Language | BILINGUAL Dec 15, 2020
Cook up a sweet Japanese lesson … and some good food at the same time
by Eric Margolis
Following a recipe in Japanese can be a language lesson all on its own. Get some grammar, add some vocabulary and serve fresh.
Language | NEWS IN NIHONGO Dec 15, 2020
A Kyodo story looks at the government's goal for female representation in Japanese politics.
Language | NEWS IN NIHONGO Dec 8, 2020
Major department stores start early sales of New Year’s lucky bags to avoid overcrowding
A Kyodo article looks at measures stores are taking to try to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Language | BILINGUAL Dec 1, 2020
I'm sorry, but I think you can complain a little bit better than that
by Eric Margolis
Japanese is well-known for being an indirect language, but that doesn't mean you can't make your dissatisfaction with a situation clear to others.
Language | NEWS IN NIHONGO Dec 1, 2020
Japan's 'Fugaku' keeps position as fastest supercomputer in world
A Kyodo article examines an incredible feat by a supercomputer made in Japan, which provides a rare chance to learn how to express "quadrillion" in Japanese.
Language | BILINGUAL Nov 24, 2020
A few tips on what to focus on in the final stretch leading to the JLPT
by Haruka Murayama
If you haven't started recapping for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test yet, consider this your warning.
Language | NEWS IN NIHONGO Nov 24, 2020
New year postcards go on sale but number expected to slump to an all-time low
Kyodo looks at why new year postcards are expected to decrease in sales and, in the process, reminds us we need to buy our own to send out.
Language | BILINGUAL Nov 17, 2020
An abundance of grammatical gratitude
by Eric Margolis
As we approach a time of giving thanks, whether it's Thanksgiving or the year-end holidays, brush up on your ability to show gratitude in Japanese.
Language | NEWS IN NIHONGO Nov 17, 2020
Will a "Warm Biz" campaign replicate the successes of the summertime "Cool Biz" campaign?
Language | BILINGUAL Nov 10, 2020
Put your back into these body-related terms
by Kaori Shoji
Working from home is resulting in shoulder and back pain for some, but it won't hurt to brush up on some idioms.
Language | NEWS IN NIHONGO Nov 10, 2020
JR East to bring forward last train departures on 17 lines in Tokyo
A Kyodo story outlines the reasons behind a decision to move up the times of the last trains in Tokyo.
Language | NEWS IN NIHONGO Nov 3, 2020
Government to draw up manual for companies on customer harassment
People who work at shops are sick of rude customers and, according to Kyodo, the government is taking notice.