Discover the 2025 New Words & Buzzwords Awards. Learn the top trending Japanese terms of the year and boost your language study with simple explanations.

Learn how Black Friday in Japan is calmer and different from the U.S., with small sales at malls, supermarkets, and online shops. Did you buy anything this year?

Learn what a Japanese heated table is, how it works, why it saves energy, and why it’s so popular in winter. Simple guide with styles and price ranges.

Learn about Japan’s winter fashion, why Heattech is so popular, and how to use different Japanese verbs for “to wear” winter clothing.

Learn about Japan’s Labor Thanksgiving Day on November 23—a holiday to appreciate workers, relax, and say “thank you” to family, friends, and yourself.

Discover fun finds in Japan: a ramen vending machine, Netflix instant yakisoba, and a quirky banana case from a 100-yen shop.