WHEN the bombing of Pearl Harbor forced a declaration of war against Japan, it became at once apparent that this country would need large numbers of Americans able to speak and read the language of ...

JAPAN is probably the only country in the world where a blind child makes faster progress in school than a normal child. The children attending the Japanese government schools for the blind take two ...

Japan has raised the Japanese proficiency threshold for certain work visas, making JLPT N2 or equivalent essential for eligibility. Longer naturalization timelines add pressure for learners to reach ...

The Foreign Ministry will send specialists to “blank areas” of the Global South to help locals learn Japanese, a move in line with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s plans to toughen policies on ...

Ever thought of immersing yourself in Japan and going to a Japanese language school. I interviewed my friend Jess who did just that. She talks about her motivations to go to Japan, how the classes ...

Over the past decade, the publishing difficulties surrounding the translation of literature into English have received considerable attention. Poorly paid translators, the frustration of marketing ...

Learn how to teach English in Japan in 2026, including job types, salary, visa requirements and step-by-step hiring advice.