Learn Japanese with Keiko

What a lovely surprise from one of my students!
He recently went to see a Japanese drumming performance in London and kindly sent me this postcard afterwards — and he even wrote the card in Japanese! I was so happy to hear how much he enjoyed it.

The group is called YAMATO The Drummers of Japan, and they perform all around the world. They look amazing!

🇯🇵 Curious about Japan but not sure where to start?

Come and spend a relaxed afternoon discovering Japanese culture, language, travel tips, and real experiences from a recent trip to Japan!

This friendly community event is perfect for:
✨ Anyone interested in Japan
✨ Future travellers
✨ Anime & culture lovers
✨ People who would like to try a little Japanese
✨ Families and friends looking for something different

You’ll enjoy:
🍡 Japanese snacks tasting
🗾 Travel advice and cultural insights
🎌 Fun Japanese language activities
📸 Photos and stories from Japan

No experience or Japanese knowledge needed — just curiosity and an open mind!

📍 Congleton Museum
📅 Sunday 31st May
⏰ 2:30–4:30pm
🎟️ Free event (booking essential)

Please email to reserve your place:
📧 [[email protected]]

Come and experience a little taste of Japan in Cheshire 🇯🇵✨

🌸 Discover Japan in Cheshire! 🇯🇵

Join us for a special Japanese Cultural Event at Congleton Museum on Sunday 31st May from 2:30–4:30pm!

Whether you love Japan, are planning a trip, or are simply curious about the culture and language, everyone is welcome.

✨ What to expect:
• Introduction to Japanese culture
• Travel tips and advice for Japan
• Student presentation with photos from a recent Japan trip
• Fun Japanese language sessions
• Japanese snacks tasting

This is a free event, but spaces are limited, so booking is essential.

📍 Venue: Congleton Museum
📅 Date: Sunday 31st May
⏰ Time: 2:30–4:30pm

To book your place, please contact:
📧 [email protected]

We look forward to sharing a little piece of Japan with you! 🇯🇵✨

Flashcards + repetition = better verb conjugation 💡

A great idea from one of my students:
Keep coming back to the same verbs again and again.

It might feel simple, but repetition helps you remember faster and more naturally.

Small steps every day make a big difference.

I’m delighted to share my student’s achievement. After six months of studying Japanese, he can now write diary using kanji in both informal and formal styles. What amazing progress! His dedication has truly paid off✨✨

✨✨HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026✨✨
Thank you very much for your continued support.
I’m so grateful to be able to learn Japanese together with you.

I look forward to continuing to enjoy learning Japanese together with you this year.

This year is the year of the horse in zodiac signs.
Wishing you a light and graceful year ahead like a horse🐎🐎🐎
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あけましておめでとうございます。
いつもご受講頂き、ありがとうございます。
みなさんと一緒に日本語を学べることを、とても嬉しく思っています。

今年も一緒に楽しく日本語を学んでいきましょう。

今年は十二支のうま年です。
馬のように軽やかで、素敵な一年になりますように 🐎🐎🐎

Old-fashioned ways can still be the best for language learning.
Handwriting, repeating aloud, using simple tools — sometimes the basics work wonders.

Keep learning in the way that feels right for you. 🌿