Japanese language (Page 3)
An adorable way to start reading Japanese, or just to spend some more time with the lovable Sumikko Gurashi cast.
Behind the calm, polite face of a Kyotoite is an angry woman who wants to shout at you for being so uncultured.
Teruzushi and Matsuya come together for a broader interpretation of Japan’s summertime eel-eating tradition.
As the Super Mario Bros. movie finally opens in Japan, its Japanese dub is debuting overseas on the same day.
Yamagata dialect can be very different from the Japanese you learned in school, but this illustrated guide will have people telling you “Jondagodo!” in no time.
Japanese language quirk made charges ambiguous, but he probably didn’t help his case by clearing that up.
Three dragons and three clouds…A straight line…An upside-down “child”…What could they mean?




















Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
This quiet forest cafe in Japan lets you read all day in the house of a famous author
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Survey finds more than 70 percent of Japanese children have an online friend
What’s inside the McDonald’s Japan fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Over half a million uncensored porn DVDs seized by Tokyo police in Japan’s largest raid ever
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
This quiet forest cafe in Japan lets you read all day in the house of a famous author
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Survey finds more than 70 percent of Japanese children have an online friend
What’s inside the McDonald’s Japan fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Over half a million uncensored porn DVDs seized by Tokyo police in Japan’s largest raid ever
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Pokémon fan chef’s Psyduck sweets are so cute they’re making our head hurt【Photos/Video】
Say hello to Japan’s new stationmaster cat!【Video】
The ancient Japanese textile craft made with jagged fingernails
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
We visit the Hello Kitty theme park to eat an adorable Sanrio meal
Permanent Sailor Moon stage show theater announced for Tokyo