Author Archive | Niko Smith

How to Learn Hiragana and Katakana

Japanese uses three main scripts: hiragana, katakana and kanji. Kanji (漢字) is not an alphabet—it’s a system of logographic characters. …

10 Famous Japanese Mascots

From adorable animals to quirky characters, Japanese mascots—or “yuru-kyara”—have captured the hearts of millions both locally and globally. In …