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Manga-style illustration introducing The Many Voices of Japan, featuring characters representing different Japanese regions, regional expressions, landmarks, and a map highlighting Japan's linguistic diversity across all 47 prefectures.

The Many Voices of Japan: Exploring the Dialects of All 47 Prefectures

One country, many voices! Join Simple Gaijin on a linguistic journey through all 47 Japanese prefectures, from Hokkaido to Okinawa. Discover regional dialects, local expressions, historical influences, and the fascinating ways Japanese changes from one community to another.

Mike Viscusi

11 minutes ago12 min read

Colorful cartoon illustration of a family reacting to Japanese dialogue on television, with Japanese speech bubbles, cultural references, and the headline “Family Guy: Japanese Scenes Explained.

Explaining the Japanese Scenes in Family Guy: Are They Actually Speaking Japanese?

Does *Family Guy* actually speak Japanese correctly? From Stewie and Brian's Japanese multiverse to a bizarre encounter with a talking octopus, I break down the dialogue, explain the cultural references, and rate the show's Japanese accuracy.

Mike Viscusi

Mar 17, 201811 min read