Archive
2026
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September
コーヒーゼリー…
Saya shares a coffee jelly she bought at a Japanese convenience store and invites readers to explore Japan’s many delicious convenience-store sweets.
生徒の日本旅行「京都の人力車」…
Discover rickshaws in Kyoto through a short bilingual travel post with Japanese furigana and English translations.
いつもありがとうございます…
Saya thanks everyone for using Gaku and encourages learners to keep practicing Japanese every day.
夏休みの宿題…
Saya shares her son's summer vacation homework: looking for summer constellations and finding Cygnus.
生徒の日本旅行「鈴鹿サーキット」…
A student's travel photo introduces Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture, a popular destination for fans of cars and racing.
Premium Storiesが見やすくなりました！…
Gaku’s Premium Stories page is now easier to browse. Take a look at the larger covers, clearer headings, and filters that help you find your next Japanese story.
アップルパイ…
A short bilingual Japanese diary about delicious supermarket apple pie with big apple pieces.
風鈴…
A short bilingual Japanese blog about wind chimes and the refreshing sound of summer.
JLPT Practiceの問題ページができました！…
A short bilingual announcement introducing Gaku’s JLPT Practice pages for N5 through N1, with kanji and vocabulary available now and grammar coming soon.
白玉ぜんざい…
A short easy Japanese food diary about making shiratama zenzai with chewy rice dumplings and sweet red beans.
生徒の日本旅行「桜」…
A student’s spring travel photo introduces cherry blossoms in full bloom in Japan.
August
【New】Expressionsページが新しくなりました…
A short bilingual announcement introducing Gaku’s updated Expressions page, where learners can explore Japanese onomatopoeia, proverbs, everyday idioms, and four-kanji idioms by category.
スパイダーマンの映画…
A short easy Japanese diary about watching a Spider-Man movie in IMAX for the first time.
パンが焦げました…
A short bilingual Japanese diary about baking bread a little too long and trying again more carefully next time.
【Coming Soon】JLPT Practice…
A short bilingual announcement previewing Gaku’s upcoming JLPT practice content for levels N5 through N1.
かき氷…
A short easy Japanese summer diary about eating strawberry kakigori with plenty of milk on a hot day.
ゲームの日本語…
Learn three casual Japanese expressions that friends often use while gaming: 重い, バグった, and ミスった.
【Update】フラッシュカードがもっと使いやすくなりました…
An update introducing easier Gaku flashcards that help beginners learn hiragana and katakana one character at a time, while also supporting advanced Japanese study.
梅酒…
A short easy Japanese food diary about enjoying sweet umeshu with ice on a hot summer day.
生徒の旅行「大阪城」…
A short easy Japanese travel blog about Osaka Castle, its museum, history, and panoramic views.
【New】フラッシュカード…
A short bilingual announcement introducing Gaku’s Japanese flashcards for vocabulary, kanji, conjugation, everyday expressions, and saved words.
たこ焼き…
A short easy Japanese diary about making takoyaki at home with family.
セミ…
A short easy Japanese diary about loud cicadas, hot weather, and the sound of summer.
【New】オノマトペのコンテンツ…
A short bilingual announcement introducing Gaku’s new Japanese onomatopoeia content with manga scenes and interactive quizzes.
ユニクロ…
A short easy Japanese diary about buying three pieces of clothing at a busy UNIQLO store.
July
つるつるとずるずる…
Learn how tsurutsuru and zuruzuru describe two different parts of the experience of eating udon in Japanese.
うなぎパン…
A short easy Japanese culture blog about Doyo no Ushi no Hi and a playful eel-shaped chocolate bread.
生徒の日本旅行「奈良の鹿」…
A short easy Japanese travel blog about the deer in Nara Park and the special rice crackers visitors can feed them.
きんぴらごぼうトースト…
A short easy Japanese food diary about making kinpira gobo and enjoying the leftovers on toast for breakfast.
いちごのソフトクリーム…
A short easy Japanese summer diary about eating strawberry-flavored soft-serve ice cream on a hot day.
うれしいレビュー…
A short easy Japanese update celebrating wonderful reviews from learners who use Gaku regularly.
そうめん流し…
A short easy Japanese culture blog about nagashi somen, a fun summer way to catch and eat cold noodles.
たい焼き…
A short easy Japanese food blog introducing taiyaki, its fish shape, and its most popular filling.
みずみずしい…
An easy Japanese blog explaining みずみずしい, a word used for food that is fresh and full of moisture.
生徒の日本旅行…
A short easy Japanese diary about students who love Japan and a beautiful photo of Mount Fuji taken from Tokyo Skytree.
和牛…
A short easy Japanese food blog about wagyu beef and deciding whether to make sukiyaki, yakiniku, or gyudon.
将棋…
A short easy Japanese diary about playing shogi with my child, losing the game, and feeling disappointed.
新しいコンテンツ…
A short easy Japanese announcement introducing Gaku’s illustrated proverbs, four-character idioms, and common expressions.
おいしそう！…
A short easy Japanese blog about saying oishisou when food looks delicious.
抹茶オレ…
A short easy Japanese summer blog about buying a cold matcha latte at a convenience store.
暑中見舞い…
A short easy Japanese culture blog about shochu mimai, summer greeting letters sent to important people during the hot season.
今日のおやつ…
A short easy Japanese diary about garlic butter Pringles made in collaboration with Ultraman.
タイ料理…
A short easy Japanese food blog about making pad thai and enjoying Thai dishes such as tom yum goong and green curry.
ファイナルファンタジー…
A short easy Japanese diary about loving Final Fantasy VII and playing the original game in English.
ニューコンテンツ「鬼」…
A short easy Japanese introduction to Gaku’s new free culture content about oni.
ぜひ食べてください…
A beginner-friendly Japanese grammar blog about 〜てください and the verb te-form.
わらび餅…
A short easy Japanese food blog about warabi mochi, kinako, and kuromitsu.
薬局でネッククーラーを買いました…
A short easy Japanese diary about buying a neck cooler at a Japanese drugstore.
七夕🎋…
A short easy Japanese culture diary about Tanabata wishes and bamboo decorations.
サムライマック…
A short food note about Samurai Mac, a Japan-only McDonald’s burger with soy sauce flavor.
ローマ字で読める物語…
A short note about new romaji stories on Gaku for absolute beginners.
折り紙…
A short easy Japanese culture diary about origami and Totoro paper folding.
思いやり…
A short easy Japanese note about omoiyari, thoughtfulness, and care.
GODIVAの発音…
A short easy Japanese culture note about GODIVA pronunciation and katakana English.
たまごサンド…
A short food note about Japanese egg sandwiches, creamy filling, and breakfast.
June
ワールドカップ…
A short easy Japanese note about the World Cup, Japan vs Brazil, and cheering for soccer teams.
アイスクリーム…
A short easy Japanese food diary about ice cream on hot summer days.
ピアノ…
A short culture note about practicing piano and listening to One Summer's Day from Spirited Away.
たこ焼きパーティー…
A short easy Japanese food diary about a takoyaki party and different fillings.
緑茶カフェ…
A short easy Japanese diary about visiting a green tea cafe with a friend.
大福…
A short easy Japanese food diary about strawberry and matcha daifuku.
ともだちコレクション…
A short diary note about a Tomodachi Collection character made by a friend.
うれしいメール…
A short note about receiving a warm message from someone studying with Gaku.
浴衣…
A short easy Japanese culture diary about yukata and summer festivals.
日本のカップラーメン…
A short easy Japanese food diary about Japanese cup noodles and cheese curry flavor.
誕生日プレゼント②…
A short diary about receiving Spider-Man comics as a birthday present.
誕生日プレゼント①…
A short diary about receiving a birthday present from an American friend.
オンラインレッスン…
A short diary about an online Japanese lesson using Gaku.
紫陽花…
A short easy Japanese culture note about ajisai hydrangeas in early summer.
双子のミニトマト…
A short diary about cute twin cherry tomatoes.
雨の日…
A rainy-day note about Japan entering the rainy season.
May
好きな映画…
A short diary about a favorite movie and a memorable quote.
大盛りパスタ…
A short food diary using Minna no Nihongo Lesson 2 grammar.
しば犬…
A simple diary about visiting a friend and meeting a small Shiba Inu.
線香花火…
A short summer diary about sparklers and mosquitoes.
お好み焼き…
A short food diary using Minna no Nihongo Lesson 13 grammar.
月がきれいですね…
A short easy Japanese culture note about a poetic phrase for love.
はじめまして…
Saya introduces herself, her hobbies, and the handwritten logo for Gaku.