Hiragana Times May 2026 NO. 475

This monthly magazine features articles both in English and in Japanese, complete with furigana pronunciation, to help learners who haven't mastered kanji yet. Filled with tons of cultural articles that make you think relating to current events, interviews with famous Japanese celebrities, Japanese pop culture, travel, and even articles written by readers themselves who wish to share their own personal experience within the Japanese culture. All articles in English and Japanese, with furigana (hiragana above the kanji) for easier reading.

Issue #475 is a great one, with bilingual articles on KOFUN Landmarks Beyond Time, Sekku: Five Seasonal Markers That Shape the Year, Himiko: The Queen Shrouded in Mystery, and more!