At Daichi-in temple in the city of Chita, Aichi Prefecture, the production of "fukumasu" boxes used for bean-throwing rituals ...

Hikonyan, the popular mascot of the city of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, received 13,220 New Year's cards this year from all ...

A traditional New Year's event featuring a game of ancient "kemari" football was held at Shimogamo Shrine in the city of Kyoto on January 4. Eight peo･･･ ...

KYOTO – The enchanting plant life of the popular Bamboo Grove Path in Kyoto’s Arashiyama is increasingly facing serious damage from graffiti. The path, a walking trail passing through the bamboo ...

Abstract: A common problem in speech processing is the conversion of the written form of a language to a set of phonetic symbols representing the pronunciation. In this paper, we focus on an aspect of ...

Learning Japanese might look hard at first with its different writing. But, starting with common words is the best way to begin. Knowing everyday words will quickly help you understand simple talks, ...

Are you eager to dive into the world of the Japanese language? One of the first essential steps is mastering the days of the week. This article provides a comprehensive guide specifically designed for ...

Japan has introduced new rules restricting how names are spelled and pronounced. The new regulations, announced last week, aim to quell a growing practice of Japanese parents giving their babies ...

Let’s face it—Japanese can feel like a language that belongs in a different world. Three scripts (Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji), thousands of characters, unfamiliar grammar rules, and an entire culture ...

Hiragana is one of three components of the Japanese writing system, along with katakana and kanji. As a phonetic syllabary, each of the 46 characters represents a sound, and for the most part, each ...

Abstract: The automatization of grading short answers in examinations aims to help teachers grade more efficiently and fairly. The Japanese SIMPLE-O attempts to grade Japanese language learners’ short ...