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.

Yesterday’s winner was… 食パン (Shokupan)! 🍞🎉 Soft, fluffy joy rises to the next round! Now for today’s savoury showdown… 🔥 Japanese Food Tournament — Round 1 Matchup 🔥 🥟 Gyoza vs 🥩 Tonkatsu Crispy dumplings versus golden cutlet. Only one moves on. 🥟 Gyoza (餃子) Pan-fried to crispy perfection on the bottom and juicy on the inside, gyoza are flavour-packed dumplings usually filled with minced pork, cabbage, garlic and chives. Often served with a soy-vinegar dipping sauce and chilli oil, gyoza are a favourite side dish at ramen shops — but honestly, they can steal the spotlight. Why people love it: - Crispy + juicy texture combo - Perfect shareable dish - Bold savoury flavour - Irresistible with dipping sauce This is small but mighty food. 🥩 Tonkatsu (とんかつ) A thick pork cutlet coated in panko breadcrumbs and fried until golden and crunchy — tonkatsu is a hearty classic. Served with shredded cabbage, rice, miso soup, and rich tonkatsu sauce, it’s satisfying and deeply comforting. Why people love it: - Crunchy outside, tender inside - Filling and satisfying - A full meal experience - A staple of Japanese set meals (定食) This is golden, crispy indulgence. 🗳️ Time to Vote! Which one moves forward? - The crispy, juicy bite of gyoza? - Or the hearty crunch of tonkatsu? Vote now and defend your favourite! 🥟🥩

Yesterday’s winner was… 天ぷら (Tempura)! 🍤🎉 Crispy, golden perfection moves on to the next round! Now for today’s clash… 🔥 Japanese Food Tournament — Round 1 Matchup 🔥🍢 Oden vs 🥞 Dorayaki Warm winter comfort versus sweet nostalgic goodness. Only one moves on. 🍢 Oden (おでん) Simple, warming, and deeply comforting, oden is a traditional Japanese winter dish. Ingredients like daikon, boiled eggs, tofu, fish cakes and konyaku slowly simmer in a light soy-based broth, soaking up rich flavour. You’ll often find oden at convenience stores in winter, where it becomes the perfect cold-weather meal. Why people love it: - Warm and comforting on cold days - A variety of textures and flavours in one pot - A nostalgic, everyday Japanese food experience - Simple ingredients made special through slow cooking This is winter in a bowl. 🥞 Dorayaki (どら焼き) Soft pancake-like cakes filled with sweet red bean paste (あんこ) — simple and delicious. Dorayaki is one of Japan’s most beloved sweets and is famously known as the favourite snack of Doraemon. Modern versions sometimes include cream, custard, or chocolate, but the classic anko filling remains timeless. Why people love it: - Soft, sweet and comforting - A classic wagashi-inspired dessert - Nostalgic and widely loved - Perfect with tea or coffee This is sweet simplicity done right. 🗳️ Time to Vote! Which one moves forward? - The warm comfort of oden? - Or the sweet nostalgia of dorayaki? Vote now and tell us why! 🍢🥞

Here is a version of the Paired Speaking Practice 3 script that has kanji then a hiragana version. @Fenny Toriyama This will give you the intonation of Konnichiwa @Christopher Teo

Konbanwa!! I'm making a new course that is unlocked at level 3 to reward our members who are active and engage with our community. I'll release the videos when I can and eventually make worksheets to go with them too. https://www.skool.com/japanese/classroom/50870212?md=8e4afba3616a413791be7a173f2caa74 If you're level 3 or above, please take a look. ぜひ見てください！！！ ジョー先生。