Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
1,392 pages
Guide to the 20 most common Japanese last names with kanji, readings, meanings, and explanations of how surnames are constructed from nature and geography terms.
Guide to Japanese seasonal gift-giving traditions of ochugen and oseibo, covering timing, etiquette, appropriate gifts, and practical advice for foreigners living in Japan.
Official website of Aikikai, the international aikido organization founded by Morihei Ueshiba.
A calligrapher's guide to choosing, writing, and getting kanji tattoos accurately, covering common mistakes, character selection process, and authentic brush-written characters versus fonts.
Guide to the chōzu hand purification ritual performed at Japanese shrines, explaining its mythological origins, step-by-step technique, and cultural significance for visitors.
Online course teaching 210 Japanese onomatopoeia words organized by themes such as hunger, exhaustion, and emotions, with illustrations, audio recordings, and example sentences for beginner to advanced learners.
Guide to writing letters in Japanese covering formal conventions, set expressions, envelope addressing, and the relationship hierarchies that determine letter formality.
Explains the Japanese word chibi, its etymology from classical Japanese, modern meanings as slang for small or short, usage in anime and manga, and how to use it appropriately in conversation.
Guide to 16 Japanese expressions for saying I love you, with romanization, kanji, formality levels, and cultural context explaining why Japanese people rarely use direct love declarations.
Guide to Japanese essay writing covering structure, vocabulary, cultural context, and formal grammar conventions.
Information about Shinshin Toitsu Aikido, a martial art founded in 1974 that emphasizes the coordination of mind and body through the Ki principle.
Guide describing 11 types of Japanese noodles including soba, udon, and ramen, with details about their ingredients, textures, regional origins, and how they are traditionally prepared and eaten.
MOSAI is a Japanese language institute in India offering courses, JLPT preparation, and information about entrance examinations for Japanese universities and study abroad programs.
Explores Japanese philosophical concepts and untranslatable words like ikigai, wabi-sabi, and mono no aware with explanations of how they shape daily life and worldview.
Pop-up dictionary browser extension for language learning. Successor to Yomichan.
Guide to sake's role in Japanese tradition, culture, and spirituality, covering its use in religious offerings, social rituals, celebrations, seasonal appreciation, and mythology.
A vocabulary guide covering over 80 food-related words organized by category, including staples, meat, seafood, vegetables, dishes, cooking methods, and taste descriptions.
Guide explaining tatemae and honne, two fundamental Japanese social concepts involving public versus private communication.
A guide to kendo terminology with Japanese words, kanji, and explanations of concepts kendoka encounter during training and practice. Serves learners interested in Japanese martial arts and the vocabulary used in kendo.
Historical overview of kendo from the emergence of the Japanese sword through the modern era, covering the development of swordsmanship techniques, philosophical traditions, and the transformation from combat practice.
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