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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?”
We’re back and ready to take on the third, and most puzzling, type of Japanese text: katakana.
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Illustrated English teacher suddenly has legions of fans and even an unofficial theme song, but her visual creator is hoping the good-time ruckus won’t lead to a backlash by parents and educators.
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