Cruel summer: Searching for an escape from Japan’s extreme heat
Is there any escaping Japan’s summer 酷暑 (kokusho, extreme heat)? In April, the 気象庁 (kishōchō, Japan Meteorological Agency)…
Predicting the future, one Japanese grammar point at a time
Much of life is spent worrying about things we can’t know for certain. 最近、仕事のことで悩んでいるんです (Saikin, shigoto no koto…
Calls grow to improve Japanese language education
As policies related to foreign nationals are expected to be a major issue in Sunday’s Lower House election…
Japanese sports terms you may hear on TV
When you’re watching the World Cup matches on TV this summer, see if you can hear these turns…