As more people settle in Japan from abroad, the need to provide Japanese language classes for the children of foreign residents grows. But challenges are mounting for local governments to keep up with ...

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 ...

Japan continues to draw an unspoken but influential boundary — one that sorts and evaluates people according to whether they can speak Japanese “like a native.” Even highly proficient speakers often ...

As an English-speaking woman in my 20s, my solo trip to Japan was surprising. The language barrier wasn't an issue and I felt so safe traveling alone.