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- Apr 20, 2024
■ 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 ContentJAPANese 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)April 2024 issue is now on sale!
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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 ContentJAPANese 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 ContentMarch 2024 issue is now on sale!
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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 ContentJAPANese 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 ContentFebruary 2024 Issue Is Now On Sale!
ひらがなタイムズ2024年2月号が発売中です。
Cover Story
JAPAN STYLE
📖 The Allure of Yakitori
やきとりの魅力JAPANese News
News Review
🎧 Making Socks by Riding a Bicycle
じてんしゃをこいでつくるくつしたNew Expression & Buzzwords
🎧 Purple Company / パープル起業
🎧 Miru shou (Watching Shogi) / 観る将Close Up Japan
🎧 The Appeal of Hiragana is Now Attracting Attention Again
今、再注目される、ひらがなの魅力Pros and Cons
🎧 Bear Damage is Sharply Increasing Nationwide
全国でクマ被害が急増Nihongo Spirit
Nihongo Spirit, Leading Article
🎧 Japanese as a Culture
文化としての日本語Nihongodo Practice
🎧 Foundation Day of Japan
日本の建国日Japan Savvy
🎧 Snow Flutters
雪が舞う
Become a Snow Savvy | 雪通になるJapan Trend
Topics & Events
日本の巨大ロボットを知る展覧会 – Exhibition to Learn About Japanese Giant Robots
音楽家・坂本龍一を追悼する展覧会– Exhibition in Memory of SAKAMOTO Ryuichi, MusicianJapan Products
- tape recorder | テープレコーダー
- You Are My Treasure Snood | キミはボクの宝物スヌード
- Immersion Dripper SWITCH | 浸漬式セラミックドリッパー スイッチ
- Hokkaido canola oil | 北海道産なたね油
Spotlight
Cho Kabuki
超歌舞伎Japanese School Experience
日本の学校体験January 2024 issue is now on sale!
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- Dec 20, 2023
January 2024 Issue Is Now On Sale!
ひらがなタイムズ2024年1月号が発売中です。
JAPAN Art
Cover Story
Listening to the Voices of Microorganisms
微生物の声を聞くJAPAN STYLE
“Itadakimasu” with Miso Soup
お味噌汁から「いただきます」Hiragana Times EXPO
World Pavillion
Embassy of Ecuador x Gakyojin BUNTA iNOUE
エクアドル大使館 × 画狂人 井上文太Paradise Under the Sun: The Resonance of Nature and Tradition in Ecuador
太陽の下の楽園:エクアドルの自然と伝統の共鳴JAPAN +× ♡
A Country that Respects and Loves Nature
自然を重んじ愛する国H. E. Mr. César Augusto MONTAÑO Huerta | Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Ecuador
駐日エクアドル共和国特命全権大使 セサル・アウグスト・モンターニョ・ウエルタさんJAPANese News
News Review
🎧 Lucky Temple Cat
幸運の寺猫New Expression & Buzzwords
🎧 Atmosphere Handsome / 雰囲気イケメン
🎧 Drinking xx / 飲む○○Close Up Japan
🎧 The Anticipated Next-generation Energy Originating from Japan
期待される日本発の次世代エネルギーPros and Cons
🎧 Hereditary and Family Business in Japanese Politics
日本の政界における世襲化・家業化Nihongo Spirit
Nihongo Spirit, Leading Article
🎧 Japanese is a Language that Facilitates the Exchange of Hearts
日本語は心を交流させる言語Nihongodo Practice
🎧 Wisdom in Peaceful Resolution of Territorial Disputes
領土争いを平和的に解決した知恵Japan Savvy
🎧 Ochazuke, the Ultimate Fast Food
究極のファーストフード「お茶漬け」Japan Trend
Topics & Events
– Exhibition of the Versatile Artist Hon’ami Koetsu
多才な芸術家 本阿弥光悦の展覧会
– A Major Solo Exhibition of MURAKAMI Takashi, a Pioneer of Contemporary Art
現代アートの先駆者 村上隆の大規模な個展Japan Products
- Baked cake tin series to go with Japanese tea | 日本茶に合う焼き菓子缶シリーズ
- Sashimi soy sauce caramel | さしみ醤油キャラメル
- Hatae | 二十重
- MITATE | MITATE
Spotlight
A Bar where you can Enjoy DIY with Scrap Wood
廃材で楽しむモノづくりバーDecember 2023 Issue Is Now On Sale!
ひらがなタイムズ2023年12月号が発売中です。
JAPAN Art
Cover Story
Conducting Gold
伝導する黄金JAPAN ARTIST
The Story of Sculpture, Vessels, nd Salvation
彫刻と器と救いのはなしMs. TOUGANE Hijiri
東金 聖さんJAPAN STYLE
Kintsugi, a Golden Joinery Reviving Life
いのち、よみがえる金継ぎJAPANese News
News Review
🎧 Eye Protection Show by Drone
ドローンによる目の愛護ショーNew Expression & Buzzwords
🎧 Naaze naaze / なぁぜなぁぜ
🎧 Minato-ku Joshi / 港区女子Close Up Japan
🎧 Manga is Establishing Itself as a Major form of Entertainment
一大エンターテインメントの地位を確立しつつあるまんがPros and Cons
🎧 The “No Abuse Ordinance,” to Protect Children
子どもを守る「虐待禁止条例」Nihongo Spirit
Nihongo Spirit, Leading Article
🎧 Is Japan Worthy of Being a World Cultural Leader!?
日本は世界の文化リーダーにふさわしい!?Nihongodo Practice
🎧 Wa-you secchuu (Fusion of Japanese and Western styles)
和洋折衷Echoes of Historic Japan
🎧 Nobunaga and Tea Ceremony
信長と茶会Japan Trend
Topics & Events
– A Collection of Valuable Items Related to the Imperial Household
皇室ゆかりの貴重な品が一同に
– Exhibition of Samurai by Hokusai
北斎が描くサムライの展覧会Japan Products
- PÉPET | ペペット
- Powdered yogurt | 粉ヨーグルト
- Craft Onsen-jp YUGAWARA | クラフト温泉 湯河原
- CHOIKOTA | ちょいこた
Spotlight
Anyone Can Be Santa Claus
誰でもサンタクロースになれるNovember 2023 Issue Is Now On Sale!
ひらがなタイムズ2023年11月号が発売中です。
JAPAN Art
Cover Story
If you Don’t See it, You Can’t See
観なければ見えないJAPAN ARTIST
The Ocean is a School
海は学校Mr. KITAJIMA Kiyotaka | Island Photographer
アイランド・フォトグラファー 北島清隆さんHiragana Times EXPO
World Pavillion
Embassy of Israel x Gakyojin BUNTA iNOUE
イスラエル大使館 × 画狂人 井上文太Begin Your Journey to Peace and Development
平和と発展への旅立ちJAPAN +× ♡
A Country with a Rich Culture and a Desire for True Peace
豊かな文化を持ち、真の平和を願う国H. E. Mr. Gilad COHEN | Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Israel to Japan
駐日イスラエル国特命全権大使 ギラッド・コーヘンさんJAPANese News
News Review
🎧 The Historical Pipe Organ
伝統のパイプオルガンNew Expression & Buzzwords
🎧 Shime Pafe / 締めパフェ
🎧 Resuba / レスバClose Up Japan
🎧 Sustainable Society Expected from Rice Flour Revival
米粉の復活で期待される、サステナブルな社会Pros and Cons
🎧 Agitators and puppets on the release of treated water from nuclear power plants
原発処理水放出をあおる人、踊らされる人Nihongo Spirit
Nihongo Spirit, Leading Article
🎧 Nihongodo and Bushido
日本語道と武士道Nihongodo Practice
🎧 Bushi no Nasake (Samurai’ s Mercy)
武士の情けEchoes of Historic Japan
🎧 The Decision to Put Your Life on the Line
命をかけた決断Japan Trend
Topics & Events
– Exhibition on the Fascination of Traditional Japanese Cuisine
和食の魅力に迫る展覧会
– International art fair from Kyoto
京都発の国際的なアートフェアJapan Products
- Namakuri | なまくり
- Tiger Kamado | 魔法のかまどごはん
- Smartphone bag with a shoulder strap | スマホショルダー
- Washi tabi socks that do not get cold and are not damp | 冷えないムレない和紙の足袋靴下
Spotlight
Bringing Japanese Food to the World with Kosher Certification
コーシャ認証で日本の食を世界へOctober 2023 issue is now on sale!
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- Sep 20, 2023
October 2023 Issue Is Now On Sale!
ひらがなタイムズ2023年10月号が発売中です。
JAPAN Art
Cover Story
Traditional Handicrafts that Guide the Light
光を導びく伝統の手しごとJAPAN ARTIST
How Does He Make These?
どうやって作っているんだ?Mr. NABETANI Junichi, the third generation of the Nabetani Glass Kogeisha.
鍋谷グラス工芸社3代目 鍋谷淳一さんJapan Style
Can you Eat 10 Balls of Udon?
うどん10玉食べられますか?JAPANese News
News Review
🎧 Sheep Announcing the Arrival of Guests
お客の到着を知らせる羊New Expression & Buzzwords
🎧 Komikomide / こみこみで
🎧 Oshihen / 推し変Close Up Japan
🎧 Background of the Tanka Trend that Captured the Hearts and Minds of the Youth
若者たちの心を捉えた短歌ブームの背景Pros and Cons
🎧 Structure of a Divided World
分断世界の構造Nihongo Spirit
Nihongo Spirit, Leading Article
🎧 The Philosophy Behind the Japanese Language
日本語の背景にある哲学Nihongodo Practice
🎧 Mottainai
もったいないEchoes of Historic Japan
🎧 Ono no Komachi – A Woman’s Heart Spelled Out Through the Ages
小野小町--時代を超えて綴られる女心Japan Trend
Topics & Events
– A Large Exhibition of Original Artwork Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Serialization
連載開始40周年を記念した大原画展
– Exhibition of “Yamato-e” Paintings that Have Been Passed Down Through the Millennia
千年を超えて描き継がれる「やまと絵」の展覧会Japan Products
- Sobokuni Chiffon | ソボクニシフォン
- Baby Banana | ベイビーバナナ
- Osaka local trump(Playing cards) | ご当地トランプシリーズ「大阪トランプ」
- INCENSE OF MEMORIES | あの日のおもかげ線香
Spotlight
Video Recording Service to Experience Your Child’s Growth
子供の成長を実感できる動画撮影サービスSeptember 2023 Issue Is Now On Sale!
ひらがなタイムズ2023年9月号が発売中です。
JAPAN Art
Cover StoryCover Story
Whirlpools and Mottled
渦と斑JAPAN Style
A PATTERN THAT QUESTIONS, “WHAT IS A HUMAN?”
人間とはなにか?を問う文様Mr. MADARA MANJI | metal sculptor
金属彫刻作家|MADARA MANJIさんHiragana Times EXPO
World Pavillion
Portugal Pavilion | ポルトガル パビリオン
Embassy of Portugal x Gakyojin BUNTA iNOUE
ポルトガル大使館 × 画狂人 井上文太The Charm of Portugal Depicted in the Azulejo Style | アズレージョスタイルで描くポルトガルの魅力
Japan + ×♡
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Portugal to Japan | 駐日ポルトガル共和国特命全権大使
H.E. Mr. Vítor SERENO | ヴィットル・セレーノさんA Country of “Think Out of the Box” Adventures | 枠にとらわれない冒険国家
JAPANese News
News Review
🎧 “Tyrannosaurus Race” was Held in Tottori Prefecture
「ティラノサウルスレース」が鳥取県で開催New Expression & Buzzwords
🎧 Hanayome baton / 花嫁バトン
🎧 Hebika genshou/ 蛇化現象Close Up Japan
🎧 Human Dignity Questioned in the Coming “100-Year Life Era”
「人生100年時代」の到来で問われる人の尊厳CIA (Comical Imagination Actors) Theater
🎧 Virtual World Travel
仮想世界観光Nihongo Spirit
Nihongo Spirit
🎧 Before Learning Japanese
日本語を学ぶ前に🎧 Philosophy of the Nihongodo – Language and culture are reflections of the heart
日本語道の哲学-言葉と文化は心の反映My Nihongodo (My Arigatou)
🎧 Thank you from the editorial team to our reader
編集部から読者へありがとうEchoes of Historic Japan
The Arrival of Guns Shook Japanese History
日本史を揺るがした鉄砲伝来Japan Trend
Topics & Events
– Exhibition to Discover the Fascination of “Black Jack”
「ブラック・ジャック」の魅力に迫る展覧会
– Exhibition tracing the history of “The world-revered Munakata”
「世界のムナカタ」の軌跡をたどる展覧会Japan Products
- Panda Bamboo Tumbler | パンダバンブータンブラー
- MICHIRU | みちる
- NATTO JERKY | ナットウジャーキー
- SWING PAN | スウィングパン
Spotlight
Baked Goods from Portugal
ポルトガルから伝わった焼き菓子August 2023 issue is now on sale!
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AuguAugust 2023 Issue Is Now On Sale!
ひらがなタイムズ2023年8月号が発売中です。
📖 August issue Preview / 8月号の見本を見る
JAPAN Art
Cover StoryCover Story
A Tradition to Cool Down the Summer
夏を冷やす風物詩JAPAN Style
“SHAVED ICE” ALL YEAR ROUND
年がら年中、「かき氷」Hiragana Times EXPO
World Pavillion
Latvia Pavilion | ラトビア パビリオン
ラトビア大使館 × 画狂人 井上文太Lierwalde Belt with Latvian Soul | ラトビアの魂を宿すリエルワールデ帯
Japan + ×♡
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Latvia | ラトビア共和国特命全権大使夫妻
H. E. Mr. Zigmārs ZILGALVIS and his wife, Ms. Ilona ZILGALVIS | ズィグマールス・ズィルガルヴィスさんとイローナ・ズィルガルヴィスさんA Country that Sings – Latvia | 歌う国 ― ラトビア
JAPANese News
News Review
🎧 Nostalgic Popsicles to be Taken Over
引き継がれる懐かしのアイスキャンディーNew Expression & Buzzwords
🎧 Hao / 好ハオ
🎧 Gosashuu kudasai / ご査収ください。Close Up Japan
🎧 National Honor Award Presented to Para Sports Legend
パラスポーツ界のレジェンドに国民栄誉賞が授与CIA (Comical Imagination Actors) Theater
🎧 The Powers that be are the People’s Heroes!?
権力者は民衆のヒーロー!?Nihongo Spirit
Nihongo Spirit
🎧 Japan’s Opening to the World Becomes an Issue Again
再び問われる日本の開国🎧 Philosophy of the Nihongodo – Language and culture are reflections of the heart
日本語道の哲学-言葉と文化は心の反映Echoes of Historic Japan
🎧 People who Were at the Mercy of the Phantom East Asian community
幻の東アジア共同体に翻弄された人々Japan Trend
Topics & Events
– Exhibition on the Fascinating Ancient Mexican Civilization
古代メキシコ文明の魅力に迫る展覧会
– Exhibition of Portraits Focusing on Facial Expressions
表情に着目した人物画の展覧会Japan Products
- More Vegetables Microwave Cup Soup | 野菜をMOTTOレンジカップスープ
- Spice Syrup Kit | スパイスシロップキット
- Wagomu | 和ごむ
- CRAFT BEER PAPER Paper file | クラフトビールペーパー 紙ファイル
Spotlight
A Giant Swing that Allows You to Experience the Feeling Like Heidi is Gaining Attention
ハイジの気分が味わえる巨大ブランコが話題
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