Hiragana Times January 2026 NO. 471

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 #471 is a great one, with bilingual articles on The Bell That Heralds a New World Dawn, Like a Kaiju - A Godzilla of Our Time, The Ibuki of January - Blossoms of New Beginnings, and more!