What's MARUGOTO Life & Culture Lab
"MARUGOTO Life and Culture Lab" was opened to introduce the real lives, customs, and way of thinking of people from Japan and all over the world! We, the curious and imaginative research team, write and gather articles based on the topics from the Japan Foundation's "Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture (Elementary 1 A2)" textbook. Exciting and sometimes serious! If people around the world learning Japanese can have fun here, we'll be happy!
*Mouse over the picture of the researcher or character that interests you!
Maido! (Hello!) I'm K-kun.
I'm Tiny Agent from "NIHONGO eな." I help people who want to know the readings of kanji!
I'm C-chan. Thanks for coming!
こんにちは！I'm Diane Kichijitsu. Let's meet at "FOCUS! This Person!"
Almond
He came from America to Japan 5 years ago. All English translations are from him.
ありがとう！
Dansan
The most open and easy going member in the team. Everyone who meets him for the first time can feel comfortable.
Gomachan
Her imagination is limitless! And, her interest in food never ends…
Gucchan
Always energetic Lab leader! Once she starts eating snacks, she can't stop…
Madeleine
Always cool-headed, in any situation. She's a pro at baking cakes!
Noerin
The lab's camerawoman! On weekends, she takes her camera and goes for walks with her dog ♪
Imootochan
The youngest member of the research team. But, could she be the most organized member?!
Master
When we're in trouble, he's the one we can rely on. Now, he's hooked on practicing the accordion!
Gucchan
Imootochan
Master
Dansan
Madeleine
Gomachan
Noerin
Almond
