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Japan eyes language, manners training as factor in residency permits

Say‘Goodbye’ in Japanese With Sayōnara and Other Common Farewells

You might see that sayōnara is “goodbye” in Japanese, but you're more likely to use common farewells like mata ne (“see you soon”).

MY SHORTCUTS TO CONVERSATIONAL JAPANESE

*Warning: Your Japanese teacher won’t like my suggestions* “How to learn to speak Japanese quickly?” Is something that I ponder often and what I do know is what I would do now if I...

How To Say Mom in Japanese and Talk About Mothers

There are different words for "mom" in Japanese depending on who you're talking about, like haha (жЇЌ) and okДЃsan (гЃЉжЇЌгЃ•г‚“). Learn which to use and when.

35 Japanese Conjunctions To Help You Connect and Contrast Ideas

Japanese conjunctions use a mix of particles, conjugations, and adverbs to connect ideas. Learn different conjunctions to take your Japanese to the next level.

Why This Japanese Phrase from Kansai Sounds Strange to the Rest of Japan

It's a phrase that confuses Tokyoites. But to many in the Kansai region, it's a daily expression rooted in the region's unique breakfast habits.

How To Use the Only Two Verb Tenses Japanese Has + Aspect Forms

While English has 12 tenses, Japanese only has two verb tenses: non-past and past. Discover how to talk about time in Japanese with limited tenses!

Japan to launch language support project for foreign children

The number of public school students requiring special Japanese-language instruction reached a record high of 84,759 in fiscal 2025.

Beyond the native speaker myth: Who ‘owns’ the Japanese language?

As Japan considers adding language requirements to permanent residency and other visa categories, it must also reconsider what "proficiency" means.

How Much Japanese Do You Actually Need to Work in Japan?

Do you need fluent Japanese to work in Japan? Discover what’s required, what’s not, and how your language skills can grow over time. The post How Much Japanese Do You Actually Need...

Japanese sports terms you may hear on TV

Like in other countries, Japanese announcers are filled with colorful terms to describe what you're seeing on air.

Speak Confidently With Japanese Conversation Practice (Skits + Tips for All Levels)

Use these tips and resources to improve your Japanese conversation practice to get you speaking confidently no matter your level.

Get Your Greetings Right With Two Ways To Say ‘Nice To Meet You!’ in Japanese

There are two phrases you can use to say “Nice to meet you” in Japanese. Find out what makes them different and whether you should use one or both!

Review Japanese Translations for K-Beauty

Need a Japanese native reviewer to review 6 Korean cosmetics poster/product-page translations. An initial Japanese draft is already prepared in Word format. This is not a full tra...

11 Ways To Say ‘You’re Welcome’ in Japanese for Friends + Co-workers

While dō itashimashite (どう致しまして) is the literal translation of “you’re welcome” in Japanese, iie (いいえ) is the phrase you’re most likely to use in everyday conversations.

Kanji Forever? Why Japan Still Uses Chinese Characters, But Korea Mostly Doesn’t

Japan spent a century trying to abolish kanji, from an 1866 petition to the shogun to a postwar novelist who wanted Japan to adopt French. Here's why it failed.

Japanese Business Email Phrases Every Foreign Worker Should Know

Learn the Japanese business email phrases every foreign worker should know, what they really mean, and how they're used in the workplace. The post Japanese Business Email Phrases E...

You Say Tsuyu, I Say Baiu: How Japanese Jukujikun Make Kanji Even Harder

Why do the same two kanji for Japan's rainy season change pronunciation based on context? Blame the phenomenon known as jukujikun.

Record number of students in Japan need help learning Japanese

As of May 2025, a total of 84,759 students at public elementary, junior high, high and special needs schools required support, a government survey shows.

Cultural Exchange Event “Osaka Loop Line Nishi-Kujo Station OK18-ban-gai” to be Held

Sorry, this entry is only available in Japanese. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown belo […]

What to Say in Your Self-Introduction in Japan (自己紹介)

Starting a job in Japan? Learn how to give a clear, polite self-introduction (自己紹介) and avoid common mistakes in your first impression. The post What to Say in Your Self-Introd...

Top Tips + Resources for Beginner to Advanced Japanese Reading Practice

Japanese reading practice is essential for language learners wanting to reach fluency. Discover resources and tips to improve your reading skills.

Japanese-language education is at a turning point

Once volunteer-based, the system is shifting toward shared responsibility between local governments and trained professionals.

「当たった、すごい！」質問に答えるだけで出身地当てる「方言チャート EXTRA」が再び話題

「家に不在の時、『明日、家におらん』と言うことがありますか？」「ノートを使い切った時、『ノートが詰まった』と言うことがありますか？」