Since many members are student, and don't have much time or money to get a Samurai access, I've thought for alternative solutions. For the time being, the simplest one to integrate is to give you contribution points when you post a comment on the site. The idea is to give you different ways to...   read more

I'm very happy to announce the integration of many Japanese particle pages in Japa-Activator! There are currently 80 different definitions for about 20 particles. Simply click "Lessons > Particles" in the menu on the right-side of the site. Even after studying Japanese for a few years,...   read more

Wholesome, nutritious soba noodles are one of the most popular dishes in Japan. The firm, yet smooth, noodles are eaten all over Japan, and the light, but satisfying meal has been a popular form of affordable fast food ever since it was created in the Edo period. Today, around 35000 soba...   read more

Udon, the thick, white noodles made from wheat flour, are some of the most popular noodles in Japan. First invented in the 18th century, these noodles became almost as popular as rice by the end of the Edo period. With many local variations in flavor, presentation, and even ordering style, this...   read more

For this new version, I've improved the "Community" area to display more clearly members' level and grade. In general it's also easier to use. The oher big new feature is the Personal Lists management. You can create, modify, delete as many lists as you want. This concerns the Kanji and...   read more

Well, the new year is quite busy. I've just released JA Sensei 2.1. Here are the new features:   VOCABULARY & PHRASEBOOK Modules Hand-free mode added with English Text-to-speech system. Now drive or take the bus, and let JA Sensei ask you questions. JA Sensei can ask you...   read more