Q&A: Racing against time—the challenge of preserving languages before they vanish

As local languages continue to disappear, Associate Professor Natsuko Nakagawa from the Faculty of Humanities is dedicated to ...
The Journal Record

UCO adds Japanese minor to modern languages options

The University of Central Oklahoma is expanding its modern language program with the addition of a Japanese minor. Pictured, UCO students, staff and faculty and Japanese university students gather at ...
Kaleido Scope

Study Abroad

UAB Education Abroad lists several opportunities to study Japanese in Japan. The programs are from UAB and from other trusted programs. You can see the opportunities on the Education Abroad website ...
CNN

The polyglot next door: How one man found global fame by speaking dozens of languages

When Yuji Beleza strolls through the streets of Vienna, he doesn’t just see crowds. He sees a challenge — and an opportunity to connect. In spontaneous street interviews, the Japanese-Irish polyglot ...
CU Boulder News & Events

Honorific Language in Japanese and its Effects on Translator Systems

As languages grow further apart in terms of their similarities, translator systems often become less accurate in producing accurate and grammatical translations. An example of this is in regards to ...

Japan to open English-speaking support office to lure foreign asset managers

Japan will open an English-speaking support office for foreign asset management firms seeking to do business in the country in January, Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday, as it aims to boost ...