Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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Vocabulary guide for JLPT N3 learners covering fishing industry terms, types of seafood, and market activities, with cultural context about Japan's fishing heritage and food traditions.
Information about Ki-Aikido and Shinshin Toitsu Aikido, explaining the history, philosophy, and practice of this Japanese martial art for learners interested in understanding aikido as a way of life and cultural.
An article covering the history of taiko drums from their origins in the sixth century through their roles in warfare, theater, and festivals.
Explores the Japanese concept of ganbaru (頑張る), the spirit of perseverance and doing your best, examining its cultural roots, grammar forms, and applications in work, study and daily life for learners seeking to.
Guide to Japanese funeral and memorial customs including wake, ceremony procedures, dress code, condolence money etiquette, and ongoing memorial services, written for foreigners attending or learning about these.
An introduction to sado, the Japanese tea ceremony, covering its history from the Heian period through the development of wabicha, the rules and etiquette involved, and where to experience it in Kyoto.
Guide to Japanese greeting customs, bowing techniques, and social interaction etiquette for foreigners.
Official guide to Japanese cultural institutions, museums, and heritage sites across Japan.
Blog posts about Japanese food culture, restaurants, and snacks in the Portland area, with reviews and cultural insights for learners interested in practical aspects of Japanese life.
Blog post presenting 11 ways to say "you're welcome" in Japanese with formal, casual and regional variations. Explains cultural context around modesty and appropriate usage for different situations and relationships.
Collection of Japanese soup and stock recipes with videos and instructions, including miso soup, dashi, and seasonal variations. Teaches learners about traditional Japanese ingredients and cooking techniques.
A curated list of 65 significant Japanese books spanning classical and contemporary fiction, poetry, and manga, with brief descriptions of why each work matters.
A lesson on Japan's prefectures, regions, and main islands with kanji breakdowns, sound files, quizzes, and detailed information on all 47 prefectures for beginner and intermediate learners.
Intermediate reading practice with a story about adjusting to Japanese bathing customs. Includes vocabulary, grammar explanations, comprehension questions, and English translation for learners around JLPT N4, N3 level.
Explains Ashura, warrior demigods in Japanese Buddhist cosmology, their realm within the six realms of rebirth, origins in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, and significance in Japanese temple art and modern culture.
Guide to Japanese tea types including matcha, sencha, gyokuro and hojicha, with information on their characteristics, history and proper preparation methods for learners interested in Japanese culture.
Official Japan Sports Agency website featuring martial arts and sports tourism throughout Japan, with information on experiencing traditional budo practices like judo, karate, kendo, and aikido across different regions.
An introductory guide to kanji that explains why learners should study them and demonstrates how to memorize basic characters using visual patterns and memory tricks.
Overview of core Japanese values and beliefs including harmony, empathy, group dynamics, and Confucian influence on social order. Suitable for intermediate learners seeking cultural context for language and society.
Guide to citing Japanese sources using MLA, Chicago, and APA styles, including how to read Japanese book colophons and translate bibliographic information.
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