It's Spring 2022 and Japanese Learning Resources are in Full Bloom!

Imagine a spring meadow filled with flowers. Everywhere you look, there’s a blanket of colorful blossoms and beautiful greenery. Problem is, a real meadow is also full of bees, spiders, and sloshy mud. The internet is very similar. Finding quality Japanese language resources is no small task. So we do it for you: We scoured the wilds of the internet to present you with a blooming bouquet of [Spring 2022 Japanese Learning Resources](. (We know, it's almost Summer, don't @ me). Websites that Explore the Poetry of Language [まほろばことば]( If you’re buzzing with spring fever, the poetry on [まほろばことば]( may be the perfect companion. The blog’s owner, Mahoshi, compiles and comments on Japanese poetry, organized by themes like flowers, the sky, and the moon. Studying pitch accent is a key puzzle piece for accurate Japanese pronunciation. To dig into this topic, take the [コツ Pitch Accent Minimal Pairs Test]( and quiz your perception of pitch accent minimal pairs (a set of two words whose only difference is one sound). An equally useful website for Japanese learning is [Onomato Project](. Here you can find a wealth of onomatopoeia frequently used in Japanese. Entries include definitions and example sentences, many with accompanying illustrations. Hop Back Inside and Watch These Videos Real-life Japanese takes a peaceful turn to YouTube with motorcyclist and camper [茅ケ崎みなみ](. Chigasaki’s vlogs offer relaxing listening practice plus outdoorsy fun as the creator channels Shima Rin from the anime series ゆるキャン△. Instagram-based [StudyIn Daily Japanese]( explores beginner-friendly phrases. Each post has slides that can include video, example sentences, and pitch accent practice. Much of this content is also on their YouTube channel. Now on Netflix, [Love is Blind: Japan]( offers even more examples of conversational Japanese. The participants of this entertaining, sometimes high drama reality show attempt to find love without seeing their potential partner. Movie fans and language learners alike are sure to enjoy [ドライブ・マイ・カー / Drive My Car](. The much-acclaimed movie tells stories revolving around protagonist Kafuku YÅ«suke, often taking place in his red Saab 900 car. The film’s dialogue features complex, poetic vocab and many spoken languages. Spring Clean Your Study Process [Ulangi App]( Spaced repetition flashcard app, [Ulangi]( gets you straight to studying without Anki-level customization and setup. Besides making flashcards, you can quiz yourself using many formats: spaced repetition cards, type-in answers, a quiz, and two different games. [Lingopie]( uses transcripts and video subtitles to teach vocabulary. Users click a word to see the English definition while watching a video in the language they’re studying. Though there’s room for improvement, this is a feature-rich resource for folks who love video immersion. Fresh Approaches to Textbook Learning [日本語の森 / Nihongo no Mori JLPT ã“ã®ä¸€å†Šã§åˆæ ¼ã™ã‚‹]( From the creators of the 日本語の森 / Nihongo no Mori YouTube channel comes the book series, [ã“ã®ä¸€å†Šã§åˆæ ¼ã™ã‚‹](. These textbooks are a comprehensive guide to everything you need to study to pass the JLPT N1 and N2 tests. Chapters cover vocabulary, grammar, reading, and listening, and each book includes two mock exams, answer sheets, listening exercise scripts, and a marksheet. Focusing on conversation practice, [Nihongo Alive: Listen & Learn from Real-life Conversations Beginning & Intermediate]( offers a speech-based approach to learning. Readers utilize the companion Oto Navi app and speak to a pre-recorded conversation partner about day-to-day topics. --- Now that your study routine is full of freshly-sprouted content, we’ll send you on your way to start using it. The internet may have its fair share of headache-inducing brain pollen, but we enjoy finding new Japanese resources to share with you every quarter. Feel free to send us an email at hello@tofugu.com or get in touch on Twitter [@tofugu]( to tell us about your favorites too! Love, The Tofugu Team Copyright © 2022 Tofugu, All rights reserved. You are receiving this e-mail because you signed up to get Tofugu Newsletters. Our mailing address is: Tofugu 525 3rd St Suite 200Lake Oswego, OR 97034 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.