Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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A podcast covering practical topics for Japanese learners, travelers to Japan, and people living in Japan, including study methods, cultural insights, and travel advice.
A fun and safe way to begin your Japanese adventure!
Wikipedia article on the Japanese language covering its history, phonology, grammar, writing system, and dialects from Old Japanese to modern standard Japanese.
Detailed explanation of the Yuki-Onna snow woman yokai from Japanese folklore, covering her origins, mythology, cultural significance, and modern appearances in media.
Explains Nagoshi no Harae, the Japanese summer purification ritual where people walk through giant grass rings at shrines in late June, and describes the associated sweet Minazuki.
A collection of practical English guides to Japanese words, phrases, and cultural expressions for travelers and learners, covering food, transportation, shops, and social interactions.
Guide to Japanese internet slang and how to express laughter online, including terms like wara, bakushyou, kusa, and www. Designed for learners wanting to understand casual written Japanese in digital contexts.
The Stockholm Association for Japan Promotion organizes the official JLPT in Stockholm, the annual Japanese Language Speech Contest, and cultural events for Japanese language learners and enthusiasts in Sweden.
Guide to kanji expressing beauty and scenery, stylish characters with meanings, and lists of Japanese names. Teaches character meanings and cultural aesthetics to learners interested in written Japanese.
An illustrated guide to washi, traditional Japanese paper, covering its definition, history, cultural significance, and production methods. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese craftsmanship and aesthetics.
N3 vocabulary guide for fashion and style with essential words, practical phrases, and cultural context about Japanese clothing, shopping, and dress conventions.
Guide to traditional Japanese children's songs with recorded audio, lyrics, and vocabulary definitions. Suited for beginners and intermediate learners interested in Japanese culture and music.
Guide to using manga as a learning tool for Japanese beginners, covering contextual vocabulary, realistic dialogue, and cultural exposure through popular manga titles.
Comparison of Japanese and American school systems covering transportation, entrance exams, discipline, uniforms, and daily practices. Designed for foreigners preparing to work or study in Japanese schools.
These include Judo, Kendo, Karatedo, Aikido, Iaido, Nihon Jujutsu and Kobudo.
Overview of ten everyday Japanese customs and social habits including bowing, removing shoes, and public transport etiquette. Written for travelers and learners seeking to understand Japanese cultural practices.
Italian-language introduction to shogi with guides on how to play, opening strategies, defensive castles, and video lessons for beginners wanting to learn Japanese chess and its cultural context.
Detailed study of the kanji 空 (sky, emptiness) covering its etymology, meanings in everyday and Buddhist contexts, stroke-by-stroke writing instruction, and appearances across the five classical calligraphy styles.
A traditional Japanese children's song from 1921 with furigana, romanization, vocabulary glosses, and background information about its composition and cultural significance.
A collection of Japanese dinner recipes with ingredients, instructions, and Japanese names, helping learners understand food vocabulary and Japanese culinary culture through cooking.
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