Introduction to the Japanese Journal
『Japanese Journal』, published by Darakwon Co., Ltd., is Korea's only monthly Japanese language magazine where you can enjoy the latest news from Japan, vivid travel information, Japanese culture, and various Japanese language learning corners all at once.

I recommend this to these people.
- Beginner learners who want to improve their Japanese skills in one book
- Intermediate learners who want a variety of reading material
- Advanced learners who want to maintain their Japanese skills
- Anyone who wants to learn new information about Japanese society and culture


Cover Story
Christmas in Japan is more of a year-end event than a religious one.
In December, Christmas decorations and illuminations appear everywhere, coloring the streets in a splendid manner.

But did you know that KFC chicken is Japan's quintessential Christmas food? There are various theories, including that it originated from foreigners living in Japan eating chicken instead of turkey, or that Kentucky Grandpa resembles Santa Claus. However, these theories, combined with marketing strategies, have solidified KFC's reputation as the food associated with Christmas.
As Christmas approaches, a limited set with a special menu will be released, but reservations are required as it sells out quickly.

index
8 NJ of the Month
9 NJ FOCUS New Words of 2025? Candidates for the Trendsetter New Word Award
12 Japan in December Japan in December
16 Special Japanese New Year's Cards
20 Setouchi Holiday Okayama Prefecture Okayama City
24 Kyushu Diary Kumamoto Prefecture Yunoko Onsen
29 Getting a job in Japan Episodes from Japanese companies?
32. A Survey on Disaster Prevention in Japan Based on Statistics
34 NJ NOTICE
36 Japanese Food Tasting Winter Snacks
38 A Kansai Trip with Hankyu Hanshin
TALKS cafe&bar·Takonotetsu (?之徹)
41 Usagi-chan's Onomatope キラキラ?·グ?グ?·クスクス
42 Emergency Rescue 119 Japanese Drinking
44 Katakana Vocabulary Winter
46 Kenji Miyazawa's Short Stories: A Restaurant with Many Orders
50 Connecting to Japanese Music Beyond the Lens
54 Traditional Culture Experience Center Origami?
57 Prefecture Gourmet Guide: Namero, Chiba Prefecture
62 Movie Japanese MP3 I still can't say that the sky is the best today.
70 Theme Kyoto Travel MP3 Kyoto Illumination Tour
74 JAPAN KEYWORD MP3
The 40-Year Cycle of Japan's National Fortune (日本の運 40年周期?) and the Osumo London Performance
78 Japanese Cultural Heritage Tour: Aizu's Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage
83 Japanese Journal MP3 Guide
84 NJ Quotes
85 Etymological Stories Filled with History and Culture やせ我慢
88 Elementary Chinese Characters 1026
Japanese MP3s to meet on the street 92: Cold protection? Warm items (あったかズ)
94. Writing Japanese Poetry: Snow by Yamamura Bocho
96 Hot Item MP3 Myakumyaku (ミャクミャク)
98 Japanese Language Learning Exploration Notes Read ?
102 NJ トピックス
105 Business Phone Japanese MP3 Consultation (商談)?
108 The Story of the Eight Million Gods
Amaterasu Omikami, the patron goddess of Japan and the Imperial Family
112 Japan's MP3 Investment Boom: A Look at Trends
116 Japanese Literature Walk Turtle (? さん) ?
121 Pass! Japanese Language Proficiency Test MP3 N1? N2? N3 Reading? Listening
144 NJ Word Chain