Four little, and polite, words are all you need to instantly convince a pushy salesman to move along and leave you alone.
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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.
Sometimes, a not-so-gentle reminder is all it takes to make sure your belongings continue to be yours.
Students rejoice and adults gripe as the government Agency for Cultural Affairs declares some writing “rules” undecided.
Alina Zagitova wants to give her new Akita Inu a name that means “victory,” but there’s one thing she might be overlooking.
Lingerie maker seeks to address the annoying problem called “PK.”
Manners maketh the man. Unless he’s at a convenience store, according to some Japanese social media users as debate over manners erupts.
The Japanese language has a word for everything, and this cafe is all about the love of “paisura.”
Critics call for revision to brand-new edition of one of Japan’s most trusted and influential language resources.
Because one of Japan’s Asian neighbors had the nation’s eyes looking north again and again this year.
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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