Japanese language (Page 6)
This isn’t the type of self-service they were meaning.
Commonly used kanji’s components don’t make a lot of sense nowadays, but once upon a time…
From the relatable to the amoo-sing, there’re idioms for Japanese language learners of all skill levels.
According to his shirt, this guy isn’t just “huge in Japan”, he’s huge somewhere else too.
Embassy of Japan in the U.K. posts video explaining what katsu is and isn’t, and we delve into the non-pork varieties.
Test your knowledge of Japanese slang from the ’70s onwards with these limited-edition cup noodles!
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Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
All-you-can-eat lunch buffet for just 850 yen right next to Shinjuku Station
Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says
Hello Kitty learns sign language in newest friendship with Japanese artist
Stay in a hotel in Japan where you can see a UFO
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The more you know Mario: The unusual Japanese names of Nintendo’s Super Mario characters
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New Kyoto experience package lets you film epic samurai battles with your friends
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Starbucks Japan releases new Christmas drink that can be topped with whipped cream
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Totoro fountain figurine recreates the sights and sounds of one of anime’s most memorable scenes
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Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
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Studio Ghibli releases new anime tea and mugs in Japan
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
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Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
The more you know Mario: The unusual Japanese names of Nintendo’s Super Mario characters
Kyoto breakfast buffet with all-you-can-eat sushi: One of the best possible ways to start a day
Unique Starbucks in historic building is one of the most beautiful in Japan
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7-Eleven Japan’s latest spicy curry promises to take our voice away, but does it deliver?
Bob’s Big Boy is alive and well, and also a cute robot, in Japan【Photos】
Japanese military called in to deal with increasing bear attacks in rural prefectures
Kawaii Monster Land getting set to become Harajuku’s newest whimsical underground wonderland
7-Eleven now has make-it-yourself smoothies in Japan, and they’re amazing
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Japanese women dish about being betrayed by their female friends
The world’s most expensive tissues? Might as well wipe your boogers on a $100 bill!
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