21 Classic Japanese Movie Masterpieces for the Serious Cinephile

For over 100 years, Japanese cinema has been growing, evolving and spreading its influence to the rest of the world. …
For over 100 years, Japanese cinema has been growing, evolving and spreading its influence to the rest of the world. …
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 …
“Wow, that’s huge!”
I remember thinking this when I saw a cicada for the first time in the countryside of …
Need to wish someone “Merry Christmas” in Japanese?
Well, we have you covered. But be aware: Christmas, or クリスマス (くりすます), …