Welcome, Japanese learners! If you’ve ever watched Japanese comedy or a drama set in Osaka, you’ve likely encountered a lively, musical way of speaking that’s quite different from your textbook….
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Welcome, Japanese learners! While your textbook teaches you the standard language, Japan is a country rich with linguistic diversity. Stepping outside of Tokyo reveals a tapestry of dialects, or 方言…
Welcome, Japanese learners! To truly understand Japan, we need to look beyond its famous cities. Let’s explore the country as a whole (日本全体, にほんぜんたい, Nihon zentai). Japan is a land…
We shall now direct our analysis to Shikoku, the smallest of Japan’s four principal islands. Located south of the Chugoku region, Shikoku is an area defined by profound spirituality, dramatic…
We shall now turn our examination to Kyushu, the southwesternmost of Japan’s four main islands. This is a region defined by dramatic geological forces, serving as both the cradle of…
We shall now proceed to the Chugoku region, the westernmost expanse of Japan’s main island, Honshu. This is a land of profound historical resonance, where ancient mythology intersects with a…
Haisai! We now turn our focus to Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost prefecture. This subtropical archipelago, comprising more than 150 islands, represents a unique and distinct cultural sphere within the nation. Historically…
We will now direct our focus to the Kansai region, widely regarded as the historical and cultural heartland of Japan. For over a millennium, this region was the seat of…
We shall now turn our attention to the Chubu region, the vast and geographically diverse heartland of Japan’s main island, Honshu. Situated centrally between the Kanto and Kansai regions, Chubu…
Konnichiwa! Let’s dive into the Kanto region, the dynamic and densely populated heart of modern Japan. Dominated by the vast metropolis of Tokyo, Kanto is the nation’s political, economic, and…