The Japanese writing system is made up of Kanji (Chinese characters), Hirigana, and Katakana.

Broadly speaking, kana is the Japanese writing system that uses syllables instead of individual sounds. There are three different types of kana which each have different purposes.

But Japan has more than one romaji system — and now, for the first time in 70 years, the government is considering switching its official system to something more globally friendly. Kunrei-shiki vs ...

When you picture a timeline of Japanese history, which side is the Jomon Pottery Culture Period (c. 14500 B.C.-1000 B.C.) on?

In book one of the four in this series, you’ll get the opportunity to learn the hiragana writing system, new grammar concepts, and over 800 new words and expressions.