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Hiragana Times November 2025

Hiragana Times November 2025 Issue

ひらがなタイムズ 2025年11月号

Discover the beauty of Tokyo in autumn, where the delicate presence of chrysanthemums meets the city's towering structures and deep-rooted memories.
東京の秋の美しさを発見。菊の繊細な佇まいが、そびえ立つ塔や深く根付いた記憶と交差する風景を描きます。

Japan Explore

日本探究 & 再発見

Autumn's Breath in Tokyo

Autumn's Breath in Tokyo — A Map of Chrysanthemums, Towers, and Memory

Discover the beauty of Tokyo in autumn, where the delicate presence of chrysanthemums meets the city's towering structures and deep-rooted memories.
東京の秋の美しさを発見。菊の繊細な佇まいが、そびえ立つ塔や深く根付いた記憶と交差する風景を描きます。

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Kiku

Kiku: The Ibuki of November – A Flower that Carries Japan's Spirit

Chrysanthemums, or Kiku, are more than just autumn flowers; they are deeply intertwined with the Japanese spirit and history.
秋を代表する花である「菊」は、単なる植物にとどまらず、日本の精神や歴史と深く結びついています。

English 日本語
Buddha Statues

Buddha Statues: Who Are They? ~ Incarnations of Prayer That Have Sustained the Japanese Heart for 1,500 Years ~

Explore the profound meaning behind Buddha statues in Japan, which have served as physical embodiments of prayer for over a millennium.
1500年以上にわたり、人々の祈りを形にしてきた仏像。その奥深い意味と、日本人の心を支え続けてきた歴史を探ります。

English 日本語

Japan Now

日本の今

News Review
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Giant Animals Appear After the Harvest: Amazing Wara (Straw) Art in Niigata!

収穫後に現れる巨大動物。新潟のわらアートがすごい!

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New Expression & Buzzwords
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しごでき | Capable person

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〇〇ニキ / 〇〇ネキ | Big bro / Big sis

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Close Up Japan
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Shrines and Temples Purchase Problem and Japanese People's Identity

神社仏閣の買収問題と日本人のアイデンティティ

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Pros and Cons with Insight
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“Japanese First”: Whose Priority Does It Serve?

日本人ファースト:誰のための「優先」か?

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Nihongo Do

日本語道

Voice Wave

Voice Wave | 言波

Explore how the concepts of “Mono” (tangible things) and ”Koto” (intangible matters) shape the worldview within the Japanese language.
「モノ」(有形)と「コト」(無形)の概念が、日本語における世界観をどのように形作っているかを探ります。

Word Leaves

Word Leaves | 言の葉

“Shimotsuki” may suggest first frost, but Japan's long north–south span means the season varies: early frost in the north, harvest's afterglow and chrysanthemum scent in the south.
「霜月」は初霜を連想させますが、南北に長い日本ではその表情も多様です。北では早霜が降り、南では収穫の名残と菊の香りが漂います。

Voice-Word Art

Voice-Word Art | 言技

This "Voice-Word Art" section introduces seasonal words related to the time of year. Enjoy the timeless beauty of these artistic expressions.
この「言技」セクションでは、季節にちなんだ季語を紹介しています。時代を超えて響く言葉のアート(言技)をお楽しみください。

Japan Savvy

Japan Savvy | 日本通

When we think of fruits that are essential to the autumn landscape, kaki (Japanese persimmons) come to mind. Discover why they are known as the "food of the gods."
秋の風景に欠かせない果物といえば、柿です。なぜ「神の食べ物」と呼ばれるのか、その秘密を探ります。

Japan Maze

Japan Maze | 迷宮ニホン

You may understand the words, but still get lost in communication. This corner takes you on a fun journey through the maze of Japanese language and culture with a four-panel manga.
言葉の意味はわかるのに、なぜか通じない――。日本語と日本文化の迷宮を、4コマ漫画で楽しく探検するコーナーです。

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