Japanese Calligrapher Monyaizumi Proposes New Kanji For “Gundam”
Although there are already thousands of kanji characters available in the Japanese language (tens of thousands if you count the most comprehensive dictionaries), kanji enthusiasts…
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Japanese Government Announces “Reiwa” As New Era Name
Reiwa Announced As New Era At 11:30 p.m., Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga made an announcement that the new era beginning on May 1st, 2019,…
What Do Japanese People Actually Think About Ariana Grande’s Kanji Tattoo BBQ Blunder?
You’ve probably heard about Ariana Grande’s humorous tattoo mistake by now. The chart-topping singer has shown interest before in Japanese culture, even going as far…
Ariana Grande’s Japanese Tattoo Mistake: Kanji Reads “Charcoal Grill” And Not “7 Rings”
You don’t have to spend too much time walking the streets in Japan or browsing clothing stores to spot questionable or accidentally funny use of…
Even If You’ve Only Learned Katakana, You’ll Understand This Kanji
Updated with explanation on similarity to existing kanji Although some Japanese language textbooks begin to introduce kanji from the earliest chapters, together with hiragana and…
The 2018 Japan Kanji Character Of The Year Is “Disaster”
At the end of every year, the Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation announces the selection of a kanji, or Japanese character, that embodies the national…
‘Nose-hair’ and Other Japanese Family Names That Make People Hate Their Ancestors
Japan is a country with a population of about 130 million people and about 300,000 different family names. You’ve probably heard of the common ones…
Japan’s Most Beautiful Calligrapher Demonstrates Writing The Most Difficult Kanji
Bisen Aoyagi At 28, the beautiful master calligrapher Bisen Aoyagi has already made a name for herself, having exhibited at numerous galleries, performed live calligraphy…
Sample Sakes And Laser-Etch Your Own Stylized Kanji Monogram On A Crystal Sake Cup
Laser-Etch Your Personal Kanji Monogram On A Crystal Sake Cup If you’re in Tokyo between now and the end of April, and if you enjoy…
Watching This Japanese Sign-Maker’s Perfect Handwritten Work In Action Is Just Too Soothing
Along with providing a chance to observe fascinating beauty, traditional art forms in action can sometimes have a hypnotizing and soothing quality to them, as…
Every Year Has A Character: Japan Chooses Its “Kanji of the Year” 2017
For the last 23 years, people in Japan have turned on the evening news on December 12 (Kanji Day) to learn which “kanji of the…