Japanese dramas can be exciting, heartwarming, or hilarious.

And in some cases, they’re all that rolled into one!

I’ve watched …

Are you a fan of “Star Wars”? (Who isn’t?)

Then you should thank Japanese cinema.

Did you grow up …

Fluttering kimono in the breeze.

Eating sushi with chopsticks as cherry blossom petals scatter.

Receiving a bow from the teahouse …

When learning Japanese, the dreaded formal Japanese keigo, 敬語 (けいご), is always looming in the background, ready to pounce and …

Japan is famous for its formality and politeness, and Japanese people have earned a reputation for having excellent manners.

This …

“You’re studying Japanese? Are you fluent?”

Is fluency measured by the ability to have a conversation, knowing how to …

Did you know that the word “zodiac,” in its original etymology, translates to “circle of little animals?”

It’s a cute …