Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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Official guide to Japanese cultural institutions, museums, and heritage sites across Japan.
Article explaining the history, uses, designs and purchase of noren Japanese curtains. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese culture and traditional domestic objects.
Shorinji Kempo – Chronology (History of Its Key Organizations and Global Development) Shorinji Kempo  […]
Guide to Japanese tea types including matcha, sencha, gyokuro and hojicha, with information on their characteristics, history and proper preparation methods for learners interested in Japanese culture.
St Louis Ki Aikido teaches Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, a Japanese martial art emphasizing mind-body harmony and nonviolent conflict resolution through graceful self-defense techniques.
Digital textbook explaining the principles (riho) of Kyokushin karate and budo philosophy. Serves learners interested in Japanese martial arts and their cultural foundations.
Guide to citing Japanese sources using MLA, Chicago, and APA styles, including how to read Japanese book colophons and translate bibliographic information.
An article explaining kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics with gold-dusted lacquer, exploring its history, cultural context, and connection to wabi-sabi and calligraphy aesthetics.
Website for the Northern California Ki Society, teaching Shinshin Toitsu Aikido based on principles of mind-body coordination developed by Soshu Koichi Tohei.
Intermediate reading practice with a story about adjusting to Japanese bathing customs. Includes vocabulary, grammar explanations, comprehension questions, and English translation for learners around JLPT N4, N3 level.
A guide to shodo, or Japanese calligraphy, covering its history, philosophy, basic brushstrokes, complete kanji, and materials, as well as spiritual practice and mindfulness for learners of all backgrounds.
Blog posts about Japanese society and culture with full furigana and English translations, suitable for beginner readers learning to connect written Japanese with spoken language.
Guide to Japanese etiquette and social customs covering dining, public behavior, transportation, shopping, and hot spring practices.
An explanation of Japanese bath culture covering onsen and sento facilities, bathing etiquette rules, and the cultural significance of communal bathing for learners interested in understanding Japanese society and.
Travel guide for the Aizu region in Fukushima Prefecture, famous for its samurai history.
Complete sake glossary with 60+ terms. Seimaibuai, nihonshu-do, moromi, toji, kura, namazake, nigori — every sake term explained in plain English.
Video series featuring interviews with five individuals who learned Japanese to varying degrees and integrated it into their careers and lives.
Reference page for a Japanese family drama series that aired in 2011, with cast lists, episode information, and production details.
Information about Ki Aikido dojos in North Carolina affiliated with the Eastern Ki Federation, teaching Shinshin Toitsu Aikido through classes in Raleigh and Charlotte.
An introductory guide to kanji that explains why learners should study them and demonstrates how to memorize basic characters using visual patterns and memory tricks.
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