LOANWORD Is Illinois Written in Kanji as “伊利諾”? The Dual Image of City and Nature Held by Japanese People
When Japanese people hear “Illinois,” many think of Chicago’s skyscrapers or its jazz heritage. At the same time, Illinois is also known as an agricultural powerhouse and home to sports icons like the NBA’s Chicago Bulls. This article takes a closer look at how Illinois is perceived in Japan across multiple perspectives.
