In 2025, the Oxford English Dictionary added 11 Japanese words that cover a wonderfully chaotic range, … Waifu, Mottainai, Yōkai: 11 Japanese Words Added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2025Read more
Culture & Society
はつゆめ (hatsu-yume): The First Dream of the Year
If you were anything like my downstairs neighbor, you rang in the new year with a … はつゆめ (hatsu-yume): The First Dream of the YearRead more
Rei (礼): Mastering the art of Japanese politeness
One of the most complex aspects of Japanese culture for foreigners (myself included) to wrap their heads around … Rei (礼): Mastering the art of Japanese politenessRead more