Learn 100+ essential Japanese words for beginners! Get clear meanings and easy pronunciation guides to quickly start speaking ...

As Japan's dwindling population increasingly migrates to cities, 450 rural schools close each year. Now, some are being ...

As Japan's dwindling population increasingly migrates to cities, 450 rural schools close each year. Now, some are being transformed into unique inns.

On writing a book on the history of sake in Yamaguchi, translating Strange Pictures by Uketsu, a writer who is always masked, and the challenges of translating from Japanese to English ...

After returning from their global cycling journey, the couple felt a deep urge to give back—to honour the strangers who ...

But not all romaji is the same. Depending on where you look, you might see “shi” spelled as “shi,” “si” or even something ...

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Katarzyna Karpowicz immersed herself in Tokyo’s music scene to master the koto — a traditional Japanese string instrument.

Japan is a beautiful country and a highly coveted travel destination, renowned for its rich culture, stunning biodiversity, and intriguing architecture. Another favorite feature of Japan is the ...