Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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Blog posts about Ki Aikido and related Japanese martial arts topics, including philosophy, technique, and cultural references in anime, for learners interested in Japanese martial arts.
Guide to washoku, the traditional Japanese diet, explaining its cultural significance, five key principles, and essential food vocabulary for learners interested in Japanese cuisine and culture.
A guide to Japan's 16 national holidays in 2026 with dates, Japanese names, and cultural traditions associated with each one. Helps learners understand Japanese culture and plan travel around holidays.
Directory of museum and library collections of Japanese woodblock prints and related artworks.
Guide to Obon, Japan's summer festival honoring ancestors, covering its history, rituals, regional celebrations, and how to participate. Suitable for learners wanting to understand Japanese cultural practices.
Guide to Japanese culture, history, language, and traditions covering customs, festivals, religion, food, and arts for learners and travelers seeking cultural context.
The best food video blog finalists for the 2017 Saveur blog awards.
A graded article about Prince Shōtoku and the fusion of Buddhism and Shintō in sixth-century Japan, presented in English and Japanese with audio.
Calendar of aikido seminars and events organized by Ki no Kenkyukai Musubi, an association of aikido dojos inspired by the teachings of Yoshigasaki Sensei, with events across Europe for practitioners of all levels.
Educational guide to Japanese calligraphy styles including kaisho, gyosho, sosho, and kana, with historical context and examples. Supports learners studying shodo through lessons and workshops.
Guide to practical Japanese communication for expats and business professionals, covering cultural concepts like kuuki wo yomu, honne and tatemae, and nemawashi that govern workplace interactions in Japan.
Teaches Halloween vocabulary and phrases in Japanese, including how to say 'Happy Halloween', names of monsters and characters, and seasonal words. Written for learners at the beginner to intermediate level.
Article about traditional Japanese minka folk houses, their design, and cultural significance, with parallel Japanese and English text including furigana for learners.
Article introducing 20 Japanese puns (dajare) with explanations of types and examples. Helps learners understand wordplay, homophones, and sound-based humor in Japanese.
A beginner's guide to Japanese cultural values, social etiquette, and daily life practices, covering respect, harmony, communication styles, public behavior, food culture, and work dynamics to help foreigners adapt to.
Intermediate graded reading practice about the differences between Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines in Japan, with vocabulary lists, useful expressions, comprehension questions, and English translation for JLPT N4,.
Information about the Philadelphia Ki Aikido dojo affiliated with the Eastern Ki Federation, offering classes in Ki-Aikido and Ki development training for students of all levels.
Historical exploration of the Dai Nippon Butokukai and its role in organizing and promoting traditional Japanese martial arts including kendo, judo, and karate during the Meiji era and beyond.
A practical glossary of Japanese sumo terminology with English definitions and phonetic guides for referee calls, designed for beginners and athletes learning sumo in England.
Detailed guide to the kanji 神 (god, kami) covering its origins, meanings, stroke order, appearance across classical calligraphy styles, and uses in Japanese culture and shrines.
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