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Why Does Engrish Happen? is back with a look at what seems to be where Sailor Moon would park her car.
Four little, and polite, words are all you need to instantly convince a pushy salesman to move along and leave you alone.
Gomen and kudasai are great for travelers and students, but if you’re going to be successful and happy working in Japan, you’ll want to know these.
Can comedians Takashi and Saito-san use their power of alopecia for good, and get kids studying kanji?
Japanese proverb sternly reminds social media users about an often forgotten way in which cherry blossom trees are extremely delicate.
Students rejoice and adults gripe as the government Agency for Cultural Affairs declares some writing “rules” undecided.
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Lingerie maker seeks to address the annoying problem called “PK.”
Free online translation programs have come a long way, but they’re still far from perfect.
Professor Poop wants to impart you with kanji knowledge during his temporary stay in your digestive system.
The history of the first kanji that makes many learners of Japanese want to pull their hair out, and why their initial guess isn’t entirely wrong.
Arrives just in time to help people build their vocabulary in preparation for the season of shirtless days at the beach.
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