Despite Shohei Ohtani's massive $700 million contract, his mother, Kayoko Ohtani, continues to work part-time, emphasizing ...

Anime has become a global phenomenon. But even though millions of people watch it, many do not realize how deeply it draws on Japanese religious traditions. In this course, students learn to look ...

The mix of tradition and technology in Japan’s cities makes every day different, but one tool has made things more manageable ...

The Kansai Vibes voice filter brings vibrant regional Japanese dialects—like those from Kansai, a south-central region of Japan known for its expressive speech and major cities like Osaka and Kyoto—to ...

Photo by Andrea Worker The 10 exchange students from Yabe Elementary School in Japan serenade their Fox Mill Elementary hosts, playing their recorder version of “Country Roads.” ...

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MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government will again offer free online basic Japanese language classes as part of its program on cross-cultural understanding.

3. Do Learn Basic Japanese Phrases Although many people might speak English in big cities, some local neighborhoods may have fewer English speakers.

Many people who want to learn Japanese study the language so they could converse with natives, watch anime or films without subtitles, or simply to haggle prices with shopkeepers at local Japanese ...

7) Neglecting to learn basic Japanese phrases Yes, English is commonly spoken in Tokyo, especially in the tourist areas. But that doesn’t mean you should rely solely on it.

Learn some basic Japanese phrases Dispose of garbage correctly Take off your shoes when required Follow hygiene protocols at onsen baths Walk on the marked footpath DON’T: Talk loudly on the train ...