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生きた言語を学ぶということ
関西で活躍する日本人教師である森岡千廣先生は、日本人に英語を教える傍ら、外国人留学生に日本語を教えてもいます。母語である日本語を「外国語」として留学生に教える中で得た気づきは、英語を教える際にも非常に役立っているそうです。彼女がこれまで積み上げてきた言語教師としての知見と気づいたことを、文章にまとめました。
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History
Last Stand: The Hostage Crisis That Ended Japan’s Red Army
The disintegration of a far-left paramilitary group led to a standoff that was watched on live TV by 90% of the country…
Entertainment
What Miura Kentaro – and Berserk – Mean to Me
In May, 2021, manga legend Miura Kentaro passed away, leaving his opus Berserk unfinished. Our author discusses the true genius behind his…
History
A Forgotten Tohoku “Tree War” and an Enduring Rivalry
To this day, a rivalry exists between the northern Japanese prefectures of Aomori and Iwate. And its source? A bunch of trees.
Social Media
Anger in Japan Over “I Know You from P*rnHub!” Video Prank
Social media ire breaks out at a group of young comedians who chose to accost random women and yell out "you're that…
Politics
Female Olympian’s Gold Medal Replaced After Mayoral Chomp
Groans were heard world 'round when the mayor of Nagoya took a bite out of an Olympian's hard-earned gold, but that wasn't…
Japanese Language
A Japanese Teacher’s Reflections on “Living” Language
Japanese teacher Chihiro Morioka reflects on a career spent learning and teaching language in both Japanese and English - and the lessons…
Politics
Survey Reveals 10 JPN Politicians Women Want Gone
5000 Japanese women discuss the politicians they want out of government, revealing a litany of controversy and public gaffes.