Japanese Language
Japanese Sentence Mining: How to Learn in Context
Have your Japanese studies gotten tired and boring? Maybe it's the way you're studying. How sentence mining can break you out of…
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Business and Economy
Universal Studios Japan Ticket Prices to Soar During Obon
Planning to go to Universal Studios Japan in August? Check your dates carefully, as prices are set to hit record highs.
Japanese Language
Group Promoting Latin Characters for Japanese Writing Gives Up
Earlier this year, a group that aimed to replace the Japanese writing system with the Latin alphabet admitted defeat.
Women
Survey: Japanese Women (Still) Do All the Housework
A recent survey asked married couples in Japan how much housework they do. The shocking results spotlight the unfair burden placed on…
Travel
Dinosaurs Battle Humans in Japan City’s Beach Beautification Challenge
Who would win in a battle between Tyrannosaurus Rexes and humans? What if it's a battle where short, stubby arms are a…
Travel
Survey: 70% Will Pass on Pricey New Japan Rail Pass
The famous Japan Rail Pass will be 70% more expensive, leading 70% of potential tourists to say they'll pass on the pass.
Travel
Enoshima’s Famous Train Changes Its Schedule, Confusing Residents
The schedule on Japan's famous "Enoden" train is changing for the first time in 71 years - and residents aren't thrilled about…
Food
Why is Japan’s Food Suddenly Infested with Frogs?
Who brought all these frogs? As the little green creatures proliferate in Japan, they're suddenly showing up in salads and udon.