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”This is Japan, you know?” he asks, but others want to show him the ways of the modern world.
The country was proud when “emoji” and “anime” became part of English-speakers’ vocabulary. But when the British government uses the Japanese word for “train gropers?” Not so much.
Family Mart relaxes customer service rules in recognition of clerks who aren’t native Japanese speakers, also allows dyed hair.
Why Does Engrish Happen? is back with a look at what seems to be where Sailor Moon would park her car.
Four little, and polite, words are all you need to instantly convince a pushy salesman to move along and leave you alone.
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.
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