Kawausosu: Japanese culture, food and language

Kawausosu is a blog about Japanese culture and everyday life, written for fans, learners and travellers. Our guide to Japanese names and their meanings is a favourite with parents and writers, and our food guide introduces thirty dishes to try in Japan or at home.

We explore Japanese festivals season by season, explain the rise of kawaii culture and collect memorable anime quotes. If you want to learn the language, our practical study guides share methods to make faster progress with Japanese.

Whether you discovered Japan through anime, food or travel, we hope Kawausosu helps you understand its culture a little more deeply and enjoy it a lot more.