linguistics (Page 4)
Fans are encouraged to shout, cheer, and even plat tambourines at screening of Indian action hit, but asked to refrain from speaking Japanese.
Teruzushi and Matsuya come together for a broader interpretation of Japan’s summertime eel-eating tradition.
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.




















Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Japan reacts to Donald Trump’s “Islamic Republic of Japan” remark
Japanese airport rebrands itself as “Sushi Airport” to attract foreign tourists
Studio Ghibli theme park’s new dessert is a drinkable version of Hayao Miyazaki’s pilot daydream
Giant Mewtwo statue disappears from real-life Pokémon Center in Japan, may be headed to America
McDonald’s Japan reveals new Pokémon collaboration range, covering McNuggets and lucky bags
Hollywood live-action Naruto movie announces global search for its Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura
Solid gold Hedorah kaiju from the Godzilla series is now available to pre-order
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country
A visit to Sri Lanka’s knockoff knockoff Uniqlo (no, we didn’t stutter) to see its rare “Pikachus”
New Mt. Fuji overnight bus takes travelers from downtown Tokyo straight to the most popular hiking trail
Don’t judge this Kiki’s Delivery Service book by its cover, because it’s not actually a book!
7-Eleven Japan releases chocolate cookies that taste like freshly baked melon bread
7-Eleven Japan now has Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches, but how do they taste?[Taste test]
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style
Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
Forget Tokyo go-karts – there’s a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Studio Ghibli theme park’s new dessert is a drinkable version of Hayao Miyazaki’s pilot daydream
Giant Mewtwo statue disappears from real-life Pokémon Center in Japan, may be headed to America
McDonald’s Japan reveals new Pokémon collaboration range, covering McNuggets and lucky bags
Hollywood live-action Naruto movie announces global search for its Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura
Solid gold Hedorah kaiju from the Godzilla series is now available to pre-order
Starbucks Japan puts a bow on peach season with new limited-edition Peach Creamy Tea Latte
Foreign tourists staying in one part of Japan can now get nightly government hotel discounts
Yoshinoya and Dragon Quest slaying scalpers with shift to made-to-order collaboration merch
Godiva Japan is now offering two Chocolixirs for the price of one, and here’s how to get them
New Mt. Fuji overnight bus takes travelers from downtown Tokyo straight to the most popular hiking trail
Climbing season officially opens for Japan’s Mt. Hiyoriyama, the shortest mountain in the country
Three new starter Pokémon Jets to fly in Japan, first begins carrying passengers this month
Japan now has a Pokémon airport that features every species of Flying-type ever[Video]
Kurokawa Onsen celebrates 40 years of its beloved bathing pass with redesign, summer festivities