Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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Overview of washoku, traditional Japanese cuisine, covering its philosophy, basic structure, key ingredients, and popular dishes. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese food culture and culinary vocabulary.
Guide to 25 Japanese greetings with audio, organized by formality level and situation, including formal phrases, informal expressions, first meetings, phone answers, and bowing etiquette.
Urasenke's official English website presents the Japanese tea ceremony tradition and its philosophy as a cultural art form and way of living.
Guide to the Japanese tea ceremony covering its history, philosophy, schools, equipment, and ritual steps. Helps learners understand this classical art as part of Japanese culture.
An article covering the history of taiko drums from their origins in the sixth century through their roles in warfare, theater, and festivals.
A guide to the Japanese yokai, folklore, and historical periods featured in the video game Nioh 3, explaining supernatural beings from Japanese legend and their cultural significance to players learning about Japanese.
Guide to 38 types of female yokai from Japanese folklore, describing their origins, mythological roles, and cultural significance. Useful for learners interested in Japanese supernatural beings and traditional stories.
Guide to Japanese funeral etiquette covering condolence money amounts and envelope writing, appropriate dress, incense offerings, and regional and religious variations.
A travel guide to Akita Prefecture covering local festivals, hot springs, regional cuisine, seasonal scenery, and traditional crafts.
Guide to essential Japanese manners and social customs for foreigners living in or visiting Japan, covering greetings, public behavior, dining, workplace conduct, and cultural practices.
A quiz game app that presents historical events and asks players to identify which Japanese era they occurred in, with explanations to teach cultural trivia.
Guide to twelve famous yokai from Japanese folklore with stories, characteristics, and cultural significance. Helps learners understand traditional supernatural beings that appear in modern Japanese media and culture.
Article about sumo as a sacred ritual in Japan, covering its history, spiritual significance, and ceremonial practices. Written for learners with furigana and bilingual English-Japanese text.
A vocabulary guide covering Japanese food words, restaurant ordering phrases, dietary restrictions, and dining etiquette.
An article from Hiragana Times about the Pacific saury fish and its cultural significance in Japan, with Japanese text and furigana for intermediate learners. Includes vocabulary notes and an audio component.
A guide to ramen varieties, preparation methods, regional styles, and cultural significance.
Maidstone Museum's collection of nearly 4,000 Japanese artefacts from the Edo and Meiji periods, including woodblock prints, ceramics, lacquer work, and metalwork, serves as a learning resource for those studying.
Article about facial hair terminology and history in Japan, covering mustache and beard vocabulary with kanji, historical attitudes during the samurai and Edo periods, and contemporary social norms.
An encyclopedia of Japanese yokai and supernatural beings organized by name, type, place, and theme, with illustrated entries explaining their origins and significance in folklore.
An educational guide to Kami, Shinto deities and sacred spirits in Japanese belief, covering their origins, nature, rituals, and modern significance. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese culture and religion.
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