Know the language. Know the culture. Enjoy Japan More.
日本をもっと深く。
1. Explore My Tokyo
Tokyo guides, travel advice, places, food, and things a local would want visitors to know.
Practical Japanese, lessons, vocabulary, and cultural context
Practical help before & during the trip
Keep your memories of Japan alive and bring a little Japanese culture into your everyday life.
Let's learn more about Japan and Japanese.
Enjoy Japan more!
Let's learn more about Japan and Japanese. Enjoy Japan more!
Please enjoy my City!!
Hi, I’m Moto!
I'm a native Japanese living in the U.S. After many people helped me understand English and American culture, I created Motokyo as my way of returning the favor—sharing the language, culture, and little things about Japan that aren't always explained.
“My motto is to “Learn By Doing”. I always do before thinking about doing it.
まずはやってみる！”
Explore My Tokyo
My Ueno, My Tokyo, Yours to Explore
Discover Ueno, Asakusa and the neighborhoods around where I grew up—from local food and old streets to places visitors often miss.
Learn Japanese from Moto
LEARN JAPANESE
Practical Japanese for travelers and beginners, explained with the cultural context that textbooks don't always teach.
Start with simple Japanese grammar and sentence structure.
Beginner Lessons
Everyday words and expressions that Japanese people often use
Words & Phrases
Test your self with vocabulary quizzes and quick exercise.
Practice
Travel Tools
From using Suica and riding trains to onsen etiquette and everyday rules, find practical tips for navigating Japan with more confidence—and fewer surprises.
The little things that make traveling Japan a lot easier.
Bring Japan Home
Japanese into daily life
Thoughtful products, timeless ideas, and beautiful designs that bring a little Japan into your everyday life.
The traditional eel restaurant in the alley of Asakusa. Very close from the Asakusa Sensoji Temple.