Yeah, yeah, people say Japanese is a hard language to learn. But Beni shows that even a humble pooch can pick up some vocabulary.
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New rules aims to close loophole that lets language school students spend as much of the year working full-time as attending class.
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.
There’s black comedy gold waiting in the titles of AKB48 idol hits, and our one tiny trick reveals it.
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.
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Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
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Super Nintendo World expansion gets delayed for several months at Universal Studios Japan
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Creative Japanese office installs awesome full-size vending machine made out of cardboard【Video】
Starbucks Japan’s new sakura collection arrives in stores for hanami season 2023
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One of Tokyo’s most famous meeting-spot landmarks is closing for good
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