Language | BILINGUAL Nov 23, 2015
When kanji components sound off, be sure to pay attention
by Mark Schreiber
Many common kanji include easily recognizable phonetic components that give a pretty good idea of how they should be read.
Language | WELL SAID Nov 23, 2015
Variations on '-te ii': asking and granting permission in Japanese
by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro
Introducing the proper way to ask and give permission, with varying levels of politeness.
Language | COMMUNICATION CUES Nov 23, 2015
Eating processed meats raises the risk of colorectal cancer in humans, and red meat is also a likely cause of the disease, World Health Organization experts say.
How-tos | LIFELINES Nov 22, 2015
Improv pioneers Pirates of Tokyo Bay plan big bilingual birthday bash
by Midori Nishida
The Pirates of Tokyo Bay, who claim to be the capital's only bilingual comedy group, have been bridging cultures through humor since 2010.
Language | WELL SAID Nov 16, 2015
Refrain from using 'enryo' and you might come across as a bit of a boor
by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro
Introducing the proper use of 遠慮(えんりょ), which means to refrain from doing something. ...
Language | COMMUNICATION CUES Nov 16, 2015
Turning 81, Empress Michiko recalled her April trip to Palau to commemorate those who lost their lives there in World War II.
Language | COMMUNICATION CUES Nov 9, 2015
The physical fitness of elderly people in Japan is continuing to improve both for men and women, a survey shows.
Language | BILINGUAL Nov 2, 2015
A pocketful of Japanese immersion is just a few key taps away
by Daniel Morales
Changing your phone into Japanese will drastically increase your exposure to the written language.
Language | WELL SAID Nov 2, 2015
The time has come to sneak up on 'sorosoro'
by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro
Introducing the proper use of そろそろ, an adverb that can be used to show both time and movement.
Language | COMMUNICATION CUES Nov 2, 2015
Houseflies, crickets and silkworms can be safe, nutritious and serve as an environmentally friendly alternative to chicken, beef or pork, researchers say.
Language | BILINGUAL Oct 26, 2015
Why the Hanshin Tigers play in a stadium named after rats
by Mark Schreiber
Exploring the weird and wonderful animal kingdom and the roots of critters' kanji.