Practical Japanese lessons, expressions, pronunciation, culture, and life in Japan — explained clearly by Satoko.
Satoko Kumagai Published on: 01/08/2026Welcome to Japanese World Academy! Learn about my journey, JWA's second anniversary, and practical Japanese lessons for everyday life.
Satoko KumagaiLost motivation to learn Japanese? Discover why restarting matters, learn the Japanese word Kōyō (紅葉), and meet Ray, my very first student, in JWA Interview #4! 🇯🇵🍁
Satoko KumagaiLearn how Japanese speakers use “Mottai nai” in everyday conversation, plus JWA’s 25% anniversary sale has been extended through September 15 with code JWAANNIV
Satoko KumagaiCelebrate JWA’s 2nd anniversary with 25% off self-paced Japanese courses through September 10, plus 1:1 support with Satoko and a new interview with founding student Jerry Hoffman! 🇯🇵🌸
Satoko KumagaiLearn 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. 🇯🇵🏮
