The Japanese language’s lack of a definite article was definitely the cause of this cross-cultural convenience store misunderstanding.
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Some ask what’s in a name, but women with these monikers proved to be more popular than any others on one well-known dating app.
When you’ve got a big day ahead of you, sometimes a little fashion-based boost can make all the difference.
Liberal translation of statement at protest against conservative politician has fans wondering what happened to the love.
It’s often said that freedom isn’t free. In Japan, Free Tea isn’t either.
Survey suggests that east Japan and west Japan interpret the common invitation response in almost entirely opposite ways.
Our Japanese-language writer used to give himself a pass, until he encountered a woman who changed his mind.
Nicknamed the “Devil’s Tongue” by Jesuit missionaries, Japanese is one of the most difficult languages to learn. So, how many Westerners in Japan can really speak it fluently?
Pikachu and Nintendo find themselves in the middle of a cultural controversy in Hong Kong.
Is there a better way to start your day than with a nice plate of Italian wind saladt and “near the broil with salt?”
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Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
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