I was in love. More than that actually, I was OBSESSED. Nothing I’d used in the UK rivalled this formula so as my three week ...

Discover the Japanese names for the days of the week with their English pronunciations. This guide offers comprehensive support for newcomers and children eager to learn Japanese.

I.F. Gallery in Tras Street is staging a solo exhibition by contemporary Japanese calligrapher-artist Maaya Wakasugi, who has ...

As Japan recovered from the devastation of World War II and entered a period of rapid economic growth, a jaunty superstar appeared in the form of professional baseball player Shigeo Nagashima.

Staying in traditional onsen inns (ryokans), where hot springs, cuisine, and centuries-old hospitality create a deeply ...

Japan uses three writing systems – Kanji, which is based on Chinese characters, and two other phonetic systems ... the study said – also seen in changes to other parts of Japanese life during that ...

Japanese parents-to-be will no longer have free rein over what they name their children, following the introduction of new rules about the pronunciation of certain ‘kanji’ characters this week. These ...

Kirakira names have become a way to push boundaries in a tightly structured culture, especially when it comes to raising children.