Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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A memorial and historical account of Haydn Foster Sensei, an early pioneer of aikido in England, covering the development of aikido training and organizations in the UK from 1955 onwards.
Overview of ukiyo-e woodblock prints and paintings, covering their history, subject matter, production techniques, and cultural significance. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese art and traditional culture.
Photo journal and video documentation of aikido instructor Patricia Hendricks demonstrating Iwama style technique, with discussion of leadership development and community building in the aikido world.
The Japan Foundation's Kuala Lumpur branch provides information about Japanese language courses, schools offering Japanese instruction, JLPT testing, and cultural events.
Guide to Japanese pottery styles, their history from the Jomon Period to today, and famous pottery towns across Japan where visitors can see ceramics in museums, purchase pieces, and participate in pottery workshops.
Guide to Kagura, a traditional Japanese performing art rooted in mythology and religious ceremony.
Online and in-person Japanese calligraphy instruction for learners of all ages, taught by a certified master calligrapher.
A collection of Japanese dinner recipes with ingredients, instructions, and Japanese names, helping learners understand food vocabulary and Japanese culinary culture through cooking.
MOSAI is a Japanese language institute in India offering courses, JLPT preparation, and information about entrance examinations for Japanese universities and study abroad programs.
An essay exploring why Japanese children walk to school independently, examining the cultural, community, and developmental aspects of this common practice in Japan and how it compares to transportation in other.
Italian-language introduction to shogi with guides on how to play, opening strategies, defensive castles, and video lessons for beginners wanting to learn Japanese chess and its cultural context.
Guide for learning vocabulary and phrases to introduce your own country in Japanese, with links to resources like a world flags database and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. Suitable for beginner learners.
The Stockholm Association for Japan Promotion organizes the official JLPT in Stockholm, the annual Japanese Language Speech Contest, and cultural events for Japanese language learners and enthusiasts in Sweden.
Guide to Japanese culture and traditions covering festivals, tea ceremonies, food customs, etiquette, and daily life practices written for visitors and learners seeking to understand how Japan actually works.
A collection of articles on business Japanese, workplace communication, and professional culture for expats working in Japan.
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.
A beginner-level Japanese news story about Hikone Castle with furigana, native audio, and English translation. Part of Shinobi's collection of graded reading materials for learners.
Month-by-month guide to visiting Japan covering weather, festivals, crowds, and costs for each season. Helps learners plan trips and understand Japanese cultural events like hanami and Obon.
A beginner-friendly guide to rakugo, Japan's traditional sit-down comedy, with story summaries, a performer directory, reviews, and an English glossary of key terms for learners interested in this cultural art form.
Guide to Japanese Zen garden design covering history, symbolism of stones and gravel, and instructions for creating full-scale and miniature gardens. Written for learners interested in Japanese culture and aesthetics.
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