Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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Essay on aikido master Asai Katsuaki discussing his martial technique and philosophy, part of the AikiWeb "It Had to Be Felt" column series about prominent aikido practitioners.
Video lesson for intermediate learners on expressing desires and Japanese festivals, with downloadable scripts, manga explanations, and photo-based cultural notes on shrine festivals, portable shrines, and festival.
Guide to Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement, explaining its history, principles, major schools, and philosophical foundations. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese culture and aesthetics.
Article comparing Japanese convenience stores to American ones, highlighting unique features of the konbini experience that travelers and learners encounter in Japan.
Travel guide for the city of Tokyo, Japan.
Guide to respectful shrine and temple visiting practices in Japan, explaining the differences between Shinto and Buddhist sites and describing step-by-step rituals for visitors including purification, offerings, and.
Construction for Kyoto’s Yasaka Shrine was founded in the seventh century, and it sits right in the middle of Gion, the city’s geisha quarter.
Article explaining origami's history, techniques and cultural significance, including the craft's twentieth-century development by Akira Yoshizawa and its connection to Japanese calligraphy and values.
The Japan Foundation, Manila offers Japanese language courses, JLPT preparation, teacher training, and cultural exchange programs for learners in the Philippines.
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.
Guide to dojo etiquette for visitors attending Japanese martial arts classes, covering bowing, dress code, behavior, and respectful conduct in the training space.
The perfect hostel in Japan for chilling with friends, resting your head, and NOT breaking the bank.
Guide to filling out Japanese condolence envelopes correctly, covering inscription wording by religion, inner envelope layout, and ink color conventions.
Wikipedia article on the Japanese language covering its history, phonology, grammar, writing system, and dialects from Old Japanese to modern standard Japanese.
Explains the anime fang trope in manga and anime, covering its Japanese terms (yaeba, kiba), cultural meanings, rendering variations, and examples from series.
Guide to Japanese etiquette and social customs for travelers, covering shoes, bowing, chopsticks, dining, and public behavior. Helps visitors understand cultural values and avoid causing offense.
An organized study trip to rural Akita combining conversational Japanese lessons with cultural activities including farm stays, tea ceremony, pottery, and interactions with local students.
A guide to the hanami cherry blossom viewing tradition in Japan, covering its history from the Nara period, how to celebrate it, timing and seasonal etiquette, and popular viewing locations across Japan.
Guide to dojo culture, etiquette, and traditions for people training karate in Tokyo, covering respect customs, hierarchy, and the historical context of karate in Japan.
Blog category covering Japanese food and cuisine with articles on traditional dishes, ingredients, and food culture. Includes vocabulary and cultural context for learners exploring Japanese culinary traditions.
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