Introduce yourself and share a pic of something Japanese you own or something Japanese that you're interested in! Feel free to explain why you want to learn Japanese or what you like about Japan. Also, feel free to post any Japanese language questions you have. I'd be glad to answer them! As for me, I love learning Judo. Have you ever tried it? And I love Japanese literature, such as Kokoro by Natsume Soseki. Have you read any Japanese novels? I also really enjoyed Cowboy Bebop when it came out! Not the live action Netflix version! To start learning, I highly recommend Your 50 First Sentences Course: https://www.skool.com/japanese/classroom/fe1c2853?md=60ee3552d26e4ffcb910a86675e10f95 Arigatou, Joe Sensei.

I do want to try this. Have anyone tried it?

We’re here - the Grand Final! After weeks of voting, debating, and some very hard choices, only two remain. The Grand Final: 🐉 Dragon Ball vs ⚙️ Fullmetal Alchemist Legacy versus mastery. Roots versus refinement. Only one will be crowned our community’s favourite anime. 🐉 Dragon Ball (ドラゴンボール) This is where it all began for countless fans. Dragon Ball didn’t just succeed—it defined what shōnen anime could be. Why it reached the Grand Final: Created the blueprint for training arcs, power growth, and rivalries A sense of adventure, humour, and joy that spans generations Characters that became global cultural icons An influence so deep that modern anime still echoes it This is anime history. Without Dragon Ball, the landscape looks completely different. ⚙️ Fullmetal Alchemist (鋼の錬金術師) A series often spoken about in terms of perfection. Fullmetal Alchemist balances action, philosophy, emotion and politics with rare precision. Why it reached the Grand Final: Exceptionally tight storytelling from start to finish Deep themes of sacrifice, morality, and responsibility A richly realised world and unforgettable cast A story that resonates just as strongly on rewatch This is anime at its most complete—crafted with care and purpose. 🗳️ THE FINAL VOTE This is it. Do you choose the foundational legend that shaped the genre? Or the storytelling masterpiece that refined it? 💬 Cast your final vote and share why—this is the one worth defending. 勝つのはどっちだ！？ (Which one will be crowned!?) 🏆🔥

Huge congratulations to Ev san（エヴァルゼグ） — who has officially reached Daimyō level! 👏✨ Reaching Daimyō reflects steady effort, curiosity, and a genuine love of Japanese language and culture. It also marks someone as a leader within our community, helping make this space welcoming, fun, and motivating for others. 🗾❄️ Province Claimed: 蝦夷（えぞ）— Yezo Ev san has claimed Yezo, the historical name for modern-day Hokkaidō. Yezo is famous for: breathtaking natural beauty wide open landscapes and seasons and some of Japan’s most delicious food From fresh seafood to rich regional dishes, it’s a province that celebrates both nature and nourishment — a perfect reflection of Ev’s appreciation for what Japan has to offer beyond the big cities. A thoughtful and fitting choice. 🈶 Mini Japanese 大名（だいみょう） – Daimyō 蝦夷（えぞ） – Yezo 北海道（ほっかいどう） – Hokkaidō おめでとうございます！ – Congratulations! 👉 エヴァルゼグさん、大名レベル到達おめでとうございます！ 🌱 What This Represents Claiming Yezo symbolises strength, independence, and respect for nature. Ev’s journey shows how consistent effort and genuine interest lead to meaningful progress. Please join me in congratulating エヴァルゼグさん 🎉 Who will be the next Daimyō to rise? @Ev Ginguene おめでとうございます！

Are you able to make next week's Ocha and Chat Weekly Live Call? Vote in the poll below. There were some technical difficulties which left me on a live call alone for 25 minutes (I almost had to talk to my wife!). But in the end we had a chat about going to Japan, including hiking the nakasendo, playing competitive card games and visiting Aomori ken. Ocha and Chat: 〜たい (want to do) Verb (ます-stem) + たいですDōshi (masu-sutemu) + tai desu - たべます → たべたいです tabemasu → tabetai desu (want to eat) - いきます → いきたいです ikimasu → ikitai desu (want to go) Example Verbs (Action Words) 食べる 食べます 食べたいです tabetai desu want to eat 飲む 飲みます 飲みたいです nomitai desu want to drink 行く 行きます 行きたいです ikitai desu want to go 見る 見ます 見たいです mitai desu want to see 買う 買います 買いたいです kaitai desu want to buy 話す 話します 話したいです hanashitai desu want to talk 勉強する 勉強します 勉強したいです benkyō shitai desu want to study する します したいです shitai desu want to do Example Places (〜に / 〜へ) 日本 Nihon Japan 東京 Tōkyō Tokyo 京都 Kyōto Kyoto カフェ kafe café レストラン resutoran restaurant うち uchi home がっこう gakkō school こうえん kōen park デパート depāto department store えき eki station Example Sentences (Model Answers) - 日本に行きたいです。 Nihon ni ikitai desu. - カフェでコーヒーを飲みたいです。喫茶店　きっさてん　kissaten Kafe de kōhī o nomitai desu. - 東京で買いものをしたいです。 Tōkyō de kaimono o shitai desu. - レストランでラーメンを食べたいです。 Resutoran de rāmen o tabetai desu. - うちで日本語を勉強したいです。 Uchi de Nihongo o benkyō shitai desu. 🗣️ Ocha & Chat Pair Practice (Short Script) A: こんにちは。 Konnichiwa. なにをしたいですか。 Nani o shitai desu ka. B: こんにちは。 Konnichiwa. わたしは カフェでコーヒーを飲みたい です。 Watashi wa kafe de kōhī o nomitai desu. {A}-さんは？ {A}-san wa? A: わたしは 日本にまた行きたい です。 Watashi wa Nihon ni mata ikitai desu. B: いいですね！ ii desu ne! そうですよね。 Sentence ending in level of emphasis: Sou desu. Sou desu ne Sou desu yo Sou da ze