Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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Guide to learning shodo, Japanese calligraphy, covering its history, essential tools, basic techniques, and fundamental strokes for beginners interested in connecting with Japanese culture through traditional brush.
Guide to Japanese workplace culture, etiquette, and communication norms for foreigners working in Japan.
Podcast exploring Japanese folklore, yokai, ghost stories, and cultural oddities through narrative storytelling. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese culture and language nuances beyond textbooks.
Explains how the concepts of uchi (inside/in-group) and soto (outside/out-group) function in Japanese social relations and grammar, including their effects on vocabulary choice, verb selection, and speech styles for.
Explains how Japanese is written vertically and horizontally, with examples from manga and light novels showing traditional tategaki and modern yokogaki writing systems.
Get a master's degree in Japan with a scholarship from Monbukagakusho (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology).
Graded reading practice at JLPT N4 level with kanji-only and annotated versions, vocabulary lists, and cultural content about Tokyo. Designed for beginner learners.
Guide to Japanese festivals (matsuri) covering their history, religious origins, traditions, and etiquette for foreign visitors.
Guide to practicing martial arts in Japan for language learners, featuring foreigner-friendly gyms around the country and advice from trainers on learning without advanced Japanese skills.
Guide to Japanese tea ceremony etiquette and customs for first-time visitors, covering the basic flow, proper handling of utensils, what to wear, and cultural values underlying the practice.
European Aikido Federation website provides information about aikido organizations, seminars, and initiatives across Europe.
Collection of 14 lessons on Japanese culture and etiquette covering travel, daily life, schools, homes, and traditions.
A fun and safe way to begin your Japanese adventure!
A Japanese reading passage at JLPT N2 level about karaoke culture in Japan, presented with and without kanji readings, accompanied by a vocabulary list with English translations.
An illustrated guide to washi, traditional Japanese paper, covering its definition, history, cultural significance, and production methods. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese craftsmanship and aesthetics.
Guide to the meanings and origins of popular Japanese food names including sushi, tempura, and ramen, with vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context for learners at all levels.
Guide to major Japanese martial arts including judo, kendo, karate, and aikido, with information on their histories, philosophies, and where visitors can train in Japan.
Article exploring the history, uses, and cultural significance of tenugui, a traditional Japanese hand cloth. Covers its evolution from the Edo period to modern times and its role in festivals.
An article explaining the neuroscience of Japanese calligraphy and its benefits for kanji retention, featuring research on handwriting's cognitive advantages and Japan's educational approach to shodo practice.
An article explaining omoiyari, the Japanese cultural concept of empathetic consideration and anticipatory care for others.
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