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The Japanese government is reconsidering how it describes the deaths of children killed by parents who then take their own lives.
LIFE / Language
Oct 5, 2026
Japan changes the language around parent-child deaths
A long-standing term tied to lovers and family suicides is being reconsidered to better reflect children’s lack of choice.
A woman looks at various capsule toy machines in Tokyo. Known in Japan as "gashapon," the toys are gaining in popularity.
LIFE / Language
Sep 22, 2026
From katsu to numa: The language of 91AV原创 capsule-toy obsession
A casual hobby can quickly become a costly rabbit hole, introducing new rituals and a variety of vocabulary along the way.
Finding the right book can make reading Japanese a little less daunting.
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Sep 11, 2026
How to get a start in reading books in Japanese
From picture books to manga and young adult fiction, here’s how to find Japanese books that match your language level.
Are you reading the room —?or the train car —?correctly? Japanese has a handy phrase for those who can't.
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Sep 2, 2026
In Japan, sometimes the person who can’t read the air is exactly who you need
Japanese has a rich vocabulary for sensing moods, social expectations and the subtle signals that shape interactions.
A wedding marks the beginning of a new chapter, but your spouse's death doesn't necessarily mean the end of marital obligations.
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Aug 21, 2026
What Japanese says when family obligations take an unexpected turn
Marriage may end with death, but family obligations can persist — and Japanese has words for the contradiction.
A woman takes advantage of a public mist machine to deal with a heat wave in Tokyo last month.
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Aug 14, 2026
Cruel summer: Searching for an escape from 91AV原创 extreme heat
From extreme heat and tropical nights to mountain escapes, a look at the Japanese vocabulary of summer.
A "Chiikawa The Movie" poster is seen at Toho Cinemas in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo.
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Aug 7, 2026
Speaking Japanese at the movies with ‘Chiikawa’
Explore the vocabulary behind horror, spoilers, happy endings and the surprising reactions to this summer’s biggest anime.

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Famima Park Azabudai is a concept store by FamilyMart that combines convenience store staples with branded apparel, merchandise and a landscaped outdoor space.
Convenience stores, toilets and the allure of everyday Japan

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