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πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ DenΓ­k N
National & Local

"Traitor!" Thousands of Fake Accounts Attack Japanese Prime Minister and Their Japanese is Suspiciously Chinese

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaiči faces a malicious online campaign led by thousands of fake accounts accusing her of betrayal and military expansionism, with allegations regarding the language used in the attacks suggesting Chinese origins.

Feb 24 β€’ 12:32 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Studying in Japan, going to bed at 7 PM due to concentration - Commentary by Ben Maybury

Ben Maybury, a well-known soccer commentator who has lived in Japan for over 20 years, discusses his journey of studying Japanese and his motivation behind learning the language.

Feb 23 β€’ 00:00 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Supporting Children Who Have Just Arrived in Japan – Yokohama's 'Place'

Yokohama is providing support to children with foreign roots through Japanese language and lifestyle education to help them adjust smoothly to school life.

Feb 21 β€’ 23:00 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

To enhance Japanese language instruction, the government plans to change laws to make support staff official school employees

The Japanese Ministry of Education plans to revise regulations to officially designate Japanese language support assistants and native language support staff as school employees, aiming to strengthen education for students who require Japanese language instruction.

Feb 18 β€’ 21:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

A Japanese man murders his English language teacher, buries her in a bathtub, and flees to a plastic surgeon

A shocking tale unfolds involving a Japanese man who murdered his English language teacher and attempted to evade justice by undergoing plastic surgery after disposing of her body.

Feb 13 β€’ 22:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

Takuma Nakahira: theory, politics, and experience of photography

A publication brings together a selection of essays by the crucial figure of Japanese photography, Takuma Nakahira, discussing his craft through themes such as power, language, and the act of seeing.

Feb 12 β€’ 04:30 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

The Name Called by the Deaf Grandmother [Growing Up at the Boundary of Lee Gil-bora]

The article discusses the challenges of naming a child born to a Korean and a Japanese parent while considering the unique needs of having a deaf grandmother who communicates through sign language.

Feb 11 β€’ 20:29 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Japanese is the World's 'Impatient' Language: An Interview with Taiki Mizuno of the Easy Linguistics Radio

An interview with Taiki Mizuno discusses how Japanese speakers are among the fastest in the world at taking turns in conversations, often responding before the previous speaker has finished.

Feb 11 β€’ 01:00 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Despite Population Decline, the Number of People Learning Japanese is 30 Times Higher - Manga and Anime as a Gateway

The growing interest in learning Japanese has surged 30-fold globally, driven by the popularity of Japanese manga and anime, despite Japan's ongoing population decline.

Feb 10 β€’ 04:00 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"Run away!" "Don't push!" Orders are flying in a Japanese language school to protect lives

A Japanese language school in Tochigi Prefecture emphasizes safety training through role-playing exercises for international trainees.

Feb 10 β€’ 01:00 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Coming to Japan with Zero Japanese, Thoughts on the Learning and Support Environments Not Found

The article discusses the challenges faced by foreign residents in Japan, particularly those without Japanese language skills, and the necessity for accessible education and support systems for them.

Feb 4 β€’ 08:00 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Is it okay for night schools to become public Japanese language schools? What environmental improvements are necessary now?

The article discusses the role of night schools in Japan in providing Japanese language education to foreign residents who have missed compulsory education, emphasizing the importance of this education for social integration and stability.

Feb 4 β€’ 02:00 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The 'Non-Exclusion Norm' of Night Schools and the Inclusion of Japanese Language Education: Remaining Subtle Issues

The article discusses the role of night schools in Japan, particularly how they are adapting to include foreign nationals seeking Japanese language education, while highlighting lingering challenges in this integration.

Feb 4 β€’ 02:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
Life & Tech

Ai, the chimpanzee who recognized over 100 Chinese characters and the English alphabet, dies at 49

Ai, a chimpanzee known for recognizing over 100 Chinese characters and the English alphabet, has passed away at the age of 49, according to Japanese researchers.

Jan 12 β€’ 11:09 UTC

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