Want to learn Japanese by playing video games and watching anime? A band of YouTubers — with the help of modern tools — has made learning one of the world’s most challenging languages into a fun hobby ...

Foreigners seeking to obtain permanent resident status or visas extending for over 10 years should be required to complete a Japanese language and lifestyle learning program, a project team’s report ...

The portal site, currently available in Japanese, will be offered in multiple languages and learning and teaching materials ...

TikTok stopped being a "dance app" long ago — now you can even use it to learn a new language. Known for popularizing the term "quiet quitting," showing off flashy dance moves, and even helping people ...

In early 2026, the city of Fukuoka began testing a new approach to Japanese language education. Online classes linking four elementary schools were conducted from Fukuoka Municipal Haruyoshi ...

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In a step forward, Japan is strengthening Japanese-language education for children with foreign backgrounds. Schools and municipalities are expanding specialist instruction, multilingual assistance ...

Japan tops many travelers’ wishlists, with searches for learning Japanese up 30%. Tourists are embracing local phrases to enhance trips, connect respectfully, and boost travel confidence. ByKaitlyn ...