Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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Video lesson for intermediate learners about a school trip to Kyoto with annotated photographs, cultural explanations, and downloadable materials including scripts and grammar guides.
Collection of 56 Japanese songs including children's and folk songs graded by language difficulty, with MIDI melodies for karaoke, MP3 audio, and vocabulary lists to support learners.
Official website of the International Aikido Federation providing information about aikido events, member organizations, and the Aikikai Foundation that promotes aikido worldwide.
Information about Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, a Japanese martial art founded by Master Koichi Tohei that emphasizes coordinating mind and body through ki development.
Information about Ki-Aikido classes and instruction at the Oregon Ki Society headquarters dojo in Tigard, Oregon, offering programs for adults and children certified by Ki Society Headquarters in Japan.
Article explaining why some languages sound faster than others, discussing syllable rates, isochrony theory, and how Japanese fits into cross-linguistic speed comparisons. Helps learners understand native speaker speech.
AikiWeb is an online community and resource repository for aikido practitioners worldwide, featuring discussion forums, technique articles, reviews, and an image gallery of aikido movements and practice.
NHK Radio News offers learners daily news broadcasts at adjustable speeds with written transcriptions available.
The bout lasts seconds; the ritual takes centuries. Why sumo is a Shinto rite in disguise — the salt, the sacred ring, and the wrestling that came last.
Blog with articles about studying Japanese in Japan, including school selection, JLPT preparation, learning methods, and cultural topics for language learners and prospective students.
An introduction to rakugo, Japan's traditional storytelling art form, with descriptions of beginner-friendly stories like Jugemu and Time Udon, information about performers and stages, and guidance on where to watch.
Article about Japan's 2016 word of the year and ten finalist words, explaining their origins and cultural significance. Helps intermediate learners understand contemporary vocabulary and cultural context.
A traditional Japanese children's song from 1921 with furigana, romanization, vocabulary glosses, and background information about its composition and cultural significance.
Guide to 45 Japanese four-character idioms (yojijukugo) expressing beauty, with translations, meanings, and cultural context.
Blog posts about Japanese culture, history, traditions and travel destinations including samurai feudalism, tea ceremonies, kaiseki dining, festivals and architecture.
Hands-on naginata instruction in Kamakura with a national champion, including traditional hakama clothing, beach practice, and photo sessions at cultural sites.
Overview of ten everyday Japanese customs and social habits including bowing, removing shoes, and public transport etiquette. Written for travelers and learners seeking to understand Japanese cultural practices.
Manga series about two step-sisters bonding through cooking and meals. Includes recipes and everyday Japanese vocabulary and situations for intermediate readers.
Article about rakugo, the traditional Japanese art of comic storytelling that developed during the Edo period.
Explains the meaning and usage of iyashikei (healing-type), a Japanese term for characters and anime genres that soothe and calm viewers, with examples from manga and anime.
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