Japanese Language
These Are the Hardest Japanese Place Names to Read – Even for Native Speakers
Can you pronounce these difficult Japanese place names? If not, don't feel bad: most native speakers can't either!
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Kay is a longtime Japan enthusiast and former participant in the JET Program. Their favorite thing to do when traveling in Japan is visiting as many onsens as possible.
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Japanese Language
Can you pronounce these difficult Japanese place names? If not, don't feel bad: most native speakers can't either!
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