"Manga" comic books and "anime" films are building up interest around the world in learning Japanese. But students of the language are having a tough time understanding the colloquial expressions that ...

Good news for Japanese learners. Kadokawa Corporation has published three new books about the Japanese language. The three books are part of the のびーる国語 nobiru kokugo (stretch your Japanese language ...

Manga is cooler than ever, and if you've ever been curious about how one of Japan's best exports is made--or even want to create your own--then you'll want to check out the upcoming book, Dr.

It’s one thing to know how to speak Japanese – even basic conversation skills can get you quite far when it comes to making new friends at a busy yokocho. Reading Japanese, on the other hand, is a ...

I have some friends who are unabashed about the fact that they hate reading. At school, they loaded up on math and science subjects while religiously avoiding the humanities. If that sounds like you, ...