JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Pass the JLPT! How to Study JLPT Vocabulary for Your Level
Because there are so many vocabulary words to learn for the JLPT, it's important to know which ones are the most likely…
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JAPANESE LANGUAGE
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How to Study Kanji for the JLPT Pt.1: Kanji Radicals
The trick to memorizing kanji for the JLPT is... don't! Instead, focus on learning kanji radicals, the alphabet of kanji characters!
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
JLPT Study Guides: Choosing the Right One for You
The structure of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is quite different from the classroom setting. Because of this, passing requires a…
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
How to Study for the JLPT: Designing Your Game Plan
With no official curriculum for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Here's how you…
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
JLPT Exam: What You Should Know Before Taking It
Want to work in Japan? You'll probably need to take the JLPT exam. Here's what it is, how to take it, and…
SOCIETY
Japanese Schools Court Controversy with Draconian Hair Regulations
How school regulations regarding students' hair harm those whose natural appearance doesn't fit the mold, including foreign and biracial kids.
SOCIETY
Debates Spark Over Hokkaido School’s Role in 14-year-old Girl’s Death
Hirose Saaya was a 14-year-old girl who loved to draw. Now, her school is under fire for not doing enough to prevent…
SOCIETY
Forced “Breast Checks” at Japanese Schools Leave Parents Aghast
An unofficial "black regulation" at some Japanese schools is decried as "creepy" and "disgusting" by parents and students alike.