AI & Japanese Culture

The Pros and Cons of AI Translation vs. Human Translation

AI translation offers speed and accessibility, while human translation provides nuance and cultural understanding. This article compares both approaches and shows how hybrid translation creates the most accurate results.
2025.12.07
AI & Japanese Culture
Japanese Language Learning

Best Japanese Learning Podcasts and How to Use AI with Them

Japanese learning podcasts are a powerful way to improve your listening, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Learn how to choose the right shows for your level and combine them with AI tools for transcripts, vocabulary lists, and shadowing practice.
2025.12.07
Japanese Language Learning
Japanese Subculture & Anime

The Allure of Yokai in Japanese Anime: From Folklore to Modern Pop Culture

Yokai, Japan’s supernatural beings, have moved from old folktales into modern anime, where they appear as monsters, friends and complex characters. Through yokai, anime explores fear, identity and cultural views of nature in ways that speak to viewers across the world.
2025.12.07
Japanese Subculture & Anime
AI & Japanese Culture

How AI Learns and Visualises the Rituals of the Japanese Tea Ceremony

Artificial intelligence and motion‑capture technology are helping to document and visualise the intricate gestures of the Japanese tea ceremony, preserving its spirit while opening new pathways for learners around the world.
2025.12.03
AI & Japanese Culture