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Japanese language, culture, travel, and life in Japan - explained by Satoko.

Welcome to Japanese World Academy! 🇯🇵

Satoko Kumagai Published on: 01/08/2026

Welcome to Japanese World Academy! Learn about my journey, JWA's second anniversary, and practical Japanese lessons for everyday life.

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It's Obon Season in Japan! 🇯🇵🏮

Satoko Kumagai

Published on: 20/08/2026

Learn about Obon season in Japan, including Tōrō Nagashi, Bon Odori, Ohaka mairi, and other traditions, plus a simple Japanese grammar lesson on MASU vs DESU. 🇯🇵🏮

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I'm Back in the YouTube Classroom + Summer in Akita 🇯🇵

Satoko Kumagai

Published on: 10/08/2026

I’m back in the YouTube classroom! Learn how to say “Oh well” naturally in Japanese, and discover the Akita Kantō Matsuri, a famous summer festival in my hometown.

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Japanese World Academy - Blog

Welcome to Japanese World Academy! 🇯🇵

Latest Blog

It's Obon Season in Japan! 🇯🇵🏮

I'm Back in the YouTube Classroom + Summer in Akita 🇯🇵

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