Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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Part of a digital textbook on Kyokushin karate that explains ido-geiko (moving practice), which connects stances and basic techniques with body movement. Requires membership to access.
Guide to 22 traditional Japanese tattoo motifs and their meanings, explaining the symbolic vocabulary of irezumi with cultural and historical context for learners interested in Japanese art and society.
Explains iki, a Japanese aesthetic of understated cool born in Edo, through its philosophical structure, historical context, and distinction from shibui.
A bilingual magazine published since 1986 with English-Japanese parallel text, audio, and articles on Japanese culture for learners worldwide.
Explores Japanese incense and kōdō as a refined aesthetic and spiritual practice rooted in Zen Buddhism, covering its 1,400-year history, philosophical principles, ceremony, and major incense types for learners.
Guide to Japanese honorific speech (keigo) that explains the cultural logic of uchi/soto before teaching the three registers of polite, respectful, and humble language, with core verb tables and common mistakes for.
Guide to yūrei (Japanese ghosts) in folklore, covering their meaning, types, visual conventions, and stories.
An explanation of Japanese bath culture covering onsen and sento facilities, bathing etiquette rules, and the cultural significance of communal bathing for learners interested in understanding Japanese society and.
Books and videos about Ki Aikido, a Japanese martial art and way of life emphasizing harmony, perception, and mind-body unification.
A graded Japanese reading passage at JLPT N3 level about attending a festival, with versions with and without kanji readings, accompanied by a vocabulary list and cultural context about daily life in Japan.
Archive of lessons on Japanese culture, traditions, and daily life customs with vocabulary and grammar explanations. Teaches learners about visiting etiquette, seasonal celebrations, food culture, and social expressions.
The Aikido Association of America and International provides information about aikido training, dojos, and seminars. It serves practitioners and those learning about this Japanese martial art and its philosophy.
Digital library from the Japan Arts Council offering videos, photos, and texts about traditional Japanese performing arts including Kabuki, Bunraku, and Nohgaku, with content available in multiple languages for advanced.
Recipe collection for Japanese chicken dishes with Japanese names and ingredients. Helps learners connect food vocabulary and Japanese culture through cooking instructions.
A collection of practical English guides to Japanese words, phrases, and cultural expressions for travelers and learners, covering food, transportation, shops, and social interactions.
Collection of 35 Japanese proverbs with meanings, pronunciations, and example sentences that teach vocabulary and cultural insights for learners of all levels.
Guide to 14 basic Japanese greetings with meanings, pronunciations, and usage contexts.
An essay exploring ma (間), the Japanese aesthetic concept of meaningful emptiness and pause in space and time, written for learners interested in Japanese aesthetics and calligraphy practice.
Guide to asking and answering questions about age in Japanese, covering polite, neutral, and casual forms with pronunciation, age counter irregularities, and cultural context for when such questions are appropriate.
Guide to cultural etiquette and social customs in Japan for tourists, covering appropriate behavior in public spaces, dining, dress, and interactions with locals.
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