Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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Guide to Japanese business etiquette covering bowing, business-card exchange, seating arrangements, email templates, and workplace protocols for foreign staff working in Japanese companies.
An article explaining the history, meaning, and cultural significance of Japanese Daruma dolls, including their spiritual symbolism, traditional uses, and presence in pop culture.
Detailed guide to the kanji 山 (mountain) covering its pictographic origins, meanings in Japanese culture and language, stroke-by-stroke writing instructions, and appearances across classical calligraphy styles.
A lesson on Japan's prefectures, regions, and main islands with kanji breakdowns, sound files, quizzes, and detailed information on all 47 prefectures for beginner and intermediate learners.
Collection of apps for learning about Japanese culture including origami, Noh theater, and traditional instruments, with explanations and interactive features for learners at all levels.
Learning Japanese should feel fun, and with Lingopie it does! You can watch your favorite Japanese shows, anime, and movies with interactive dual-language subtitles, then click any word for an instant translation and save it to your flashcards. You're learning from stories you actually love.
Resource guide introducing websites and apps for learning Japanese related to natural disasters, including the Tokyo Intercultural Portal Site with easy-to-read articles and videos, the Irodori online course lessons on.
A Journey Through Aikido: Robert Nadeau on Spirituality, O-Sensei, and the Golden Age of Aikido in California
Video lesson from Erin's Challenge showing a Japanese wedding ceremony with detailed photo explanations and cultural context. Designed for intermediate learners to practice listening and learn about Japanese traditions.
Official Japan National Tourism Organization site providing travel guides, destination information, cultural experiences, and practical travel tips for visitors to Japan.
The Japan Foundation, Manila offers Japanese language courses, teacher training programs, and proficiency tests for learners of all levels in the Philippines.
Article on Japanese incense covering its history, uses, types, and where to buy it. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese culture and history.
Video lesson and photo explanation about hot springs and ryokan inns in Japan, designed for intermediate learners to practice language while learning cultural context. Includes downloadable materials and a culture quiz.
Source Han Sans, available in seven weights, is a typeface family which provides full support for Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese, all in one font.
Guide to visiting Japanese temples covering their history, architecture, Buddhist significance, proper etiquette and worship practices. Suitable for travelers and learners new to Japanese culture.
A blog offering practical articles on Japanese grammar, vocabulary, conversation, JLPT preparation, and Japanese culture for learners studying through online lessons, tutoring, or self-study.
Guide to Japanese garden types, design principles and aesthetic rules including karesansui dry gardens, hill-and-pond gardens and tea gardens. Written for learners interested in Japanese cultural arts and aesthetics.
Guide to naginata, a traditional Japanese polearm martial art, covering its history from feudal battlefields through modern practice, techniques, training methods, philosophy, and cultural significance for learners.
An introductory guide to Japanese calligraphy (Shodō) covering its history, spiritual significance, famous examples, and how to learn the art form through schools and courses.
Grammar and vocabulary lessons drawn from popular anime series, covering character speech patterns, dialect variations, and fan culture terminology.
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