KYOTO—The character for “kuma” (bear) is the kanji of the year, a not unexpected choice that narrowly edged out the character for “rice.” The announcement was made on Dec. 12 at Kiyomizudera temple ...

After falling short in 'The Voice Generations' as part of the group Alliyana Trio, Bicol's "Vibin' Diva" Yana Goopio came back stronger as a solo act as she secured a spot in the grand finals of 'The ...

Greg Plank of Phoenix Desert Vista was selected as the Coach of the Year after leading his team to a Division I state title. The girls swim/dive athlete of the year will be announced in late December, ...

In Japan, the learning of kanji begins early, already in the first year of elementary school. Students dive into the universe of these complex and fascinating characters, starting with 80 essential ...

Does Kanji frighten? Of course. There's no denying it: learning Japanese without facing this obstacle seems impossible. There are thousands of ideograms, each with its nuances and readings. In this ...