JAPAN Art
Cover Story
The Spirit of “Musuhi,” The Force that Generates Life and Unity
「産霊」＝「結び」。命とつながりを生み出す力。
JAPAN Style
The Japanese, Given Life by Rice
お米に生かされてきた日本人
JAPANese News
News Review
🎧A cactus competition showcasing rare shapes
珍しい形のサボテンが集まる品評会
>>Read ContentNew Expression & Buzzwords
🎧 きゃぱい | Over capacity
🎧 ヌン活 | Afternoon tea activity
Close Up Japan
🎧Deteriorating Public Safety and Political Responsibility: Japan at a Turning Point
治安悪化と政治の責任：時代の分岐点に立つ日本Nihongo Do
Voice Wave | 言葉
Kagawa Teruyuki’s Nihongo Do |香川照之の日本語道
🎧 The Divine and Self in the Mirror: The Hidden Code in the Japanese Language
鏡に映る神と我―—日本語に潜む暗号
Word Leaves | 言の葉
🎧 Seasonal Word Leaves: “Shiwasu” – Japan’s Hectic December, Even the Monks are Running
季節の言の葉：「師走」— お坊さんも走る、慌ただしい日本の12月Voice-Word Art | 言技
🎧 Seasonal Voice-Word Art: Seasonal Words Signaling the Coldest Time of Year
季節の言技：1年で最も寒さが厳しい時期を告げる季語Japan Savvy | 日本通
🎧 A Day to Appreciate Labor and the Harvest
勤労と収穫に感謝する日Become a Shukaku Savvy | 収穫通になる
Japan Trend
Place
Minamiuonuma City – A Region of Japan Renowned for Its Rice, Cuisine, and Culture
南魚沼市——日本屈指の米どころが誇る食と文化
>> Read Content
Topics & Events
– Unraveling the Diverse Evolution of Birds
鳥たちの多種多様な進化を解き明かす– Katsuhito Nishikawa’s First Retrospective in Japan, Shaping “Tranquility”
「静けさ」を形にする西川勝人の国内初の回顧展Japan Products
Drift Ice Gummies | 流氷グミ
Book cover designed to resemble a congratulatory envelope | 本一封 ブックカバー
3-Letter Code Tote Bag | 3レターコードトートバッグ
- HOSHIKO Tomato | HOSHIKOトマト
Spotlight
From Ancestry to 6,000 Descendant Varieties: The Lineage of Rice in India
祖先から6,000種の子孫へ：インドに生きる稲の系譜
>> Read Content
November 2024 Issue Is Now On Sale!
ひらがなタイムズ2024年11月号が発売中です。
📖 November issue Preview / 11月号の見本を見る
JAPAN Art
Cover Story
A painting of a bull celebrating the peace and stability of heaven and earth, under the protection of the Lord of the Big Dipper.
北斗星君天地安泰喜牛図
JAPAN Style
“WAGYU”Co-Being with “WAJIN”
「和人」とともに在る「和牛」
JAPANese News
News Review
🎧 A Writer Aiming to Become an Author Moves to a Village: “The Hidden Village Writer.”むらにいじゅうしてさっかをめざす「ひきょうのぶんぴつか」
>>Read ContentNew Expression & Buzzwords
🎧 Dystopian Food |ディストピア
>>Read Content🎧 Balletcore | バレリーナ
>>Read ContentClose Up Japan
🎧Japan’s Challenge in the Energy Revolution
日本が挑戦するエネルギー革命Nihongo Do
Voice Wave | 言葉
Kagawa Teruyuki’s Nihongo Do |香川照之の日本語道
🎧 Japanese Abbreviations: Shards of Words Filled with Deeper Meaning
日本語の省略語は、深い意味がこもった言葉の欠片Word Leaves | 言の葉
🎧 Seasonal Word Leaves: Autumn in Japan is the Autumn of Appetite.
季節の言の葉：日本の秋は、食欲の秋Voice-Word Art | 言技
🎧 Seasonal Voice-Word Art: Echoes of Autumn in Japan
季節の言技：日本の秋の響きJapan Savvy | 日本通
🎧 Autumn Leaf-Peeping in Search of Autumn
秋を求めて紅葉狩りBecome a Momiji Savvy | 紅葉通になる
Japan Trend
Place
Shiiba Village, Miyazaki Prefecture: A Hidden Mountain Sanctuary Where History and Culture Live On
宮崎県椎葉村 – 歴史と文化の息づく山岳地帯の秘境
>> Read Content
Topics & Events
– When did Haniwa and Dogu become part of “art”?
ハニワと土偶はいつから「美術」になったのか？
– Exploring the Allure of “Blue” by Ukiyo-e Artist Hiroshige Utagawa
浮世絵師・歌川広重の「青」の魅力に迫るJapan Products
minamo Socks | minamo靴下
Clothing Pencil | 服の鉛筆
mahora note | まほらノート
- Wan de Cream | ワンドクリーム
Spotlight
A New Café Blending into Jimbochi – Mafami Coffee and Books
神保町になじむ新しい喫茶店 – 真踏珈琲店
>> Read Content
October 2024 Issue is Now on Sale!
ひらがなタイムズ2024年10月号は只今発売中です!
JAPAN Art
Cover Story
Flowers in Inori: Bringing Calm and Peace
平和を叶える花の祈り。
JAPAN Artist
Echoes of Spirit on Stage – Japanese Languages and Kabuki [Part2] / ICHIKAWA Chusha [Omodakaya]
舞台に響く言霊日本語と歌舞伎 [パート2] / 市川中車 [澤瀉屋]
Japan Style
Tanka for Being in the Now
今を生きるための短歌
JAPANese News
News Review ・ ニュースから学ぶ
🎧 Hide-and-Seek on a Deserted Island with 100 Adults
無人島で大人100人がかくれんぼ
>>Read ContentNew Expression & Buzzwords – 新語・流行語
🎧 限界オタク | Genkai otaku（Extreme Otaku）
🎧 ほんまゴメンやでそれガーチャー | Sore ga-cha-! Honma gomen yade（Is that for real? I’m really sorry.）Close Up Japan – クロースアップ・ジャパン
🎧 New Banknotes Incorporating the Pinnacle of Cutting-Edge Technology
最先端技術の粋を集めた新紙幣
>>Read ContentPros and Cons with Insight – 賛否と洞察
🎧 The Debate on “Freedom of Expression” as Seen in the Tokyo Gubernatorial Election
東京都知事選に見る「表現の自由」論争
>>Read ContentNihongo Spirit
Kagawa Teruyuki’s Nihongo Do |香川照之の日本語道
🎧 Japanese, the ‘mother sounds’ language, creates a world filled with compassion and sentiment.
「母音言語・日本語」が創る思いやりと情感あふれる世界。
>> Read Content
Japan Savvy | 日本通
🎧The Echo of Tradition: The Soul of Matsuri
伝統の響き：祭りの魂
>>Read ContentBecome a Matsuri Savvy | 祭通になる
Japan Trend
Topics & Events
– Four days to enjoy art and culture all day.
アートとカルチャーを終日楽しめる4日間
– International Art Festival Based in Northern Okayama Prefecture
岡山県北部を舞台にした国際芸術祭Japan Products
- 530 sea design soap | 日本海微細藻油分フェイスソープ
- binacel serum |ビナセル セラム
- Date Glasses | 伊達眼鏡
- Gras Foie | グラフォア
Spotlight
Expanding the Joy of Painting: A Reuse Shop for Secondhand Art Supplies
絵を描く楽しみを広げたいー中古画材のリユースショップ
September 2024 Issue Is Now On Sale!
ひらがなタイムズ2024年9月号が発売中です。
JAPAN Art
Cover Story
The Spirit Residing in the Japanese Language
日本語にや宿る魂市川中車
JAPAN Artist
Echoes of Spirit on Stage – Japanese Languages and Kabuki
舞台に響く言霊日本語と歌舞伎
Hiragana Times EXPO
World Pavillion
Malaysia Pavilion | マレーシア パビリオン
マレーシア大使館 × 画狂人 井上文太A country full of charm, with its great nature, modern cities, rich food, and warm people| 大自然と近代都市、豊かな食と温かい人々の魅力あふれる国
Japan + ×♡
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Malaysia to Japan | マレーシア特命全権大使
H. E. Dato’ Shahril Effendi Abd Ghany | ダト・シャフリル・エフェンディ・アブドゥル・ガニー閣下Building Gastrodiplomacy with ‘Delicious!’ | 「おいしい」で築く、食文化による外交
JAPANese News
News Review
🎧 The middle-aged fairy, named“Atsuo”, who loves Atami.
熱海を愛するおじさま妖精「あつお」New Expression & Buzzwords
🎧 Impression Zombie |インプレゾンビ
>>Read Content🎧 The Bath-Cancelling Community | 風呂キャンセル界隈
>>Read ContentClose Up Japan
🎧 The Futuristic City “Woven City” Emerging at the Foot of Mount Fuji
富士山の麓に誕生する未来都市「ウーブン・シティ」Nihongo Spirit
Kagawa Teruyuki’s Nihongo Do |香川照之の日本語道
🎧 Japanese Sounds and Letters Are the Echo of the Heart.
日本語の音と文字は、心の響き。Japan Savvy | 日本通
🎧 “The Moon is Beautiful” is a Declaration of Love?
「月がきれいですね」は愛の告白？Become a Moon Savvy | 月通になる
Japan Trend
Topics & Events
– An outdoor event featuring giant art pieces made from rice straw
稲わらを巨大なアート作品にした屋外イベント
– Exhibition with the theme ‘AI and Generative Art’
「AI と⽣成芸術」がテーマの展覧会Japan Products
- Kumiodori Face Pack | 組踊フェイスパック
- J-Scent | ジェイセント
- Hokusai Graphic Japanese Design Umbrella | 北斎グラフィック和柄傘
- Gummitzels | グミッツェル
Spotlight
Pursuing Ultimate Simplicity: The Charm of Tenkara Fishing
究極のシンプルを求めて～テンカラ釣りの魅力
The August 2024 Issue Is Now On Sale!
ひらがなタイムズ2024年8月号が発売中です。
■ Cover Story
We are the Bees.
私たちは、蜂とともに在る。
>> Read Content (coming soon)■ JAPAN STYLE
Amazing Evolution, Stationery.
進化がスゴイ文房具
>> Read Content (coming soon)■ JAPANese News
News Review
Looking Back at Anniversaries in the Newspaper
きねんびをしんぶんでふりかえる
>> Read Content (coming soon)New Expression & Buzzwords
Harahara / ハラハラ
>> Read Content (coming soon)Hakatomo (Huh?) / 墓友
>> Read Content (coming soon)Close Up Japan
Will Japan Disappear Due to Declining Birthrate?
少子化で日本は消滅するか?
>> Read Content (coming soon)Pros and Cons
Muslims Living in Japan Seeking Burial Plots Where They Can Be Buried in the Ground
土葬できる墓地を求める在日イスラム教徒
>> Read Content (coming soon)■ Nihongo Spirit
■ Nihongo Spirit, Leading Article
The Japanese Language Is Made From the Sounds of Nature!?
日本語は、自然界の音からできた!?
>> Read Content (coming soon)■ Echoes of Japan
The Japanese Way of Thinking Born from Living in Harmony with Nature
自然との共生から生まれた日本人の思考
>> Read Content (coming soon)■ Japan Savvy
Fireworks for You and Your Loved Ones
大切な人と見たい花火
Become a Fireworks Savvy | 花火通になる
>> Read Content (coming soon)■ Japan Trend
■ Topics & Events
e large-scale exhibition by Junji Ito日本のホラー漫画界を牽引する伊藤潤二の大型原画展
Ten days of illuminating the ancient city of Nara with candlelight古都・奈良をろうそくの灯りで彩る10日間■ Japan Products
- Postural Improvement Smart Pen | スマート姿勢改善ペン
- Multi shoulder case | マルチショルダーケース
- Drunken Whale Cookies | 蔵元すい～つ（酔鯨）
- Ume-C’est bon | うめセボン
■ Spotlight
Hanakutsuwa
花轡
The July 2024 Issue Is Now On Sale!
ひらがなタイムズ2024年7月号が発売中です。
■ Cover Story
Spreading to the World : “Homaekake”
世界へ広がる「帆前掛け」
>> Read Content (coming soon)■ JAPAN STYLE
Magical Apron: Homaekake
魔法のエプロン：帆前掛け
>> Read Content (coming soon)■ JAPANese News
News Review
The Returns for the Crowdfunding are Stones or Branches
クラウドファンディングのリターンは、いしやえだ
>> Read Content (coming soon)New Expression & Buzzwords
Neko Mi-mu / 猫ミーム
>> Read Content (coming soon)Hate? (Huh?) / はて？
>> Read Content (coming soon)Close Up Japan
Noto Peninsula’s Slow Recovery
復興が進まない能登半島
>> Read Content (coming soon)Pros and Cons
Pros and Cons of Restricting Language
言葉の制限への賛否の声
>> Read Content (coming soon)■ Nihongo Spirit
■ Nihongo Spirit, Leading Article
The Origin of Japanese – Yamato Language
日本語の原点ーー大和言葉
>> Read Content (coming soon)■ Echoes of Japan
Japanese Continues to Evolve by Incorporating Foreign Words
外国語を取り入れて進化を続ける日本語
>> Read Content (coming soon)■ Japan Savvy
Goldfish that Brings Happiness
幸せを呼ぶ金魚
Become a Goldfish Savvy | 金魚通になる
>> Read Content (coming soon)■ Japan Trend
■ Topics & Events
Exhibition of the most popular action games tracing 20 years of history20年の歴史をたどる大人気アクションゲームの展覧会
A large-scale exhibition of the creative group CLAMP創作集団CLAMPの大規模展覧会■ Japan Products
- Crib Tatami | ベビーベッド畳
- L’AMIPLUS Hand Cream | ラミプリュスハンドクリーム
- Toy Camera Pieni II | トイカメラ ピエニ 2
- Tuna Dismantling! Sushi Chef Set | マグロ解体！寿司職人セット
■ Spotlight
Specialty Store Where You can Experience UME Works
梅仕事が体験できる専門店>> Read Content (coming soon)
Japan is country filled with Mystical Blue
日本は神秘なブルーに満ちた国
>> Read Content (coming soon)
The June 2024 Issue Is Now On Sale!
ひらがなタイムズ2024年6月号が発売中です。
■ Cover Story
Mountains’ Communion: Japan’s Source of Energy
山々の交信__日本のエネルギーの源
>> Read Content (coming soon)■ JAPAN STYLE
Receiving Life from the Mountains: The Japanese Experience
山から命をもらう日本人。
>> Read Content (coming soon)■ JAPANese News
News Review
“Keganashi” Traffic Safety
「けがなし」でこうつうあんぜん
>> Read Content (coming soon)New Expression & Buzzwords
Maruhara (Maru harassment) / マルハラ
>> Read Content (coming soon)Jitome (Scornful eyes) / ジト目
>> Read Content (coming soon)Close Up Japan
Are robots enemies or friends of humans?
ロボットは人間にとって、敵？ 友達！？
>> Read Content (coming soon)Pros and Cons
Voices for and against Legalizing Optional Selective Married Couples’ Separate Surnames Law
選択的夫婦別姓法制化への賛否の声
>> Read Content (coming soon)■ Nihongo Spirit
■ Nihongo Spirit, Leading Article
Male and Female Speech Style
男言葉と女言葉
>> Read Content (coming soon)■ Echoes of Japan
Japanese Language Changing with the Times
時代と共に変化する日本語
>> Read Content (coming soon)■ Japan Savvy
Walking with healing
癒やされて、歩く
Become a Mountain Savvy | 山通になる
>> Read Content (coming soon)■ Japan Trend
■ Topics & Events
Exhibition on the hidden secrets of insects 知られざる昆虫の秘密に迫る展覧会
A retrospective exhibition tracing the creative activities of YASUHIKO Yoshikazu 安彦良和の創作活動をたどる回顧展■ Japan Products
- Fuwa Urushi KOMLA | 浮漆「KOMLA」
- Koya Tofu Cookies | こうやとうふクッキー
- Aburatorigami Ramune | あぶらとり紙 ラムネ
- Naozane Sake Jelly | 直実日本酒ぜりぃ
■ Spotlight
“Growing kendama”
「育てるけん玉」>> Read Content (coming soon)
Wasabi, Living in Water.
水で生きる、わさび。
>> Read Content (coming soon)
The May 2024 Issue Is Now On Sale!
ひらがなタイムズ2024年5月号が発売中です。
■ Cover Story
With Prayers and Wishes for Noto
能登へ祈りと願いを込めて
>> Read Content
■ JAPAN STYLE
Connecting to the Future, MINGEI
未来につなげる民藝
>> Read Content
JAPANese News
News Review
Conduct a Memorial Ceremony for Your Fave Merchandise
おしかつグッズをくよう
>> Read Content (coming soon)New Expression & Buzzwords
Ear Acupuncture Jewelry / 耳つぼジュエリー
>> Read Content (coming soon)Tibetan Sand Fox Face / チベスナ顔
>> Read Content (coming soon)Close Up Japan
A New Ninja Movie Depicting the True Essence of “Shinobi” is Born
「忍」本来の姿を描いた、新しいNinja映画が誕生
>> Read Content (coming soon)Pros and Cons
Pros and Cons of the Film “Father of the Atomic Bomb”
「原爆の父」の映画に賛否の声
>> Read Content (coming soon)Nihongo Spirit
■ Nihongo Spirit, Leading Article
In Ancient Times, There were No Borders
古代に国境はなかった
>> Read Content (coming soon)■ Echoes of Japan
The Radiance of Myths Continuing into the Modern Age
現代にも続く神話の輝き
>> Read Content (coming soon)■ Japan Savvy
With Love to Bento
Bentoに愛を込めて
Become a Bento Savvy | 弁当通になる
>> Read Content (coming soon)Japan Trend
■ Topics & Events
An exhibition tracing the history of the vehicle 乗り物のの歴史をたどる展覧会
An exhibition that allows visitors to experience the bath culture of ancient Rome and Japan 古代ローマと日本のお風呂文化を体感できる展覧会
■ Japan Products
- OMOSHIROI CALENDAR | DAILY World Travel -Blue | おもしろいカレンダー デイリー ワールドトラベル – ブルー
- American Wheat / Extra Special Bitter | アメリカンウィート／エクストラスペシャルビター
- Wax dyeing large handkerchief kits | ろうけつ染め大判ハンカチキット
- ORIFUSI Smooth face soap | ORIFUSI なめらか洗顔石鹸
■ Spotlight
The World’s First Theme Parkwith the immersive experience
没入体験が味わえる世界初のテーマパーク>> Read Content (coming soon)
“The Water of Life” gratefully Partaking.
「命の水」いただきます。
>> Read Content (coming soon)
The April 2024 Issue Is Now On Sale!
ひらがなタイムズ2024年4月号が発売中です。
■ Cover Story
A Joyous and Peaceful Spring!
春うらら！
>> Read Content
■ JAPAN STYLE
A Daily-evolving, Incredibly Delicious Ramen
日々進化する、美味しすぎるラーメン
>> Read Content
JAPANese News
News Review
An Event Combining Sports and Bamboo Shoot Digging
スポーツとたけのこほりをくみあわせたイベント
>> Read ContentNew Expression & Buzzwords
Omeari (Congratulations and Thank you) / おめあり
>> Read ContentOyakaku (Confirm with Parents) / オヤカク
>> Read ContentClose Up Japan
A New Pinnacle of Lunar Landing: Pinpoint Landing
月面着陸の新たな頂点：ピンポイント着陸
>> Read ContentPros and Cons
A Ukrainian-born Model is Chosen as Miss Japan
ミス日本にウクライナ運まれのモデルが選ばれる
>> Read ContentNihongo Spirit
■ Nihongo Spirit, Leading Article
Can Japanese Culture “Save Humanity’s End”!?
日本文化が「人類の終末」を救う！？
>> Read Content■ Echoes of Japan
Japan as Seen by Foreigners in History
歴史上の外国人が見た日本
>> Read Content■ Japan Savvy
Fluttering and Flurries of Flowers
ひらりひらりと花吹雪
Become an Cherry Blossom Savvy | 桜通になる
>> Read ContentJapan Trend
■ Topics & Events
Exhibition tracing 250 years of the Yoshiwara 吉原の250年をたどる展覧会
Exhibition on the wonders of mammals 哺乳類の不思議に迫まる展覧会
■ Japan Products
- Stuffed toy pouch featuring sea turtles | アオウミガメの赤ちゃんのぬいぐるみポーチ
- Binder-type cat help diary | バインダー式ねこヘルプ手帳
- Banana Peel Supple | バナナの皮サプリ
- Origami Cup® Fuji Rokugasane | おりがみカップ®「富士六重ね」ト
Hiragana Times EXPO
■ Syrian Arab Pavilion
Embassy of Syrian Arab x Gakyojin BUNTA iNOUE
シリア大使館 × 画狂人 井上文太
>> Read Content
■ Syrian Arab JAPAN +×♡ / タスケアイ
A Country Bridging Eastern and Western Cultures
東西文化の架け橋の国
>> Read Content
The March 2024 Issue Is Now On Sale!
ひらがなタイムズ2024年3月号が発売中です。
■ Cover Story
Uma Ku Iku (Everything’s Gonna Be Alright)
馬九行久
>> Read Content
■ JAPAN STYLE
Blades Imbued with a Sacred Radiance, Housing the Soul
神聖な輝きに魂宿す刀剣
>> Read Content
JAPANese News
News Review
Turning Food Samples on the Airport’s Carousel
くうこうのターンテーブルをまわるしょくひんサンプル
>> Read ContentNew Expression & Buzzwords
Wan-kan (One-can) / ワン缶
>> Read ContentKitetsu (Train color fashion) / 着鉄
>> Read ContentClose Up Japan
Wisdom for Disaster Reduction Inherited in Earthquake-prone Japan
地震大国・日本で受け継がれてきた減災の知恵
>> Read ContentPros and Cons
Calls for Abolishing the Treatment of Pets as Cargo and Allowing Them to Board With Passengers in the Cabin
ペットの貨物扱い廃止と機内への同伴搭乗を求める声
>> Read ContentNihongo Spirit
■ Nihongo Spirit, Leading Article
A Culture of Ambiguous Expressions and Implicit Understanding
あいまい表現と察する文化
>> Read Content■ Nihongodo Practice
What Are the Genetic Roots of the Japanese People?
日本人の遺伝子ルーツは？
>> Read Content■ Japan Savvy
Japanese People Who Love Hot Springs
温泉を愛してやまない日本人
Become an Onsen Savvy | 温泉通になる
>> Read ContentJapan Trend
■ Topics & Events
An Exhibition Featuring Hina Dolls From All Over Japan 日本各地の雛人形が集う展覧会
An Exhibition Commemorating the 900th Anniversary of the Construction of Chuson-ji Temple 中尊寺金色堂の建立900年を記念した展覧会
■ Japan Products
- WOODEN PUZZLE GOJUNO TOWER | 3D ウッドパズル 五重の塔
- Kishu Hinoki Bento Box | 紀州桧くりぬき弁当箱
- Umamo | うま藻
- Vegetable sheet | やさいシート
Hiragana Times EXPO
■ Panama Pavilion
Embassy of Panama x Gakyojin BUNTA iNOUE
パナマ大使館 × 画狂人 井上文太
>> Read Content
■ Panama JAPAN +×♡ / タスケアイ
For World Peace and Economic Stability
世界平和と経済安定のために
>> Read Content
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