Language | COMMUNICATION CUES May 4, 2015
The Japan Tourism Agency will revamp an exam for tour guides serving foreigners, following criticism that the test contains questions that are too difficult or simply irrelevant to the job.
Language | COMMUNICATION CUES Apr 27, 2015
The CEO of the operator of Universal Studios Japan says the firm plans to open a new theme park in Okinawa.
Language | WELL SAID Apr 27, 2015
So many "you" and "I" words, but best used sparingly
by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro
Today we will introduce the proper use of "you" and "I" in Japanese.
Language | BILINGUAL Apr 27, 2015
These tips for Japanese mastery go out to the muddlers
by Glenn Newman
When it comes to learning Japanese, most of us muddle through. This article is for the muddlers.
Language Apr 20, 2015
'Vague' Japanese language can be maddeningly specific
by Colin P.A. Jones
For a supposedly vague language, Japanese can be incredibly specific when it comes to personal pronouns, the law and the family, for example.
Language | COMMUNICATION CUES Apr 20, 2015
Japanese researchers have announced an economical cancer detection method using roundworms that can identify cancer patients by sensing odors in urine.
Language | WELL SAID Apr 20, 2015
Whether or not to use ka-dō-ka
by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro
Today we will introduce the proper use of XかどうかY and XかY, which mean "Y whether or not/if X (or not)."
Language | BILINGUAL Apr 13, 2015
April: the season of newbies, nendo and Narita taishoku
by Mark Schreiber
April in Japan is a time for new beginnings, whether it be in terms of products, school or the world of work.
Language | WELL SAID Apr 13, 2015
Getting in the mood with kibun
by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro
Introducing the proper use of 気分（きぶん), which means feeling, mood or sentiment. ...
Language | COMMUNICATION CUES Apr 13, 2015
A Japanese activist who advocates female empowerment was among 10 women awarded this year's International Women of Courage Award.
Language | BILINGUAL Apr 6, 2015
Must-knows and no-nos about where those o's and go's go
by Peter Backhaus
Where people in English mind their Ps and Qs, speakers of Japanese have to know their o's and go's.
Language | WELL SAID Apr 6, 2015
Make it 'narubeku' short and 'dekirudake' snappy
by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro
Today we will introduce uses of the adverb なるべく and できるだけ. ...