What Japanese cultural tradition would you most like to experience and why? Misogi (みそぎ) One Japanese cultural tradition I would most like to experience is misogi (禊 / みそぎ). Misogi is a traditional purification practice where people cleanse the body and mind — sometimes by standing under a cold waterfall or entering freezing water while focusing deeply and enduring discomfort. I think it would be a powerful experience. It seems difficult, but also calming. I like the idea of challenging yourself, clearing your mind, and starting fresh. ❓Question: What Japanese cultural tradition would you most like to experience and why? Examples: 🌸 Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) 🎆 Hanabi festivals (fireworks festivals) ♨️ Staying at a traditional onsen ryokan 🥋 Martial arts training 🍵 Tea ceremony ⛩️ Visiting a shrine during New Year (hatsumōde) コメントで教えてください！(Tell us in the comments!)

Let's Go Karaoke! | JFF Theater https://share.google/1Cdyvw5b4YaSVkRzp Tomorrow evening is the first Monthly Movie Club. Follow the link to watch カラオケ行こ！Let’s Go Karaoke! Then tomorrow we can talk about it, learn about culture and practise some key phrases from the film. (Sydney time) The live call link: https://www.skool.com/live/GQRxJljhHtv

大丈夫　だいじょうぶ　daijoubu This is a must know phrase. So very common. It can mean yes or no, I'm fine, no thanks. Context, tone and gestures are key.

"Always do your best. What you plant now you will harvest later." — Og Mandino Follow the link, watch the video and learn along. Complete the work sheet. Write your hiragana on some paper. Writing helps you distinguish the characters and get them into your long term memory. Post your work. Show off your skills, receive feedback and get motivation from us sharing together. https://www.skool.com/japanese/classroom/78718867?md=34a5d8c4129545e1bd50ca5ac197fe9a Please try your best (ganbatte kudasai)!!! Joe Sensei. @Leonardo Adoccimo @Ricardo Solomons @Kev Hear @Julia Stanley @Harry Lewis @Serdar San @Lydia Cox @Cecilia Parks @Barry Prescott P.S. Bonus Challenge. Try and recognise the hiragana in this drawing. It is often hard to recognise characters when they are written stylistically, like how cursive can be hard for us to read.

✏️ Goal: Write a short diary entry in Japanese 🗒️ Topic: High Tea with family ✅ Beginner / N5 (with romaji + English) 家族とハイティーに行きました。 Kazoku to hai tī ni ikimashita. I went to a High Tea with my family. お茶はとてもおいしかったです。 Ocha wa totemo oishikatta desu. The tea was delicious. ケーキはおいしかったです。 Kēki wa oishikatta desu. The cake was tasty. サンドイッチはよかったです。 Sandoicchi wa yokatta desu. The sandwiches were nice. けしきはとてもきれいでした。 Keshiki wa totemo kirei deshita. The view was beautiful. とてもいい日でした。 Totemo ii hi deshita. It was a lovely day. ✅ N3 Version 家族といっしょにハイティーに行きました。 お茶もケーキもとてもおいしくて、サンドイッチもおいしかったです。 景色もとてもきれいで、ゆったりとした時間を過ごすことができました。 とても楽しくて、素敵な一日でした。 🫵 Your Turn Write 3–5 sentences about something you ate or a place you went. You can use: 〜ました 〜かったです 〜でした Example: レストランに行きました。とてもおいしかったです。 Simple is perfect 😊 If you're unsure of a word or phrase you want to use, feel free to ask! Ganbatte kudasai! Try your best! Joe Sensei.