Writing formal letters, emails and descriptive essays.

Understand the structure of a formal letter or email. The basic structure should include: the sender’s address, date, recipient’s address, salutation, body, closing, and signature.
Begin with the appropriate formal salutation. Depending on the person you are addressing, you may use different phrases - “敬具” for someone you don’t know well, “拝啓” for more formal occasions.
Use proper honorific language to show respect. Formal letters should consistently use ‘です’ and ‘ます’ style language.
Close your letter or email appropriately. Common phrases include “宜しくお願いします” or “敬具.”
In correspondence, clarify essential details or any requests with politeness and tact.
Be mindful of the set phrases and manners that are characteristic of written Japanese correspondence. For instance, “お忙しいところ恐縮ですが”, used at the start of a letter, acknowledges and apprecises the reader’s time.

Start with an engaging opening paragraph to grab the reader’s interest.
Use varied sentence structures to introduce information rather than relying solely on the basic Subject-Object-Verb structure.
Use adjectives and adverbs effectively to create a vivid image. Boosting your essay’s descriptive power requires the skillful use of these words.
Build upon basic sentence structure to make sentences more diverse and complex.
Integrate transitional phrases to link your thoughts and strengthen the overall flow of your essay.
Create pictures or evoke emotions by effectively using metaphorical expressions, similes, and idiomatic phrases.
Conclude your essay with a summarizing paragraph or a reflective statement to leave a lasting impression.

Proofread your writing carefully before submission. Spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting can all affect the quality of your communication.
Frequent writing practice can significantly enhance your ability to communicate in written Japanese.
Examining and emulating the styles of published Japanese letters, emails, and essays can help you understand what is expected in Japanese written expression.
Keeping a study list of useful phrases and vocabularies for letters, emails, and essays can serve as a useful resource in improving your realism and write more naturally in a Japanese setting.