DAY 003
Japanese & everyday culture
SUMIMASEN
すみませんA versatile phrase often used to call staff or say excuse me.
Japan, one little discovery at a time
Little words.
Big Japan
energy.
From your first “cheers” to that mystery dish. Explore real-life Japan with Hana, one cute comic and one useful word at a time.
No textbook energy. Just everyday discoveries.
Konnichiwa! I’m Hana ♡
Your curious travel buddyLearning right alongside you.
SHORT COMICS✦REAL-LIFE JAPANESE✦SAVEABLE WORD CARDS✦A LITTLE CULTURE, TOO
Chapter 01 · First nights in Japan
Your latest little discoveries.
Useful words and small moments that make Japan feel a little more familiar.
DAY 002
Japanese & everyday culture
OTOSHI
お通しSmall appetizer often linked to a table charge at izakayas.
DAY 001
A tiny adventure in every entry
Read it. Get it.
Take it with you.
For the Japan-curious, the manga lovers, and the “wait, what does that mean?” travelers.
01
See the moment
Two comic panels. One very relatable surprise.
02
Get the meaning
Plain-English explanations, Japanese readings, and context.
03
Keep a little reminder
Save your words here or download a cute dictionary card.
Meet your not-quite-expert guide
Big curiosity.
A tiny vocabulary.
Hana is a 22-year-old student from Philadelphia, a guitar lover, and a little overwhelmed by her first nights in Japan. She’s figuring it out, just like you.
Your next “Oh, that’s what it means!”
Start small. These three words are a lovely place to begin.