Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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A product review of custom kanji hanko (Japanese seals) from someone learning calligraphy, discussing the ordering process, shipping, quality, and use of decorative stamps in Japanese calligraphic work.
Japanese calligrapher offering online courses in calligraphy for learners of all levels, along with custom calligraphy services and information about Japanese artistic culture.
Guide to Japanese calligraphy as fine art, covering famous calligraphers from the ninth century to modern times, the philosophy of shodō, and the history of the tradition.
Learn the complete etiquette for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan: torii gate rules, purification rituals, prayer steps, dress code, photography rules, and more. A must-read guide for foreigners.
Guide to Japanese matsuri festivals covering their history, cultural significance, key elements, and major celebrations across seasons. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese culture and festival traditions.
A blog review of the anime Samurai Champloo that discusses its cultural and historical context, characters, and production while noting its accessibility for Japanese learners with relatively easy modern Japanese.
Much has changed along the hundreds of miles of devastated coastline and the recovery is gathering pace
Information about Shinshin Toitsu Aikido, a Japanese martial art that emphasizes unified mind and body. Offers news, dojo locations worldwide, and information about seminars and training for practitioners at all levels.
Official Japan National Tourism Organization site providing travel guides, destination information, cultural experiences, and practical travel tips for visitors to Japan.
A Journey Through Aikido: Robert Nadeau on Spirituality, O-Sensei, and the Golden Age of Aikido in California
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.
A study guide organized by Studio Ghibli films that teaches Japanese vocabulary and grammar through movie scenes.
A two-week autumn study trip in Tokyo and Nikko combining beginner Japanese lessons with cultural activities including tea ceremony, taiko drumming, and traditional festivals.
Grammar and vocabulary lessons drawn from popular anime series, covering character speech patterns, dialect variations, and fan culture terminology.
Article exploring Japanese dragon mythology from its origins through different historical periods, covering types of dragons, their symbolism, and cultural significance in classical literature and art.
Learn 15 Japanese swear words with pronunciation, severity levels, and cultural context. Covers anime language vs real life and male vs female speech.
Glossary defining terms related to Japanese sake production, types, and characteristics. Serves learners interested in Japanese culture and the vocabulary of sake brewing and appreciation.
Guide to Golden Week, Japan's major spring holiday period, covering the four national holidays, their cultural significance, travel advice, useful phrases, and holiday etiquette for learners and visitors.
Interview with a veteran Japanese TV announcer about speaking beautiful Japanese, including advice on pronunciation, abdominal breathing, and delivering standard Japanese for learners.
A guide to 19 beautiful Japanese words and phrases with their meanings and cultural significance, exploring concepts like ikigai, wabi sabi, and ichi go ichi e for learners interested in understanding Japanese culture.
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