The officialization of romaji
Japan might finally switch to romaji system you already use
Japan Today (June 30, 2025)
I've read many articles of this sort, but I cite this one because it is fairly recent and is from a reputable newspaper.
If you’ve spent any time learning Japanese or just getting around Japan, you’ve probably come across romaji — the Roman alphabet version of Japanese. It shows up on signs, maps, train stations and in most textbooks for foreign learners. But not all romaji is the same. Depending on where you look, you might see shi spelled as shi, si or even something else.
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