.png)
Myu Japanese Academy
Learn Japanese. Express Yourself.
Stories with Myu
You don't need perfect Japanese.
Write about what you love.
Write about your life.
Write about your hometown.
Write about music, movies, anime, sports, food, or art.
Write about something you've been thinking about.
Or create a story only you can tell.
Your words may open a new world for someone.
And someone else's words may open a new world for you.
Write your story. Choose what happens next.
WRITE YOUR WORLD.
YOUR STORY, YOUR WAY.
A global project where people write, share, learn, and connect through Japanese.
More than Japanese practice.
Stories with Myu began as a small project connecting Japanese learners around the world with native Japanese speakers through writing.
But writing is more than language practice.
When we write, we discover our own thoughts.
When we read someone else's words, we discover a life and a world different from our own.
Sometimes, someone's words make us feel understood, hopeful, curious, or excited about life.
That's what we want to create together — a place where words travel beyond countries, ages, and languages.
How Stories with Myu Works
Write
Choose our monthly prompt — or write freely about something that matters to you.
Perfect Japanese is not required.
We value your own words and your own voice.
Then, choose what you want to do with your story.
Sharing is always your choice.
Share
Publish your work in the Stories with Myu Writing Collection.
Read other writers' stories, exchange comments and thoughts, and connect with people around the world.
Learn
Use your own writing as your Japanese-learning material.
Discover new ways to express what you wanted to say, practice useful grammar and expressions, or develop your story into Japanese conversation practice.
You don't need to publish your writing to learn from it.
Or Simply Write
Sometimes, writing itself is enough.
Write quietly for yourself, explore your thoughts, and keep your story private.
Your words don't have to be shared to have value.
Your story, your way.
Write. Share. Learn. Connect.
Choose what feels right for you.
Writing is just the beginning.
Read each other's work, exchange thoughts, and connect with writers around the world.
![FireShot Capture 049 - Writing Club 6月号 Número de junio - [padlet.com].png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca93c_7ff135b5fe2945d2881cf7d3a4b1a34d~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_395,h_347,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/FireShot%20Capture%20049%20-%20Writing%20Club%206%E6%9C%88%E5%8F%B7%E3%80%80N%C3%BAmero%20de%20junio%20-%20%5Bpadlet_com%5D.png)
Written in different places. Connected through stories.
Japan - Children and adults writing in Japanese.
Around the World - Japanese learners writing about what matters to them.
Different countries. Different ages. Different lives. One collection
Voices from Our Writers
The most valuable part for me was sharing my ideas and reading those of others.
"Lo más valioso para mí fue compartir mis ideas y leer las de los demás."
— Jessica Portillo
Trying to think in another language and share what I like in a different language.
"Intentar pensar en otro idioma y compartir mis gustos pero en un idioma distinto."
— Sara
What I enjoyed most was being able to share our ideas and even the things we like with others.
"Lo que más me gustó fue que pudimos compartir nuestras ideas e incluso gustos con los demás."
— Mafer
A club where we share ideas and creations.
"Un club donde se comparten ideas y creaciones."
— Mateo Portillo Nava
I enjoy exchanging feedback on each other’s work with people from around the world.
"世界中の人とお互いの作品について感想を送り合ったりするのが楽しい。"
— Him.Jyou
It was enjoyable to be able to look back on my life through writing.
"文章を通して自分の人生を振り返ることができ、楽しかったです。"
— ogazawa
What Can I Write?
Almost anything.
MONTHLY PROMPT
Every month, we suggest a new question or theme.
Use it as a starting point for something you've never thought about before.
FREE WRITING
Already know what you want to write?
Go for it.
You can also create your own ongoing series.
This is your space to write your world.
Learn Japanese Through Real Stories
Japanese doesn't have to begin with a textbook.
Sometimes the most memorable Japanese comes from something you really wanted to say.
Myu selects interesting expressions, words, kanji, and grammar found in our writers' works and turns them into small learning activities.
That means our Writing Collection can also become a Japanese-learning notebook created from real people's stories.
And if you'd like to go deeper into your own Japanese, your own writing can become your learning material, too.
Publish it or keep it private — you can still learn from your own words.
Personal learning options with Myu are also available.
Want to go deeper with your Japanese?
Personal learning with Myu is always optional.
① PERSONALIZED PRACTICE
Write it. Review it. Make it yours.
Your writing
↓
8 personalized questions
↓
Review + variations
↓
Make it yours.
US$15
Personalized Japanese Practice Based on your own writing, Myu creates around 8 personalized sentence-building questions using expressions, grammar, and alternative ways of saying things that you want to make your own. You can answer in writing or by voice message. To help you remember and actually use what you learn, you can continue for up to 3 rounds: Round 1 — $15 Around 8 original questions based on your writing and learning goals. Round 2 — +$15 Around 4 review questions + 4 variation questions using the same target grammar and expressions. Round 3 — +$15 A personalized mix of review and variation questions, adjusted according to your previous answers and accuracy. You can choose 1, 2, or 3 rounds. 1 round: $15 ｜ 2 rounds: $30 ｜ 3 rounds: $45 The goal is not to give you completely different questions every time. It is to help you meet the same useful Japanese again in different forms, until it becomes easier to use naturally. Write it. Say it. Review it. Make it yours.
②Conversation from Your Story
Talk about what matters to you.
Your writing
↓
Myu asks questions
↓
You answer in Japanese
↓
Express more.
25 min $18
45 min $28
Your writing becomes the starting point for our conversation. During the session, Myu will ask you lots of questions inspired by what you wrote — about your ideas, experiences, interests, and the story behind your words. You’ll practice listening and responding in Japanese, while learning how to express your own thoughts more naturally in conversation. There’s no need to prepare perfect answers. The goal is to talk more, think in Japanese, and turn the Japanese you know into Japanese you can actually use. Recommended for anyone who wants to practice speaking Japanese through topics that are personally meaningful to them.
Recommended
③ PRACTICE + CONVERSATION
From writing to real conversation.
WRITE
↓
PRACTICE
↓
SPEAK
↓
Use it again.
Practice + 25 minutes — US$30
Practice + 45 minutes — US$40
Combine personalized practice with a one-on-one conversation based on your own story. First, practice useful grammar and expressions through personalized questions. Then, use Japanese to talk about your story, ideas, and experiences with Myu. Each session starts with your own words, so you can practice Japanese that is meaningful and useful to you. You can book a single session or continue practicing 2–4 times per month. With regular practice, you can revisit expressions, try them in different ways, and gradually become more comfortable using them in real conversation. Learn it. Practice it. Use it in conversation. US$30 — Personalized Practice + 25-min Conversation US$40 — Personalized Practice + 45-min Conversation Prices are per session. Book once or practice 2–4 times per month.
Your story, your way.
You can write quietly for yourself, learn from your own words, or share your story with others.
If you'd like to publish your writing, read stories from around the world, exchange comments, and join our community, become a Stories with Myu Member.
Join Stories with Myu
Your First 2 Issues Are Free
Then US $15 / month
Membership is for writers who want to publish, read, and connect with the community.
Personal learning options are available separately, even if you keep your writing private.
Stories with Myu Member
After your first two free issues, you can continue as a member.
Membership is for writers who want to publish, read, and connect with the community.
Membership includes:
-
📖 One work in our monthly Stories with Myu Writing Collection
-
🌍Access to the full collection
-
💬Exchange of comments and reactions with other writers
-
💻 Optional online Editorial Meeting
-
✍️ Monthly prompt, free writing, or your own series
-
🌱Japanese-learning discoveries from our writers' works
Prefer to keep your writing private?
You can still use Myu’s personal learning options without publishing your work.
Your Story Is Yours.
Your work belongs to you.
You decide whether to share it or keep it private.
If you choose to publish your work in the Stories with Myu Writing Collection, we always ask for your permission before sharing it anywhere else.
Use your own images.
Please use photos, illustrations, or images you created yourself or have permission to use.
You choose how your name appears.
You can use your real name, first name, pen name, or remain anonymous.
For children, we ask for permission from a parent or guardian.
Our Community Guidelines
Be curious. Be kind. Be yourself.
Stories with Myu is not a competition, and your Japanese doesn't have to be perfect.
When reading someone else's work, we value curiosity, kindness, and respect.
Instead of correcting each other's Japanese, let's share what we enjoyed, what surprised us, and what we'd love to know more about.
We are here to share our worlds — not to judge them.
Your words can travel.
A story written in Mexico may reach someone in Japan.
A child's words in Japan may reach someone on the other side of the world.
Write your world.
Choose what happens next.
[ Join Stories with Myu ]
Your first 2 issues are free.
Questions?
Have a question about Stories with Myu?
We'd be happy to hear from you.
Contact Form
LINE
Instagram DM
joursan.school@gmail.com
