The Daily(or so) View of Japanese Language & Culture

[Koiyuki]

The world of Japanese culture is a constantly changing thing, from the news to the politics to the very language itself, and thread is where I seek to help show a more complete picture of life in Japan, as well as the role the language plays around the world.

Rules:

arrow Here, multiple postings by the same author are allowed, with one caveat: Only one information post-IE link sharing-per person, per day. Otherwise the same rules about multiple postings still apply

arrow It can be a link from a news site, or something concerning the language and/or culture you find interesting

arrow This is a politically neutral zone. I will allow no one to be chastised for being a Damn Dirty Dem or Right Rotten Republican(or whatever persuasion you fall under)

 

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I'll kick this off with something that's become a hot topic in the Japanese political atmopshere: NHK World Report on the Japan and China Conflict over the Incident at Senkaku Islands

Part of the leaked raw footage of said incident  

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An interesting opinion piece from The Japan Times: Flaunt Your Katakana English  

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If you're a JET teacher or hopeful, you'll wanna give this a look: The final word of JET, for now  

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This isn't specifically related, but I feel it addresses many of the people people think others are interested in Japanese and other Asian Cultures:

On Dating Asian Women  

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If you're wondering if your passion for something can transcend language barriers, this piece is for you:

Frenchwoman's Passions Realized with Japanese Help  

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If you think the stuff you like wouldn't be something Japanese speaking friends wouldn't be into, This article about Football in Japan could show you might be mistaken  

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For those wondering about the man who inspired 'My Darling is a Foreigner' take a look at an interview he did with The Japan Times  

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One of the most interesting dynamics in Japanese relationships is that of Juniors and Seniors. This is an article discussing that between men and women  

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Since the time for it is about here, here's a peak at the Japanese holiday, Setsubun  

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Japan is known worldwide for its vast difference in culture and perspective from traditionally Western cultures, and is something Japanese lawmakers are now taking active note of. This article about Tokyo's Gov't's crackdown on the sale of all child pornography is an excellent example of how much growing the country of Japan is still doing as it becomes more and more modern and more and more a part of the global scene.  

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If you're wondering how important the distinction between the personal and public identity is within the society of Japan, point your browser to this story about Facebook's struggle to get a foothold in the Japanese market  

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Can you teach someone about a language when it's not your mother tongue? This story says yes  

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A vital part of any social interaction is remembering who someone is, along with having meet-ups to catch up with each other.This article illustrates how this works in Japan's society  

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On your first trip to Japan, your immediate thought may be "So what do people do for fun around here? Miss Mitsu offers her insight into this in this article