Japanese Language

Learn to Speak Japanese (Without Going to Japan)

Want to learn to speak Japanese? No need to wait to go to Japan - just open your mouth! Here's how to start speaking NOW from your own home.

From “Nippon” to “Nihon”: The Evolution of Japan’s Name

What's so controversial about a country's name? In the case of "Japan", 1,300 years of history have led to disputes over just how it ought to be pronounced.

Video: Your Fragile Male Ego in Translation (The “Tsundere” Controversy)

How Agnes Chow Made Herself Fluent in Japanese

How did Agnes Chow Ting, Hong Kong's "Goddess of Democracy," get so good at Japanese? The answer: self-study, anime, and sheer necessity.

New Japanese Words Describe an Eventful 2019

The annual list of hot new Japanese words provides valuable insights into the ideas and events that dominated the country this past year.

Easy Japanese Gains Attention After Typhoon Hagibis

The natural disaster that struck Japan this month left a looming question in its wake: How should the government warn an increasingly diverse population?