Japanese culture is in the depths of a nostalgia wave, and the engagement announcement for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce fits in with it nicely.

My honest take on the newly opened Chiikawa Park in Tokyo

The Japanese are not getting enough sleep. Luckily, everyone from scientists to Shohei Ohtani are offering solutions.

In Japan, the right phrasing can mean the difference between a request and harassment.

The monster dolls may be driving fans wild elsewhere, but Japan has long had plenty of its own domestically produced characters that know exactly what consumers want.

Learn how to ask about secret spots, regional dishes and specialty gifts using natural Japanese structures on your summer travels.

Given these disparities, it is clear the government needs to build a consistent school system with appropriate emotional support mechanisms

In their hit podcast “Over the Sun,” hosts Jane Su and Mika Horii turn everyday chats into a cultural phenomenon.

With World Emoji Day approaching, it's a good opportunity to recognize how important these digital pictures have become.

Fireworks and festivals are part of the traditional Japanese summer, but what do people associate with the season these days?

Japan now requires official furigana for names in the family register, aiming to limit overly creative 'kira-kira' readings.

Japan’s seniors are trading gateball for Pilates, chasing strength, stability and a new kind of aging — with core control.

The term “bakari” can be used in several different ways to emphasize and define the limit of a range.

These tourist tips will have you acting like a local in no time.

Charli XCX’s idea of “brat” doesn’t translate neatly into Japanese, but there are other words for playful rebellion.

An excessive focus on testing students' English ability is turning language learning into a chore, depriving children of the joy and opportunities of intercultural communication.

In Japan, a date night on Christmas Eve typically starts with a romantic dinner at a restaurant often with a great view or a private space.

Book donations are just one of many ways you can give back to the community during the holidays.

Book donations are just one of many ways you can give back to the community during the holidays.

#Ad Paid and Presented by Japan National Tourism Organization A spiritual retreat by Hokuriku's seaside: Feel the soul and resilience of Japan

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Three years of wins and losses as a writer

What better time to learn how to say you can't resist a deal than on a weekend of discounted shopping.

What better time to learn how to say you can't resist a deal than on a weekend of discounted shopping.

Short of stopping minors from using social media, Japan needs to beef up its response to an evermore perilous online environment. One that adults often struggle to grasp.

Short of stopping minors from using social media, Japan needs to beef up its response to an evermore perilous online environment. One that adults often struggle to grasp.

Scarce and pricey, Dubai chocolate is winning over Japanese fans thanks to a few flavor modifications.

Scarce and pricey, Dubai chocolate is winning over Japanese fans thanks to a few flavor modifications.