No street parties, no chaos — just a good Halloween. Here’s how to ask (politely!) where to celebrate this year, plus the grammar to sound natural doing it. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/10/23/language/japanese-halloween-questions-tokyo/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #tokyo #shibuya #halloween

We’re halfway through October, which means the hunt will soon be on for fall foliage. Learn how to ask about the when, where and why in Japanese while exploring the country’s most picturesque photo spots. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/10/16/language/autumn-leaves-japanese-trees/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn5 #jlptn4

Thinking about a haircut in Japan? From straight to curly, here’s your guide to salon lingo, styles and expectations. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/10/09/language/japanese-hair-salon-haircut/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #beauty #hairstyles #jlptn5 #jlptn4 #livinginjapan

If you don’t dispose of your garbage properly, you may wind up with a bear at your doorstep. Or, even worse, an angry neighbor. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/10/03/language/garbage-sorting-bear-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #bears #garbage #livinginjapan

Ed Sheeran’s on the map — literally. Tokyo’s “Oh! Ed!” campaign isn’t just PR, it’s a lesson in Japan’s playful spelling magic. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/09/26/language/missing-vowels-japanese-language/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #grammar #vocabulary #edsheeran

Autumn in Japan isn’t announced — it creeps in. And the language is built to catch every little change. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/09/18/language/japanese-grammar-tekuru-teiku/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn3

In a first, the Japan Foundation has dispatched five language "partners" to India under a six-month program to assist in Japanese language education in the South Asian country. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/16/japan/japanese-language-education-india/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #indiajapanrelations #language #languageteachers #nihongo

As Japanese culture celebrates its past eras, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce enter their new era with a special announcement. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/09/10/language/taylor-travis-engagement-japanese/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #taylorswift #traviskelce #marriage #nostalgia

People in Japan aren’t getting enough sleep. Luckily, everyone from scientists to Shohei Ohtani are offering solutions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/09/02/language/japanese-sleep-day-health/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #sleep #pokemonsleep #health #shoheiohtani

Group work chats can be helpful when it comes to small things, but at what point do Japanese workers think they step over the line? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/08/22/language/japan-work-harassment-line/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn2 #jlptn3 #jlptn4

Zero o'clock? 27 o'clock?? Telling time in Japan means more than just looking at a clock — and a generational divide only complicates things. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/08/15/bilingual/japanese-time-clock/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #bilingual #nihongo #vocabulary

Avoid the tourist traps this Bon season by asking locals the right questions — in Japanese. Learn phrases to uncover hidden spots, regional eats and perfect souvenirs. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/08/07/bilingual/japanese-obon-traffic-summer/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #bilingual #nihongo #vocabulary #driving

From typhoon gusts to the whisper of wind chimes, Japan has tons of words for wind. Discover the poetry and power behind them. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/07/31/bilingual/japanese-wind-words-summer/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #bilingual #nihongo #vocabulary #fourkanjiidioms

Japan's kids have summer projects to do. From book reports to research projects, here’s how parents can help — with a grammar lesson to boot. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/07/24/language/japanese-children-screens-summer/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #summer #parenting #children

Still haven’t made summer plans? This week’s Bilingual piece rounds up the major festivals happening across Japan — and teaches you a handy grammar point to practice when you go. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/07/18/language/japanese-summer-festival-listing/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn2

July 17 is World Emoji Day! But is it only going to be Gen Xers and Millennials that celebrate it? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/07/11/language/emoji-japanese-gen-z-texts/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #emoji #vocabulary #jlptn3 #jlptn1 #grammar

What’s the first word that comes to mind when you think of a Japanese summer? A new poll reveals whether those in their 20s and those older than 40 think of the same thing. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/07/05/language/japanese-summer-words-fireworks/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #heat #summer #heatstroke #jlptn3

Once you learn the terminology for kabuki, step farther into the world by recognizing the classical Japanese used in its scripts. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/06/26/language/japanese-kabuki-terms-language/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #kabuki #theater