Japanese Mini Lessons: うん？ううん？うーん？うんうん？
They sound almost the same, but mean very different things! Learn how Japanese speakers use うん, ううん, うーん, and うんうん in everyday conversation.
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We're Making Our Group Lessons Even Smaller
Starting in August 2026, our group lessons will have a maximum of four students. Learn why we made this change and what it means for your learning experience.
JLPT Preparation Course: An Intensive 3 Month course focused on Reading & Listening
Prepare for the December JLPT with our 12-week online course for N1, N2, and N3 learners. Strengthen your Reading and Listening skills with practical strategies, structured support, and consistent practice.
Japanese Mini Lessons: Useful Japanese Expressions for the Rainy Season ☔
The rainy season has started in Tokyo. Let's learn Japanese words for different kinds of rain!
🎙️New Podcast Episode: 新しいもんじゃ焼き
Join Ako from Nihongo Picnic for a podcast made just for Japanese learners!
🎙️New Podcast Episode: ソフトテニス
Join Ako from Nihongo Picnic for a podcast made just for Japanese learners!
A New High-Intermediate Pilot Class in June: Ready for the Next Step?
A free High-Intermediate Japanese pilot class for learners who want to move beyond intermediate conversation and express their ideas more clearly, logically, and naturally in Japanese through discussion-based lessons.
🎙️New Podcast Episode: こどもがラーメン屋さんになりました
Join Ako from Nihongo Picnic for a podcast made just for Japanese learners!
Start Japanese from Zero: Pilot Class for Complete Beginners
Join Nihongo Picnic’s very first pilot class for complete beginners! Start speaking Japanese from day one with English support, romaji guidance, and a warm small-group environment. No hiragana or katakana knowledge needed.
🎙️New Podcast Episode: 日帰り鎌倉ツアー
Join Ako from Nihongo Picnic for a podcast made just for Japanese learners!