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Dec. 14, 2025

[Reading:Level N4] Bears and Humans

◆SummaryThis story looks at why bear encounters in Hokkaido have been increasing.Instead of fear, it invites us to understand what drives bears to approach human towns and how our environment plays a role.It’s a gentle look at the relationship…

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Dec. 11, 2025

Discover Japan’s Animals: From Friendly Deer to Wild Sparrows

Meta Description  Discover why animals in Japan—from Nara’s friendly deer to hot-spring monkeys and tiny sparrows—fascinate visitors worldwide. A gentle guide for Japanese learners and travelers. ――――― Introduction If you’…

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Dec. 9, 2025

Dogs or Cats? Life with Pets in Japan

Meta Description   A gentle Easy Japanese Listening Practice story for Japanese Beginners. Learn Japanese through everyday topics like dogs, cats, and how pet life differs between Japan and other countries.   Introduction Today’s post …

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Dec. 6, 2025

Staple Foods of the World

Staple Foods of the World 【Summary】 Staple foods around the world can be broadly divided into rice, wheat, and corn, and each region has its own main staple. In Asia, people eat rice; in Europe and the United States, bread is common; in Mexico, to…

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Dec. 4, 2025

Discover Japan’s Seasonal Beauty: Understanding the Sakura Front and Koyo Front

Meta Description Japan’s seasons change dramatically from north to south. Learn how the sakura front and koyo front move across the country, and discover gentle travel tips for enjoying Japan’s autumn leaves. Ideal for Japanese for Begi…

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Dec. 2, 2025

Mastering Hiragana and Katakana: Why Starting with Katakana Makes Japanese Easier

Meta Description(120–150 characters)Learn Japanese efficiently by understanding why Katakana feels difficult and how practicing it first can transform your Japanese learning experience.   Introduction Learning Japanese can feel overwhe…

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Nov. 29, 2025

Reading:Level N4:Bento

Title: Bentō Is Interesting SummaryThis reading introduces what a bento is, how it developed, and the various styles that exist today.It touches lightly on topics such as homemade bento, convenience-store and station bentos, character bentos, and t…

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Nov. 24, 2025

Udemy vs. YouTube vs. Tutors: The Japanese Learning Battle *Beginner to Intermediate Japanese Listening practice

The Truth About Courseware! Can Udemy Really Make You Fluent in Japanese?   Sally’s Gentle, Supportive English Version Hello everyone. This is Sally, your Japanese teacher.Thank you very much for spending a little time with me today.I …

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Nov. 21, 2025

Learn Japanese on Udemy: Why Short, Focused Courses Help You Succeed *Beginner to Intermediate Japanese Podcast

Meta Description(120〜150字)Discover why short, focused Udemy courses are ideal for Japanese for Beginners. Learn how Sally Sensei teaches Kanji, Katakana, and Easy Japanese through warm, classroom-style Japanese Language Learning videos. Introduct…

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Nov. 18, 2025

Unlock Your Japanese Foundation: A Gentle Introduction to Kanji Learning

Meta Description A warm introduction to Sally’s new Udemy course for Japanese for Beginners. Learn Japanese through Kanji Components, improve reading skills, and strengthen your Japanese Language Learning foundation with Easy Japanese methods…

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Nov. 13, 2025

Why Your Japanese Teacher Insists on Speaking Japanese: AI, Immersion, and the Power of the Human Voice

📅 公開日: 2025年11月14日 Meta Description:Discover how AI aids translation, but why real Japanese teachers like Sally still prioritize immersive Japanese Listening Practice. Hear about a powerful student story and the importance of genuine human experien…

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Nov. 12, 2025

Why English Doesn’t Work Well in Japan – A Japanese Teacher Explains

📅 Published on: Nov 8, 2025 Have you ever wondered why English doesn’t seem to work in Japan, even though most Japanese people study it for years?As a Japanese teacher who has taught both in Japan and abroad, I’d like to share some insi…

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Nov. 12, 2025

Learn Japanese the Right Way: My New Kanji Course Is Now on Udemy!

📅 Published on: Nov 5, 2025 Hello everyone,I’m Sally, a certified Japanese teacher and the creator of Learn Japanese with Sally. I’m excited to announce that my brand-new Kanji course for beginners is now available on Udemy!After a mon…

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Nov. 12, 2025

The Secret Advantage: Why Learning Japanese Dialects (Hōgen) Makes You Luckier Than Tokyo Learners

The Secret Advantage: Why Learning Japanese Dialects (Hōgen) Makes You Luckier Than Tokyo Learners [SEO Title: The Secret Advantage: Why Learning Japanese Dialects (Hōgen) Makes You Luckier Than Tokyo Learners | Learn Japanese]Meta Description: Are…

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