Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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Guide to Shichi-Go-San etiquette covering gift amounts by relationship, noshi envelope selection, clothing choices, shrine visits, and ceremonial practices for this Japanese children's milestone celebration.
A graded news story about fugu fishing season in Japan, written in easy Japanese with furigana, English translation, and native audio. Designed for beginner readers.
IBMA Kyokushin offers a digital textbook on traditional kata training in Kyokushin karate, covering stances, techniques, and martial philosophy for practitioners of all levels.
Guide to ten anime films and TV shows selected for learners at different levels, with explanations of language difficulty, cultural context, and what speech patterns to listen for in each.
A guide to understanding and navigating silence in Japanese conversations, covering cultural context, techniques like aizuchi and filler words, vocabulary with kanji and romaji, usage scenarios, and practice exercises.
A review of a monthly Japanese snack box service that introduces learners to traditional Japanese sweets and cultural themes, with information about historical background and product makers.
A bilingual magazine published since 1986 with English-Japanese parallel text, audio, and articles on Japanese culture for learners worldwide.
Explains Japanese gift-giving traditions, customs, and etiquette including omiyage, seasonal gifts, and cultural taboos. Helpful for learners and visitors wanting to understand social practices in Japan.
Exhibition on yokai, Japanese spirits and creatures from folklore, presented through historical artifacts, woodblock prints, and contemporary media like anime and games.
Historical overview of kendo from the emergence of the Japanese sword through the modern era, covering the development of swordsmanship techniques, philosophical traditions, and the transformation from combat practice.
Article about Japanese origami, the traditional art of paper folding, covering basic models like cranes and techniques, materials, modern applications in art and technology, and cultural significance for Japanese.
Online course teaching 210 Japanese onomatopoeia words organized by themes such as hunger, exhaustion, and emotions, with illustrations, audio recordings, and example sentences for beginner to advanced learners.
Interview with five Japanese college students about their experiences learning English, covering difficulties, progress strategies, and how English compares to Japanese.
Article exploring the true meaning of ikigai as a Japanese concept of finding reason and meaning in daily life through small practices, with connections to calligraphy and Zen aesthetics.
Biography of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of Aikido, covering his early life, martial arts training, spiritual development, and the founding of Aikido. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese martial arts and culture.
tsunagu Japan is all about travel in Japan: tourist spots, food, accommodation, shopping, experiences, tours, and more!
Information about Aikido of Maine's dojo in Portland, including its philosophy as a practice space, facilities, and community.
Design Festa is Japan's largest and craziest art festival. We interviewed an organizer at the heart of creative mania.
Official travel guide to Hakodate, Hokkaido, covering popular attractions, seasonal activities, food, hot springs, and cultural sites.
Guide to essential Japanese pantry ingredients including condiments, seasonings, and staples with explanations of how to use them in authentic Japanese cooking.
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