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The Japan Times<p>Avoid the tourist traps this Bon season by asking locals the right questions — in Japanese. Learn phrases to uncover hidden spots, regional eats and perfect souvenirs. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/08/07/bilingual/japanese-obon-traffic-summer/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/08/</span><span class="invisible">07/bilingual/japanese-obon-traffic-summer/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/life" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>life</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/bilingual" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>bilingual</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/nihongo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nihongo</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/vocabulary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>vocabulary</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/driving" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>driving</span></a></p>
The Japan Times<p>From typhoon gusts to the whisper of wind chimes, Japan has tons of words for wind. Discover the poetry and power behind them. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/07/31/bilingual/japanese-wind-words-summer/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/07/</span><span class="invisible">31/bilingual/japanese-wind-words-summer/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/life" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>life</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/bilingual" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>bilingual</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/nihongo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nihongo</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/vocabulary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>vocabulary</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/fourkanjiidioms" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>fourkanjiidioms</span></a></p>
The Japan Times<p>Japan's kids have summer projects to do. From book reports to research projects, here’s how parents can help — with a grammar lesson to boot. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/07/24/language/japanese-children-screens-summer/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/07/</span><span class="invisible">24/language/japanese-children-screens-summer/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/life" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>life</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/language" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>language</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/nihongo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nihongo</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/vocabulary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>vocabulary</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/summer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>summer</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/parenting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>parenting</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/children" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>children</span></a></p>
Alo Japan<p><a href="https://www.alojapan.com/1329092/study-first-screens-later-japanese-kids-have-summer-projects-to-do/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">alojapan.com/1329092/study-fir</span><span class="invisible">st-screens-later-japanese-kids-have-summer-projects-to-do/</span></a> Study first, screens later: Japanese kids have summer projects to do <a href="https://channels.im/tags/children" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>children</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/Japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Japan</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/JapanNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JapanNews</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/Japanese" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Japanese</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/JapaneseNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JapaneseNews</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/news" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>news</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/nihongo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nihongo</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/parenting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>parenting</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/summer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>summer</span></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://channels.im/tags/vocabulary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>vocabulary</span></a> A recent poll conducted by Gakken Educational reported that 81% of 937 parents and guardians of elementary school children had concerns about 夏休み中の過ごし方や学習の進め方 (natsuyasumi-chū no sugoshikata ya gakushū no susumekata, how to manage time and learning during the summer holidays).</p>
The Japan Times<p>Still haven’t made summer plans? This week’s Bilingual piece rounds up the major festivals happening across Japan — and teaches you a handy grammar point to practice when you go. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/07/18/language/japanese-summer-festival-listing/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/07/</span><span class="invisible">18/language/japanese-summer-festival-listing/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/life" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>life</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/language" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>language</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/nihongo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nihongo</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/vocabulary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>vocabulary</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/grammar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>grammar</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/jlptn2" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>jlptn2</span></a></p>
Brent Summett<p>[ce n'est plus nécessaire de boostey. Merci à toustes] </p><p>Je cherche une personne avec qui converser en japonais durant cet été 😊 J'ai un niveau A1 (ultra basique donc) et je n'ai pas envie de tout perdre avant la rentrée 😁 </p><p>Reboost très appréciés. Merci 🖤</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/japon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>japon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/japonais" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>japonais</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/nihongo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nihongo</span></a></p>
Alo Japan<p><a href="https://www.alojapan.com/1320814/closing-the-gap-between-what-you-learn-and-what-you-say-in-japanese/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">alojapan.com/1320814/closing-t</span><span class="invisible">he-gap-between-what-you-learn-and-what-you-say-in-japanese/</span></a> Closing the gap between what you learn and what you say in Japanese <a href="https://channels.im/tags/Japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Japan</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/JapanNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JapanNews</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/Japanese" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Japanese</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/JapaneseNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JapaneseNews</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/JlptN4" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JlptN4</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/JlptN5" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JlptN5</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/news" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>news</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/nihongo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nihongo</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/vocabulary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>vocabulary</span></a> 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 found in textbooks) and 実際に使われている表現 (jissai ni tsukawarete-iru hyōgen, the expressions actually used). This gap may discourage Japanese learners from utilizing what they’ve learned in real-life sit</p>
The Japan Times<p>July 17 is World Emoji Day! But is it only going to be Gen Xers and Millennials that celebrate it? <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/07/11/language/emoji-japanese-gen-z-texts/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/07/</span><span class="invisible">11/language/emoji-japanese-gen-z-texts/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/life" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>life</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/language" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>language</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/nihongo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nihongo</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/emoji" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>emoji</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/vocabulary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>vocabulary</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/jlptn3" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>jlptn3</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/jlptn1" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>jlptn1</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/grammar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>grammar</span></a></p>
Kai 🇪🇺<p>Endlich wieder Japanischkurs. Juhu! <a href="https://norden.social/tags/japanese" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>japanese</span></a> <a href="https://norden.social/tags/nihongo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nihongo</span></a> #🇯🇵</p>
The Japan Times<p>What’s the first word that comes to mind when you think of a Japanese summer? A new poll reveals whether those in their 20s and those older than 40 think of the same thing. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/07/05/language/japanese-summer-words-fireworks/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/07/</span><span class="invisible">05/language/japanese-summer-words-fireworks/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/life" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>life</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/language" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>language</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/nihongo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nihongo</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/vocabulary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>vocabulary</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/heat" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>heat</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/summer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>summer</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/heatstroke" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>heatstroke</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/jlptn3" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>jlptn3</span></a></p>
Alo Japan<p><a href="https://www.alojapan.com/1314130/whats-the-first-thing-you-think-of-when-you-think-of-a-japanese-summer/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">alojapan.com/1314130/whats-the</span><span class="invisible">-first-thing-you-think-of-when-you-think-of-a-japanese-summer/</span></a> What’s the first thing you think of when you think of a Japanese summer? <a href="https://channels.im/tags/heat" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>heat</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/heatstroke" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>heatstroke</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/Japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Japan</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/JapanNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JapanNews</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/Japanese" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Japanese</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/JapaneseNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JapaneseNews</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/JLPTN3" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JLPTN3</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/news" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>news</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/nihongo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nihongo</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/summer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>summer</span></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://channels.im/tags/vocabulary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>vocabulary</span></a> On June 27, the Japan Meteorological Agency declared 梅雨明け (tsuyu-ake, the end of rainy season) in Western Japan — marking the earliest end to 梅雨 (tsuyu, rainy season) on record and the official start of 夏 (natsu, summer) there. 梅雨明け is one thing, but I find that the re…</p>
Alo Japan<p><a href="https://www.alojapan.com/1308687/why-the-month-of-may-feels-tough-and-how-language-can-help/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">alojapan.com/1308687/why-the-m</span><span class="invisible">onth-of-may-feels-tough-and-how-language-can-help/</span></a> Why the month of May feels tough and how language can help <a href="https://channels.im/tags/depression" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>depression</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/grammar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>grammar</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/Japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Japan</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/JapanNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JapanNews</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/Japanese" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Japanese</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/JapaneseNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JapaneseNews</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/JlptN1" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JlptN1</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/JlptN5" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JlptN5</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/MentalHealth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MentalHealth</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/news" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>news</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/nihongo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nihongo</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/vocabulary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>vocabulary</span></a> There’s an English proverb that goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” In Japan, however, the month of 5月 (gogatsu, May) also brings on something a little less positive: 五月病 (gogatsu-byo, May sickness). Another translation for 五月病 might be the “May blues,” as this…</p>
The Japan Times<p>Once you learn the terminology for kabuki, step farther into the world by recognizing the classical Japanese used in its scripts. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/06/26/language/japanese-kabuki-terms-language/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/06/</span><span class="invisible">26/language/japanese-kabuki-terms-language/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/life" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>life</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/language" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>language</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/nihongo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nihongo</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/vocabulary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>vocabulary</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/kabuki" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>kabuki</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/theater" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>theater</span></a></p>
Alo Japan<p><a href="https://www.alojapan.com/1303242/master-this-double-negative-to-better-express-your-black-friday-urges/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">alojapan.com/1303242/master-th</span><span class="invisible">is-double-negative-to-better-express-your-black-friday-urges/</span></a> Master this double negative to better express your Black Friday urges <a href="https://channels.im/tags/grammar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>grammar</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/Japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Japan</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/JapanNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JapanNews</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/Japanese" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Japanese</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/JapaneseNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JapaneseNews</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/news" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>news</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/nihongo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nihongo</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/vocabulary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>vocabulary</span></a> Attention shoppers, it’s ブラックフライデー (burakku furaidē, Black Friday) today. And with サイバーマンデー (saibā mandē, Cyber Monday) and クリスマス (kurisumasu, Christmas) just around the corner, this weekend and the weekends that follow are bound to be busy for 買い物 (kaimono, shopping). During the shopping spree, y…</p>
Alo Japan<p><a href="https://www.alojapan.com/1302056/how-to-get-kicked-out-of-a-kyoto-home-with-a-smile/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">alojapan.com/1302056/how-to-ge</span><span class="invisible">t-kicked-out-of-a-kyoto-home-with-a-smile/</span></a> How to get kicked out of a Kyoto home with a smile <a href="https://channels.im/tags/dialect" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>dialect</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/Kansai" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Kansai</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/Kyoto" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Kyoto</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/KyotoTopics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>KyotoTopics</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/nihongo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nihongo</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/Osaka" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Osaka</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/vocabulary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>vocabulary</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>京都</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD%E5%BA%9C" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>京都府</span></a> Imagine you’re visiting a friend’s house in Kyoto. You’re having a lovely conversation and, after some time, you’re asked, 「ぶぶ漬けでもどうどすか？」 (Bubu-zuke demo dō dosu ka, Would you care for some green tea over rice?) You can answer one of two ways: 「ありがとうございます。いただきます」 (Arigatō gozaimasu. Itadakimasu, Thank you, I appreciate…</p>
The Japan Times<p>They offered you “o-chazuke” — sounds cozy, right? Wrong. You’re being politely told: “Get out.” Learn how Kyotoites drop hints before a visit. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/06/20/language/kyoto-dialect-invitation-japanese/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/06/</span><span class="invisible">20/language/kyoto-dialect-invitation-japanese/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/life" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>life</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/language" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>language</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/nihongo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nihongo</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/vocabulary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>vocabulary</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/kyoto" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>kyoto</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/dialect" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>dialect</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/kansai" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>kansai</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/osaka" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>osaka</span></a></p>
The Japan Times<p>Rain, rain, go away? That’s not likely during Japan’s rainy season. Learn how the language of the season goes beyond weather forecasts and into disasters. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/06/12/language/rainy-season-japanese-downpour/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/06/</span><span class="invisible">12/language/rainy-season-japanese-downpour/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/life" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>life</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/language" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>language</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/nihongo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nihongo</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/vocabulary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>vocabulary</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/grammar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>grammar</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/jlptn2" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>jlptn2</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/jlptn3" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>jlptn3</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/rainyseason" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>rainyseason</span></a></p>
Alo Japan<p><a href="https://www.alojapan.com/1295757/eased-language-requirement-proposed-for-non-japanese-bus-and-taxi-drivers/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">alojapan.com/1295757/eased-lan</span><span class="invisible">guage-requirement-proposed-for-non-japanese-bus-and-taxi-drivers/</span></a> Eased language requirement proposed for non-Japanese bus and taxi drivers <a href="https://channels.im/tags/buses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>buses</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/driving" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>driving</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/expats" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>expats</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/ForeignWorkers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ForeignWorkers</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/Japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Japan</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/JapanNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JapanNews</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/Japanese" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Japanese</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/JapaneseNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JapaneseNews</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/JLPT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JLPT</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/jobs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>jobs</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/language" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>language</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/news" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>news</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/nihongo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nihongo</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/taxis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>taxis</span></a> The government, at an expert panel meeting on Wednesday, proposed easing the Japanese language proficiency requirement for non-Japanese drivers working in the country, aiming to address the serious labor shortages in the bus and taxi industry. Th…</p>
Alo Japan<p><a href="https://www.alojapan.com/1295378/whats-in-a-name-with-new-guidelines-the-japanese-government-wants-to-know/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">alojapan.com/1295378/whats-in-</span><span class="invisible">a-name-with-new-guidelines-the-japanese-government-wants-to-know/</span></a> What’s in a name? With new guidelines, the Japanese government wants to know. <a href="https://channels.im/tags/children" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>children</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/FamilyRegistry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FamilyRegistry</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/Japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Japan</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/JapanNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JapanNews</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/Japanese" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Japanese</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/JapaneseNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JapaneseNews</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/kanji" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>kanji</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/Names" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Names</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/news" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>news</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/nihongo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nihongo</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/parenthood" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>parenthood</span></a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/vocabulary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>vocabulary</span></a> 振り仮名 (Furigana), the small Japanese 仮名 (kana, letters) you see over kanji that help clarify 漢字の読み方 (kanji no yomikata, how to read the kanji), are currently drawing a lot of attention. As the 改正戸籍法 (kaisei koseki hō, Revised Family Register Act) c…</p>
The Japan Times<p>Japan is cracking down on “kira-kira names.” New rules require official furigana in the family register — and not just any reading will do. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/06/06/language/furigana-koseki-family-register/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/06/</span><span class="invisible">06/language/furigana-koseki-family-register/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/life" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>life</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/language" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>language</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/nihongo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nihongo</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/vocabulary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>vocabulary</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/howtoreadjapanese" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>howtoreadjapanese</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/koseki" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>koseki</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/families" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>families</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/children" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>children</span></a></p>
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