A lot of thought goes into picking baby names in Japan. Not only do parents have to pick how the name will sound, but also how it’ll be written, since the Japanese language’s system of kanji ...

In Japan, calligraphy is more than just writing—it’s an art form that requires patience, focus, and respect for tradition.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - University of Hawaii Rainbow Warrior kicker Kansei Matsuzawa debuted a new jersey during Saturday night’s homecoming game. Matsuzawa was a key contributor to the ‘Bows win ...

Hanko Land Tokyo is a name stamp specialty store established in 1921 with the motto “the fastest hanko production store in Japan.” Dual Hanko is popular as a Japanese souvenir because the name is ...

If you go to Japan, there’s a chance you might meet someone with an unusual name – such as “Nike,” “Pikachu” or “Pudding.” While still a minority, these names have grown in popularity over recent ...

Mr. McAllister is a novelist and the author of the memoir “Bury Me in My Jersey.” I was grading assignments for an undergraduate course in memoir writing when I experienced a severe crisis of faith ...

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Abstract: The result of the research of the educational effect of Kanji (Chinese character) learning system is described in this thesis. Kanji learning system was made so that the grade-schooler and ...

When it comes to gut health, probiotics have long been touted as a powerful solution. Among the numerous probiotic-rich foods, kanji rice stands out as a traditional and effective option for ...

KYOTO -- The Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation announced on Dec. 12 that the kanji character for 2024, which expresses the state of the world through a single character, was "kin," meaning "gold ...