Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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A graded Japanese reading passage at JLPT N3 level about attending a festival, with versions with and without kanji readings, accompanied by a vocabulary list and cultural context about daily life in Japan.
Guide to 30+ essential Japanese food words with kanji, hiragana, and pronunciation, covering rice, sushi, ramen, and restaurant phrases. Includes cultural context about washoku and Japanese cuisine.
Article covering Japanese culture, traditions, religion, and festivals with vocabulary lists and cultural concepts like wabi-sabi and omotenashi. Suitable for learners wanting cultural context for their Japanese studies.
Explains the meaning and use of sensei as an honorific term for teachers, doctors, and masters in Japanese, covering its characters, related titles like kyoushi and shihan, and how it differs from English words like.
Guide to appreciating Japanese woodblock prints with history, famous artists, vocabulary, and viewing tips for learners interested in Japanese art and culture.
Kendo experience tours in Japanese cities led by English-speaking instructors with black belts, including visits to traditional armor workshops and samurai-themed dining, for travelers interested in Japanese martial.
Japanese calligraphy classes in Tokyo and online taught by a master artist. Beginners learn brush techniques, stroke fundamentals, and write their names in kanji with guidance in English.
Guide to Japanese calligraphy (shodo) for beginners, covering history, basic writing styles, and Zen philosophy, with information about English-language classes available in Tokyo.
A guide to 15 essential Japanese proverbs with literal translations, cultural meanings, and usage examples. Suitable for intermediate learners seeking to understand Japanese values and cultural communication.
Official website of Aikikai, the international aikido organization founded by Morihei Ueshiba.
Guide to Japanese essay writing covering structure, vocabulary, cultural context, and formal grammar conventions.
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.
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.
Explains the kappa yokai from Japanese folklore, including its origins, characteristics, regional variations, and cultural significance. Serves learners interested in Japanese mythology and traditional culture.
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.
The Japan Foundation, Manila offers Japanese language courses, JLPT preparation, teacher training, and cultural exchange programs for learners in the Philippines.
Japan is a highly structured and traditional society.
Explains the meaning and usage of senpai (senior) and its role in Japanese hierarchy, covering school and workplace contexts. Suitable for learners encountering this term in anime, manga, and real-life Japanese.
Guide to Japanese noise etiquette, quiet hours regulations, and apartment living customs for foreigners.
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.
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