Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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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.
Tool and guide for creating Japanese gaming nicknames using kanji, katakana and hiragana, with explanations of character choice, readability and cultural meaning for players of various games.
Explores the 3,000-year history of uchiwa fans from ancient China to modern Japan, covering their cultural significance, artistic evolution during the Edo period, and role in Japanese society.
A digital museum exploring the history and cultural significance of sake, shochu, awamori and mirin through exhibitions on ukiyo-e art, advertising, traditional production methods, regional brewing, and sake's role in.
A guide to Japanese concepts, aesthetics, philosophy, and cultural practices including wabi-sabi, ikigai, kintsugi, and keigo. Offers learners insight into the mindset and values underlying Japanese language and society.
Information about Hosei University's four English-taught degree programs in Tokyo, including details on Japanese language classes, campus locations, scholarships, and admission requirements for international students.
Exercises and explanations for developing qi energy through aikido and traditional practices. Suitable for beginners interested in Japanese martial arts and the philosophical concepts behind them.
Guide to ten popular Japanese martial arts including karate, judo, and aikido, with sections on historical development, samurai and ninja practices, and modern styles.
Guide to Japanese seasonal customs, festivals, and greetings across the four seasons, including hanami, Tanabata, and Obon.
The Washoku Way -Japan's Nuanced Approach to Food-
Guide to major Japanese festivals throughout the year with descriptions of celebrated events like Gion Matsuri and Takayama Matsuri, their dates, locations and cultural significance for travelers and learners.
Aikido Journal's events section features articles and photo journals about aikido seminars, demonstrations, and historical events, written for practitioners and those interested in aikido culture and history.
A guide to bowing practices in Japanese culture that covers the types of bows, their appropriate uses, cultural significance, and vocabulary.
Article explaining yūgen, a Japanese aesthetic principle of suggested depth and hidden beauty found in poetry, theater, painting, and calligraphy.
A living record of things I have written.
An interview with Philip Greenwood about Shoji Nishio's aikido approach, covering technical principles and the philosophical foundations of conflict prevention and personal conduct in martial training.
Guide to aizuchi, the Japanese practice of using frequent interjections and responses during conversation to show attentiveness.
An introductory guide to the Japanese tea ceremony explaining its history from the Kamakura period through modern practice, core principles, and practical steps for beginners to participate in or start learning the.
Overview of 18 classical martial arts in medieval Japan, including archery, swordsmanship, and unarmed combat, with historical context from origins through the modern era.
An article explaining washi, traditional Japanese handmade paper, its materials, production process, and role in calligraphy and conservation. Suited for learners interested in Japanese culture and calligraphy practice.
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