With thousands to learn, kanji can intimidate a newcomer to the Japanese language. But you can discover the appeal of kanji by learning a few basic examples. Why start learning kanji? It can be fun ...

"I've noticed how people seem to take delight when I hand them my business cards with kanji on one side and the alphabet on the reverse," chuckles Takuro Nagami, a photographer who often goes on ...

Japan chose the kanji character for war as the symbol for 2022 after a year marked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the assassination of former leader Shinzo Abe. In the annual event held to choose ...