Women have some strong opinions on which of the many Japanese words for “I” a guy should use when talking about himself.
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Evangelion’s original English scriptwriter has some harsh words for people complaining about translation choices, but also a pretty good point.
With the imperial Heisei era over and the Reiwa period just beginning, this is the phrase to use.
The new era name doesn’t have any of the kanji characters for “Shinzo Abe,” but some people saw the politician’s name all the same.
Prime Minister explains rationale behind decision and compares people of Japan to flowers, but not cherry blossoms.
There’s a beautiful reason why the kanji for cherry blossoms looks the way it does, and remembering it makes the character a snap to write.
It’s a tale of two kombuchas as Mr. Sato tries a canned kombucha imported from the U.S. that startles his taste buds and blows his mind.
Wolverine actor owes much of his fame to his handsome face and bulging muscles, but it’s his heart and his voice that are captivating fans.
Come for the twist ending, stay for a useful Japanese vocabulary lesson.
Meanings show hope for bold boys, beautiful girls in list of the most popular names of the Heisei era.
Linguistics professor explains the centuries-old background of the omnipresent anime and manga verbal tic.
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