Modi hails Indian ‘golden era’ in speeches when times get tough
In the face of high inflation and unemployment, Modi has been repeatedly telling voters that India is just beginning a "golden era” that will run for the next quarter century.
China's propaganda put under scrutiny as netizen comments translated
The weaponization of translations of online content has alarmed Chinese authorities.
Sharp will make English its official language in a year, says CEO Wu Po-hsuan
The company, headquartered in the city of Sakai, in Osaka Prefecture, plans to expand its overseas business by strengthening human resource development.
Baby Pikachu? Japan panel weighs accepting unconventional readings of kanji for names
The proposal is part of the Justice Ministry’s push to digitize the family register by adding phonetic readings to kanji names.
Japanese firm donates smart masks to Ukrainian evacuees
Capable of translating into 100 different languages, the masks were provided to Ukrainians for better communication with locals in Japan.
Japanese firm donates 1,000 interpretation devices to help Ukrainian evacuees
A Ukraine Embassy official said they are distributing one device to each evacuee family, with around 100 already given out.
Ukraine's past and present intertwine as a war historian seeks refuge
She was one of the 10 million displaced Ukrainians whose lives have been upended by Russia's invasion. Her newfound status felt alien, something belonging to survivors of past wars.
Russian wayfinding sign at station in Tokyo uncovered after criticism
East Japan Railway Co. reversed its decision to cover the sign at Ebisu Station in Shibuya Ward after criticism that the move could be considered discriminatory.
Among the unsung heroes working in the background of sports, interpreters play a particularly vital role in keeping teams whose players and coaches come from various nations functioning.
Woman's plight puts Japanese-language school cancellation fees in spotlight
The practice of making students pay a fee in the event of them leaving school to obtain a work visa has been met with criticism.
Japan's strict border controls prompt more than 300 foreign nationals to decline teaching jobs
The withdrawal comes as prospective language instructors remain in limbo over Japan's strict immigration policies since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
All is not golden with the 2021 selection for kanji of the year
There was a sense of serious deja vu when "金" (kin) was announced as kanji of the year for 2021, it's fourth time to take the honor.
