LEARNING JAPANESE

Let's take a look at perhaps the most puzzling type of Japanese text: 'katakana.'

Did you know that the Lawson Store 100 song apologizes for the price? Or that there's 'frying music' for the staff? This is stuff even Lawson employees don't know!

Can you spot the differences between each of Japan's three different characters?

Don't know a 'tenshu' from a 'hori'? We're here to help!

Apology is a kind of social currency in Japan. But using it well isn't just about knowing what words to use—you also need to know when and how to use them!

Something you might hear everyday in Japan is the word 'mottainai.' And without mincing words, we present to you three ways to use this useful expression!

As in many countries, city traffic in Japan may be congested and not much fun. But once you get into the countryside and the mountains, driving in Japan can be a real pleasure.

Take these words as a rejection!