Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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Article about Japan's 2016 word of the year and ten finalist words, explaining their origins and cultural significance. Helps intermediate learners understand contemporary vocabulary and cultural context.
A podcast series with Japanese transcriptions featuring conversations about Japanese culture, travel, books, and daily life. Suited for intermediate learners developing listening and conversational vocabulary.
How to visit Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples in Japan respectfully. The proper etiquette, customs, and what to do at each type of sacred site.
Guide to Japanese culture and etiquette for foreigners living in or visiting Japan, covering greetings, dining customs, business behavior, public conduct, and social principles that underpin Japanese interactions.
A collection of 83 Japanese idioms organized by theme, with hiragana, translations, and explanations of their cultural meanings.
Lesson on the Japanese word for cold (風邪) and related vocabulary, including kanji breakdown, grammar patterns, health-related terms, and cultural notes on how Japanese people discuss illness.
Guide to karate dojo etiquette covering bowing, seating positions, entrance and exit procedures, and conduct during training. Helps learners understand the cultural and disciplinary aspects of karate practice.
A practical guide to Japanese social customs and etiquette for Tokyo visitors, covering greetings, temples, dining, public transport, and common mistakes tourists should avoid.
Emoji are lame. Welcome to the cool texting club.
Collection of articles and interviews about aikido, focusing on leadership, philosophy, and the development of the martial art through conversations with notable practitioners and teachers.
Discover Japan's Noh theater — the world's oldest surviving professional theater tradition. The history, the masks, Zeami's philosophy of beauty, the five-play program, and where to watch Noh across Japan.
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.
Catalogue Raisonné of the Work of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892)
Hands-on naginata instruction in Kamakura with a national champion, including traditional hakama clothing, beach practice, and photo sessions at cultural sites.
Guide to ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, covering its meaning, 560-year history, the three major schools, five main styles, foundational rules, and instructions for creating a first arrangement.
Dublin Tomiki Aikido club page featuring competition results from the WSAF World Championships and information about aikido classes for children and adults in South Dublin.
Educational material on budo philosophy exploring martial arts beyond technique, including teachings from historical masters and contemporary inquiry into strength, victory, and how to live.
Kabuki returns to London for the first time in 17 years. For two performances only at Sadler's Wells, starring Ichikawa Somegorō VIII and Onoe Tatsunosuke III in their international debut.
An introduction to rakugo, Japan's traditional storytelling art form, with descriptions of beginner-friendly stories like Jugemu and Time Udon, information about performers and stages, and guidance on where to watch.
A beginner-friendly guide to ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging, covering its history, core principles like shin-soe-tai and ma, major schools, essential tools, and step-by-step instructions for.
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