Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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An article about life in Japanese countryside towns and smaller cities outside Tokyo, exploring regional culture, daily life, and how Japanese people perceive different areas of the country.
The official website of the All Nippon Kyudo Federation provides information about kyudo, Japanese archery as a traditional discipline for sport and spiritual training.
Collection of Japanese beef recipes including gyudon, sukiyaki, and nikujaga with instructions and videos. Helps learners understand Japanese food culture and cuisine through cooking demonstrations.
Blog posts about Japanese culture, history, traditions and travel destinations including samurai feudalism, tea ceremonies, kaiseki dining, festivals and architecture.
Song lyrics with furigana, vocabulary breakdowns, and audio for Wednesday Campanella's Maneki Neko, featuring Japanese business idioms and cultural references about the beckoning cat figurine.
A cooking blog with over 450 Japanese recipes organized by ingredient and dish type, helping learners recreate authentic Japanese flavors at home with guidance on essential ingredients and techniques.
Historical overview of Japanese calligraphy across fifteen centuries, from its origins in China through contemporary practice.
A guide to Japanese concepts, aesthetics, philosophy, and cultural practices including wabi-sabi, ikigai, kintsugi, and keigo. Offers learners insight into the mindset and values underlying Japanese language and society.
Guide to Japanese pottery styles, their history from the Jomon Period to today, and famous pottery towns across Japan where visitors can see ceramics in museums, purchase pieces, and participate in pottery workshops.
A practitioner's manual on Ki-Aikido explaining the principles of mind-body unification, techniques, and philosophy of this Japanese martial art founded by Morihei Ueshiba.
Article about Japanese anime culture for beginner learners, covering key anime vocabulary, famous anime pilgrimage spots in Japan, beginner-friendly anime recommendations, and simple conversation phrases about anime.
Information about Ki-Aikido classes and instruction at the Oregon Ki Society headquarters dojo in Tigard, Oregon, offering programs for adults and children certified by Ki Society Headquarters in Japan.
A travel and culture guide featuring articles about authentic Japanese locations, traditions, and cultural sites including ryokan, onsen etiquette, samurai history, and anime pilgrimage destinations across Japan.
The Japan Foundation's Kuala Lumpur branch provides information about Japanese language courses, schools offering Japanese instruction, JLPT testing, and cultural events.
Guide to Japanese seasonal customs, festivals, and greetings across the four seasons, including hanami, Tanabata, and Obon.
A beginner-level Japanese news story about Hikone Castle with furigana, native audio, and English translation. Part of Shinobi's collection of graded reading materials for learners.
A karate training tour combining practice at Japan Karate Association headquarters in Tokyo and local dojos in Okinawa, with instruction in kata and kumite at all levels, plus cultural and historical experiences.
The Institute of Aikido UK teaches aikido, a non-competitive Japanese martial art developed in the early 20th century, to members of all ages and abilities through clubs across the UK.
Guide to three Japanese websites about yokai folklore creatures, with instructions for intermediate readers to explore dictionaries, museums, and academic databases about supernatural beings in Japanese culture.
Hands-on naginata instruction in Kamakura with a national champion, including traditional hakama clothing, beach practice, and photo sessions at cultural sites.
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