Japanese language (Page 5)
Commonly used kanji’s components don’t make a lot of sense nowadays, but once upon a time…
From the relatable to the amoo-sing, there’re idioms for Japanese language learners of all skill levels.
According to his shirt, this guy isn’t just “huge in Japan”, he’s huge somewhere else too.
Embassy of Japan in the U.K. posts video explaining what katsu is and isn’t, and we delve into the non-pork varieties.
Test your knowledge of Japanese slang from the ’70s onwards with these limited-edition cup noodles!
Stimulate your mind and your appetite with a four-course meal of Japanese linguistics, culture, and spicy curry.
Otou-san is just the tip of the paternal iceberg.
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Japan is known for its excellent customer service, but being an excellent customer is important too.
Politician from opposing party criticizes Shinzo Abe for official project, but the true crime is a linguistic one.
Yes, “This is a pen,” but this is definitely not the reason Japan has fewer coronavirus cases.
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
Starbucks reopens at Shibuya Scramble Crossing with new look and design concept
The oldest tunnel in Japan is believed to be haunted, and strange things happen when we go there
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Our reporter takes her 71-year-old mother to a visual kei concert for the first time
Arrest proves a common Japanese saying about apologies and police
Randomly running into a great sushi lunch like this is one of the best things about eating in Tokyo
“World’s most beautiful Starbucks” gets a makeover in Japan, but is it still beautiful?
Tokyo’s most famous arcade announces price increase, fans don’t seem to mind at all
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen community- Starbucks reopens at Shibuya Scramble Crossing with new look and design concept
Beautiful new Final Fantasy T-shirt collection on the way from Uniqlo【Photos】
Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】- Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
- More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
There’s a park inside Japan where you can also see Japan inside the park
Japanese convenience store packs a whole bento into an onigiri rice ball
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Studio Ghibli releases Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake pouches in Japan
Japan’s bone-breaking and record-breaking roller coaster is permanently shutting down
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Foreign passenger shoves conductor on one of the last full runs for Japan’s Thunderbird train
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Kyoto bans tourists from geisha alleys in Gion, with fines for those who don’t follow rules
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
Domino’s Japan now sells…pizza ears?
New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli’s new desktop Howl’s Moving Castle will take your stationery on an adventure
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Our reporter takes her 71-year-old mother to a visual kei concert for the first time
Arrest proves a common Japanese saying about apologies and police
Randomly running into a great sushi lunch like this is one of the best things about eating in Tokyo
“World’s most beautiful Starbucks” gets a makeover in Japan, but is it still beautiful?
Tokyo’s most famous arcade announces price increase, fans don’t seem to mind at all
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
We found a popular Japanese ramen chain in South Korea!…or so we thought
Dogs now allowed on Catbus! Ghibli Park vehicles revise service animal policy
Cosplay makeup hack: How to bring anime sparkle to your eyes
Here’s what Japanese netizens think of the U.S.’s top 20 most-picked karaoke songs
Giant Clodsire Pokémon plushie comes with up to 32 Woopers in super size, super cute set【Pics】
Pepsi releases a new cola in Japan specifically for karaage fried chicken
‘Parasyte’ opening gets re-animated in the style of the original manga【Video】
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