 grammar lessons • Structured progression from zero to N5 level • Clear explanations and practical examples • A complete foundation before moving to N4 If you’ve been following along from the beginning — thank you. If you’re just getting started, you now have a full roadmap ready. Go through the lessons in order, ask questions in the community, and stay consistent. This is where real progress begins. Let’s finish N5 strong. ついに、JLPT N5コースの全レッスンが完成し、Rei Japanese内で受講できるようになりました。 これで以下の内容にアクセスできます： ・N5文法の全レッスン ・ゼロからN5レベルまでの体系的な学習 ・分かりやすい解説と実用的な例文 ・N4へ進むためのしっかりとした基礎 最初から学習してくれている皆さん、本当にありがとうございます。これから始める方も、今は明確なロードマップがあります。 順番にレッスンを進め、コミュニティで質問し、継続してください。ここから本当の成長が始まります。 一緒にN5をやり切りましょう。