Learning Japanese is not easy — especially as an adult. In this video, I share the real truth about learning Japanese in Japan, I show my review books, the mental challenges, motivation struggles, and what I wish I knew before starting language school.
I talk honestly about: What is in my review books Why learning Japanese feels overwhelming How motivation comes and goes Things to look for when choosing a Japanese language school My other Youtube channel www.youtube.com/@UCVVv-v5eTwUp1EQxYqO9qUw
If you’re thinking about studying Japanese in Japan, choosing a Japanese language school, or learning Japanese later in life, this video is for you.
I also explain how to: Choose the right Japanese language school for your goals Avoid common mistakes international students make Stay consistent when Japanese gets hard
This isn’t a textbook explanation. This is real life — study stress, slow progress, small wins, and why consistency matters more than talent.
Whether you’re: An adult learning Japanese A beginner or intermediate student Planning to study in Tokyo or elsewhere in Japan Feeling stuck or discouraged with Japanese
You are not alone. I’m a New Zealander living in Japan, studying Japanese at language school in Nagoya and starting life again at 60.
This channel is for women who want real, honest Japan — not tourist hype, not influencer nonsense.
You’ll find: Real life in Japan as a mature woman Language school experiences (the good, the hard, the exhausting) Slow travel around Japan Cafés, daily routines, costs, culture and quiet moments Honest conversations about change, confidence and starting over
If you’re curious about Japan, thinking about travel later in life, learning a language, or wondering if it’s ever “too late” — this channel is for you.
No filters. No rush. Just real life, one day at a time.
Subscribe if you want calm, practical, and honest Japan content — from someone actually living it.
