Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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Travel guide for the Aizu region in Fukushima Prefecture, famous for its samurai history.
Explains the Japanese word genki (元気), covering its meanings as lively or healthy, grammatical uses as a na-adjective, common phrases, and anime character personality types.
Explains the oshiire, a traditional Japanese closet built into walls, and how it enabled tatami rooms to serve multiple functions by storing futons and other items during the day.
Blog posts about learning Japanese through anime and streaming media, including vocabulary tools, anime reviews, and live study sessions for learners of various levels.
An interview with Aikido instructor Yoshigasaki-sensei discussing the philosophy and practice of aikido, including concepts of relaxation, calmness, ki, and the spiritual dimensions of Japanese martial arts.
Official website of the International Aikido Federation providing information about aikido training, events, and gradings at the Aikido Hombu Dojo in Japan.
Guide to 16 Japanese good-night expressions with romaji, formality levels, and cultural context for different situations. Covers polite, casual, workplace, and romantic forms for learners.
What is "Shogi"? We will introduce the rules, the meaning of the king's hand, history, and the "8 major title battles" such as the Dragon King Battle and the Meijin Battle.
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.
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.
Article about the Nurikabe yokai from Japanese folklore, covering its origins in Kyushu, characteristics, weaknesses, and appearances in modern games and anime.
Interactive tool that converts English names to katakana with explanations of why foreign names use katakana, how Japanese sound patterns reshape names, and cultural conventions for name order and politeness.
School of Shodo offers calligraphy demonstrations, performances, and workshops for learners of all levels, including live name-calligraphy experiences and online beginner courses taught by a professional instructor.
An article from Hiragana Times explaining Japanese religious traditions, shrines, and temples with parallel English and Japanese text. Suitable for intermediate learners interested in Japanese culture and history.
Interview with 8th Dan Yoshinkan Aikido instructor Jacques Payet discussing the history, evolution, and current state of Yoshinkan Aikido as a martial art and the challenges of preserving its technical traditions across.
Information about the physical, psychological and spiritual benefits of aikido training, including self-defense skills, body awareness, mental resilience and community for practitioners of all ages and abilities.
Blog offering grammar and vocabulary lessons with posts on basic sentence structures, counters, particles, and Japanese cultural concepts for learners.
Guide to Japanese dining etiquette and table manners covering posture, chopstick use, proper ways to eat various dishes, and customs like saying itadakimasu and gochisousama. Useful for travelers and learners.
Activities, printables, and recipes for children learning about Japanese culture, traditions, and food, designed for home and classroom use.
Video tutorial by calligrapher Eiko Ishida on Japanese calligraphy basics including equipment, brush techniques, strokes and kanji practice, with supporting worksheets and lesson plans for learners of all ages.
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