2026

• Intercultural Crosstalk

This round table discussion was with 3 participants involved in Japan’s tourism and travel industry from their respective roles as an influencer, a railway company worker, and a travel agency/blogger. In this issue, we will hear about the appeal of Tokyo as a travel destination from the perspectives of these 3 individuals who travel around the world.

• Close UP

The NPO e-Education provides ICT-based educational services in developing countries, including Bangladesh, to ensure all children have access to education. Additionally, they provide educational programs for children with foreign roots living in Japan. The NPO e-Education, with the mission of “Best Education to Edge of the World” has delivered education to over 50,000 middle and high school students across 15 countries and regions since its founding in 2010. We spoke with Mr. Kaito Miwa, a founding member of the NPO e-Education, and the organization’s current CEO.

• Motto Shiritai Nihongo

慣用句（idiom） are expressions that combine two or more words to create a different meaning. The meaning is completely different from the original words, so it is useful to know idioms. Idioms often use words related to the body, such as “te (hand)” and “ashi (leg).” This month, let’s learn some useful idioms that use the word “mimi (ear).”