Closing the gap between what you learn and what you say in Japanese
In any language, there’s a gap between the 教科書に載っているフレーズ (kyōkasho ni notte-iru furēzu, phrases foun ...View More
Speak like you scroll: A roundup of recent Japanese slang
Finding some conversational Japanese terms a bit cryptic? Here are some common words popping up in c ...View More
For his first feature film, director Ryuya Suzuki created a masterpiece
Film — whether live-action or animation — is an inherently collaborative medium. Even with a strong- ...View More
Why the month of May feels tough and how language can help
There’s an English proverb that goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” In Japan, however, the mont ...View More
‘Blank Canvas’: 'Tough love' of the past isn't so funny anymore
The master-apprentice relationship, usually with a man in the former role and a woman in the latter, ...View More
‘The Killer Goldfish’: The future of cinema, or just indie cosplay?
Anyone stumbling unawares into a screening of “The Killer Goldfish” at K2, a dinky independent cinem ...View More
Early voting kicks off in close election for Australia’s prime minister
Australians started early voting ahead of a national election on May 3, with polls showing the cente ...View More
Central Tokyo condo price tops ¥100 million for 2nd year
The average unit price of new condominiums put up for sale in Tokyo's densely populated 23 wards exc ...View More
AI only just beginning to revolutionize the NBA game
New York – It's not a scene out of the future, but a reality ...View More
Biles 'not so sure' about competing at Los Angeles Olympics
Madrid – American gymnast Simone Biles, voted Sportswoman of ...View More
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