linguistics (Page 3)
As the Super Mario Bros. movie finally opens in Japan, its Japanese dub is debuting overseas on the same day.
Yamagata dialect can be very different from the Japanese you learned in school, but this illustrated guide will have people telling you “Jondagodo!” in no time.
Japanese language quirk made charges ambiguous, but he probably didn’t help his case by clearing that up.
Three dragons and three clouds…A straight line…An upside-down “child”…What could they mean?
The linguistic and cultural reasons behind the design of one of our burger-loving reporter’s favorite pieces of clothing.
Even native Japanese readers had trouble spotting the problem in collaboration announcement.
Apparently Tucker Carlson never read our explanation of Japanese breast-related vocabulary.
Special technique to help newcomers acclimate to life in Japan gives Japanese Twitter users a smile too.
Governor of Tokyo wants people to stop saying the old term because paternal leave is not a vacation.
The story focuses on a father-daughter relationship, future dreams, and how two long-running Iichiko poster advertisements connect them all.
We have it all? Keep your mouth shut about our poor selection? It could go either way, because of a Japanese language quirk.
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Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building serves up an exclusive ramen
Burger King Japan is recruiting secret agents for a mystery shopping mission
Starbucks releases a colour-changing Frappuccino in Japan
Hokkaido man arrested after asking convenience store to lend him money
Japanese celebrity (sort of) apologizes for swapping seats with foreign traveler on Shinkansen
Demon Slayer anime studio creates crossover video with Major League Baseball【Video】
Kyotram brings new luxury look to public transport in Kyoto
Fighting mild hunger with a Japanese soda that turns into jelly in the stomach【Taste test】
Family Mart releases new rice balls with Bongo, Japan’s most famous onigiri restaurant
Never been into a girl’s room before? Then this reference photo book is for you
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Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Ghibli Park will let fans cook in the real-world Totoro house kitchen for special event
It’s time to say goodbye to one of Tokyo’s most famous landmark meeting spots
Starbucks Japan’s Sakura Ball Cookies and other cherry blossom sweets look beautifully delicious
Store where you pay to shoplift returns to Tokyo
New Shinkansen design unveiled, bullet train exterior includes cherry blossom Easter egg
Relax at Haneda Airport’s sky-high hot spring and enjoy a Hololive collaboration- Family Mart releases new rice balls with Bongo, Japan’s most famous onigiri restaurant
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
One Piece Day to be held outside Japan for the first time this March, admission is FREE!
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- Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
- Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Japan’s new Hello Kitty and Sanrio smartwatches are cutewatches too【Photos】
Japan’s ultra-convenient unregistered prepaid train cards return after nearly two-year absence- It’s time to say goodbye to one of Tokyo’s most famous landmark meeting spots
Newest Japan full-bloom cherry blossom forecast shows mankai sakura coming earlier, especially in Tokyo
Sanrio Pompompurin purin custard pudding sweets sound doubly delicious, look like pooch bottoms
Updated Japan cherry blossom forecast maps move up predicted start of sakura season
Everyday Japanese cafe chain’s seasonal sakura sweets look amazing from every angle…except one
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Yearly
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
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Demon Slayer anime studio creates crossover video with Major League Baseball【Video】
Kyotram brings new luxury look to public transport in Kyoto
Fighting mild hunger with a Japanese soda that turns into jelly in the stomach【Taste test】
Family Mart releases new rice balls with Bongo, Japan’s most famous onigiri restaurant
Never been into a girl’s room before? Then this reference photo book is for you
Sapporo man attempts to rob store with lighter, goes as you’d expect
Hello Kitty shows up at Baskin-Robins Japan for 50th birthday party with special sweets and merch
Tokyo’s indoor Tenbou-Park Sakura Festival is perfect for those with pollen allergies
Japanese netizens outraged over famous YouTube channel’s treatment of hamsters【Videos】
Matcha Ofukumochi: One of Japan’s most deliciously direct desserts【Taste test】
Is the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet in Tokyo really as good as they say it is?
Pokémon cakes appear in Japan, but there’s something odd about the collection
You can now rent “fat people” in Japan
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