Maybe you’ve always dreamed of understanding anime without subtitles, chatting with friends in Tokyo, or finally reading those beautiful Hiragana characters. But let’s get real: lots of Japanese ...

Often the key that opens the door to otaku culture is anime. Anime is a pervasive medium, and even those outside the fandom of Japanese culture and media can recognize the hallmarks of anime at fan ...

This article highlights ten anime series perfect for learning Japanese naturally and fluently, moving beyond traditional methods. It suggests shows for beginners focusing on polite speech, regional ...

The quintessential global wanderer, Pico Iyer has published two books on Japan this year: Autumn Light and A Beginner's Guide to Japan. After 30-plus years in Japan, Iyer can use everything from anime ...

CAMP ZAMA, Japan (July 23 2014) -- Several of Camp Zama's community members gathered at the Sagamihara Family Housing Area library on July 22 for an opportunity to learn conversational Japanese from a ...

One of the biggest foreign rights stories in book publishing this year is the resurgence in popularity of Japanese fiction, from ‘cozy lit’ to feminist crime. Its unique qualities are not just the ...

Summer is hot and humid in Japan, and this year especially so. So it’s kind of surprising that in a recent survey from air conditioner manufacturer Daikin, quite a few people said they don’t like ...