Plain Japanese key to inclusive, multicultural Japan

With Japan hosting increasing numbers of foreign visitors and residents, plain Japanese is spreading as a means of more inclusive communication in various situations, from disasters to tourism."Every language must be respected, and when we communicate with people who don't speak Japanese, responding in their native language should be a priority," said Akira Yoshikai, head of Yasashii Nihongo Tourism Kenkyukai, a group which promotes plain Japanese and its potential in tourism."But when it's not practical to do so at an individual level, plain Japanese could be another option," he said.Plain…READ FULL ARTICLE