Hi everyone,
Thank you so much for following Easy Nihongo Reads. I’m writing today to let you know that I’ve officially stopped updating this newsletter.
From now on, I’ll be writing on a new publication called Japan Hub Notes. It will be entirely in English and not focused on learning Japanese. Instead, I’ll be sharing whatever I feel like writing about Japan — in my own voice, and from my own perspective as someone who has lived there.
On Japan Hub Notes, you’ll find posts about Japanese society, politics, social issues, pop culture, trending news, rumors, urban legends, and more. Some posts may sound critical or touch on negative aspects of Japan — but please don’t take that the wrong way. Every country has its share of issues. Japan is a beautiful and amazing place, and like any country, it also has problems that deserve to be talked about.
There are many incredible non-Japanese writers who write about Japan from fresh and thoughtful perspectives. As a Japanese person, I’d like to join that conversation. I’m not an expert — just someone who wants to share what I know, see, and think.
📚 About Paid Posts:
All paid posts on Easy Nihongo Reads will remain as they are. If you’d like to read them, you’re welcome to subscribe for one month, read what you like, and cancel anytime.
🔁 Refunds for Paid Subscribers:
If you were a paid subscriber and have unused time left on your subscription, your refund is already being processed. There’s no need to contact me — I’ll follow up once everything is complete.
🟡 Founding Subscriber Deal on Japan Hub Notes:
As part of the launch, the monthly subscription price is $6 until the end of 2025 — that’s 25% off the regular $8/month price.
If you subscribe now and don’t cancel, you’ll keep that $6/month rate forever. Starting in 2026, the price will go back to $8/month, but that will only apply to new subscribers.
Thank you again for all your support here.
If you’ve enjoyed what I write, I hope you’ll join me at Japan Hub Notes: 👉
See you there!