About Easy Japanese

Nguyen My Tam

グエン・ミイ・タム

Tam, a Vietnamese student, learned about "Haru-san House" from a friend who had lived there. So, when she came to Japan, she decided to make that her home too. Her character is bright and gentle but firm. In high school, she was active in volunteering. Now, she studies at a Japanese university majoring in tourism studies. Her favorite color is pink, and she loves playing with cats. Her childhood dream was to be a veterinarian. She met someone special while volunteering in Vietnam. Who might that be?

Mi Ya

ミー・ヤー

Mi Ya is a freelance photographer from China. She’s been introducing the sights and stories of Japan to people in her home country through pictures. Her Instagram account has legions of followers, and she’s become an influential figure. Mi Ya prides herself on being stylish and having good sense. She aims to eventually publish her photos in book form. In "Haru-san House," she is like an older sister to Tam.

Iwamoto Kaito

岩元海斗（いわもと・かいと）

Kaito is a Japanese university student. He is a resident of "Haru-san House" and loves food. In fact, his cooking skills are at the professional level. When he was four years old, he astounded his family by skillfully making a decorated birthday cake. He’s a warmhearted guy who’s willing to lend a hand whenever a friend needs some help. Kaito is studying restaurant management. He’s become a big brother type figure to Tam.

Mike Hudson

マイク・ハドソン

Mike is an American graduate student at a medical school in Japan. He used to live at "Haru-san House" and still comes by to visit and talk with current residents. When he was a child, he happened to see a ninja movie. That got him interested in Japan, and he’s become a big fan of the country’s culture. When he first arrived, he had a hard time with the language. The landlady, Haru, got him through the rough spots.

Honda Ayaka

本田あやか（ほんだ・あやか）

Ayaka, from Japan, is an education student at the university that Tam attends. They get along well and often go out on excursions and adventures. Ayaka’s full of energy and a bit nosy, like a well-meaning aunt. With a unique sense of fashion, she scours secondhand clothing stores. Her hairbands instantly make her stand out from the crowd. She hopes to become a professional childcare worker.

Hoshi Yuuki

星悠輝（ほし・ゆうき）

Yuuki, from Japan, is a pianist. Chopin is in his repertoire, and he’s studied in the composer’s country, Poland. Yuuki is committed to volunteer activities and has performed at elementary schools in several Asian countries. He’s sincere and kind, and his style is both passionate and delicate.

Haru

はる

Haru, the landlady, is a robot animated by artificial intelligence that translates into common sense. She extends the Japanese spirit of hospitality and dispenses advice freely, even venturing into matters of the heart. Haru-san House conversations take place in Japanese. However, her programming allows her to speak any language in the world. Because she runs on solar power, she can be a bit weak in the morning.