Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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Explains the history, types, and uses of traditional Japanese fans from the 6th century to modern times, including their role in Japanese culture and where to buy them.
Guide to Japanese etiquette and cultural customs for visitors, covering behavior in temples, restaurants, public transportation, and homes. Helps travelers show respect and understand social expectations.
Explains the Japanese word komorebi (sunlight through trees), its kanji components, and why Japanese has precise vocabulary for fleeting natural phenomena.
Guide to nine major Japanese festivals written by a licensed tour guide, explaining their history, significance, timing, and cultural meaning. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese culture and festival traditions.
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.
A collection of Japanese dinner recipes with ingredients, instructions, and Japanese names, helping learners understand food vocabulary and Japanese culinary culture through cooking.
Guide to expressing humility and modesty in Japanese, with explanations of humble phrases and cultural context. Teaches learners how Japanese people respond to compliments and the cultural importance of not bragging.
Video lesson with photo explanations about ordering food in Japanese restaurants, including conveyor-belt sushi, noodle stands, and ramen shops. Includes downloadable scripts and cultural notes for intermediate learners.
Articles exploring Japanese flower culture, traditions and symbolism including hanakotoba flower meanings, ikebana arrangement, cherry blossom viewing, and the philosophical concepts behind Japan's relationship with.
An introductory guide to Noh, Japan's traditional musical theater form, explaining its history, stage structure, performance roles, instruments, and famous plays for people new to the art form.
A practitioner's manual on Ki-Aikido explaining the principles of mind-body unification, techniques, and philosophy of this Japanese martial art founded by Morihei Ueshiba.
Guide to Japanese culture, history, language, and traditions covering customs, festivals, religion, food, and arts for learners and travelers seeking cultural context.
Explains the senpai and kohai relationship central to Japanese society, covering how these hierarchical relationships function in schools, workplaces, and organizations, with guidance on appropriate language and.
A glossary of over 50 sumo terms with Japanese script and English definitions, organized by frequency of use and by rank, helping viewers understand sumo broadcasts and the sport's structure.
A glossary of kendo terms with definitions and pronunciation guides covering general terminology, dojo etiquette, match commands, techniques, stances, and philosophical concepts.
Intrdoducing Shizuo Imaizumi Sensei and the Ki Aikido Curriculum: Tenchinage
The Heartwork of Kyoto Journal For this exhibition we have selected some of the most compelling images—and the stories behind them—from Kyoto Journal’s 108 issues.
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.
A guide to learning Japanese proverbs and sayings through manga stories, daily proverb websites, and quiz apps.
Article explaining the cultural significance of bowing in Japan, the different types of bows (eshaku, keirei, saikeirei, dogeza), and proper technique.
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