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Hiragana Times October 2025

Hiragana Times October 2025 Issue

ひらがなタイムズ 2025年10月号

The Autumn Light Rises Again — Memories of Osaka Expo and Cosmos Flowers. This issue explores the legacy of the Expo, the fleeting beauty of cosmos blossoms, and the sour history of sushi.
秋の光、再び空へ――大阪万博とコスモスの記憶。本号では万博の遺産、秋桜(コスモス)の美しい風情、そして寿司の甘酸っぱい歴史を探求します。

Japan Explore

日本探究 & 再発見

Memories of Osaka Expo and Cosmos Flowers

The Autumn Light Rises Again — Memories of Osaka Expo and Cosmos Flowers

Reflecting on the memories of the Osaka Expo and the blooming of cosmos flowers as autumn light returns to Japanese skies.
大阪万博の思い出と秋空に美しく咲き誇るコスモスを通して、再び訪れる秋の光と風情を描きます。

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Cosmos

Cosmos: The Ibuki of October – A Small Cosmos Blooming in Everyday Life

Cosmos flowers dance in October breezes, bringing serene beauty and the seasonal breath of autumn into everyday life.
10月の秋風にしなやかにそよぐコスモス。日常の風景を彩る小さな宇宙のような花々の生命力に迫ります。

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Sushi

The Sour Truth of Sushi

Uncovering the long, sour history of sushi and how ancient preservation techniques evolved into Japan's most iconic culinary art.
保存食から世界に誇る和食文化へと昇華を遂げた、寿司の知られざる「酸っぱい歴史」の真実を紐解きます。

English 日本語

Japan Now

日本の今

News Review
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How should it be used for the future? The Expo Symbol “Grand Ring”

未来へどう活かす? 万博のシンボル「大屋根リング」

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New Expression & Buzzwords
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エモい | Emotional

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ギリハッピー | Barely Happy

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Close Up Japan
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The Much-Talked-About Film Kokuho —— The World of Kabuki Where Art and Blood Intersect

話題の映画『国宝』 —— 芸と血が交差する歌舞伎の世界

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Pros and Cons with Insight
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80 Years Postwar: Should We Speak of 'Reflection'?

戦後80年、「反省」を語るべきか?

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Nihongo Do

日本語道

Voice Wave

Voice Wave | 言波

Explore how kanji characters carry centuries of shared history, culture, and philosophical connections between Japan and China.
数千年にわたる日中の歴史、文化、思想の交わりを刻み込んできた「漢字」の奥深い物語を紐解きます。

Word Leaves

Word Leaves | 言の葉

Discover the traditions of October, known as Kannazuki across Japan and Kamiarizuki in Izumo as deities gather for the autumn harvest.
八百万の神々が出雲大社へと集うとされる「神無月/神有月」。深まる秋の気配と伝統行事の探求。

Voice-Word Art

Voice-Word Art | 言技

Learn about "Taifu Ikka," describing the sudden clear blue skies and crisp refreshing air after a typhoon passes.
台風が過ぎ去った後に広がる、透き通るような青空と爽やかな空気を表す言葉「台風一過」の知恵。

Japan Savvy

Japan Savvy | 日本通

Dive into Japan's rich fermented food culture, from miso and soy sauce to sake, nurtured by beneficial microbes.
味噌、醤油、日本酒など、目に見えない菌たちと共に育まれてきた日本の豊かな発酵文化を探ります。

Japan Maze

Japan Maze | 迷宮ニホン

Navigating the nuances of Japanese gift-giving phrasing and daily cultural interactions with a fun 4-panel manga.
「誕生日の贈り物」と「バースデープレゼント」など、日常の言葉遣いと文化の行き違いを4コマ漫画で解説。

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