Browsing: Japanese

77 Direct expressions of affection—even platonic affection—aren’t as common in Japan as they are in the United States, but people…

86 Even in Japanese, the magic word is still “please.” Especially when speaking with strangers or someone you don’t know…

182 In a country like Japan, where good manners are paramount, knowing how to respond to expressions of gratitude in…

Science and maintenance work continued this week aboard the International Space Station, but updates regarding those activities have been all…

4K What’s so lucky about the humble soybean? You can throw it (or a whole handful) for good fortune! On…

QUICK FACTSName: Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica)Where it lives: Steppes and meadows in Asia, notably China, India, Japan, Korea and Russia.…