Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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Guide to ikebana Japanese flower arrangement covering its history, philosophy, materials, and symbolism. Introduces beginners to the practice as a form of cultural engagement and mindfulness.
Credits page for Kabuki for Beginners, a digital learning resource about kabuki theatre that covers characters, performance styles, makeup and costumes for learners new to this traditional art form.
Guide describing 11 types of Japanese noodles including soba, udon, and ramen, with details about their ingredients, textures, regional origins, and how they are traditionally prepared and eaten.
Glossary of Japanese ceramics terminology with Japanese names and explanations of kiln types, glaze styles, regional pottery traditions, and aesthetic principles.
A guide to Japan's 16 national holidays in 2026 with dates, Japanese names, and cultural traditions associated with each one. Helps learners understand Japanese culture and plan travel around holidays.
Tsurayuki’s words, written over a thousand years ago, are the first description by a Japanese of waka.
Explains the Japanese word chibi, its etymology from classical Japanese, modern meanings as slang for small or short, usage in anime and manga, and how to use it appropriately in conversation.
Blog category covering Japanese food and cuisine with articles on traditional dishes, ingredients, and food culture. Includes vocabulary and cultural context for learners exploring Japanese culinary traditions.
Guide to major Japanese festivals throughout the year, explaining their cultural and religious significance, with practical details on dates, locations, and what to expect.
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 DramaWiki entry for Otto no Kanojo, a 2013 Japanese comedy drama about a wife and young office worker who swap bodies. Provides cast, synopsis, and episode information for learners watching Japanese television.
Explains aikido as a Japanese martial art with roots in the samurai era, covering its three main components of exercises, meditation, and techniques, plus the concept of ki and how aikido differs from other martial arts.
Guide to ten major castles in Japan with descriptions, addresses, access information, and accommodation recommendations for travelers. Offers cultural and historical context for visitors.
Explains the anime fang trope in manga and anime, covering its Japanese terms (yaeba, kiba), cultural meanings, rendering variations, and examples from series.
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 Japanese aesthetic and philosophical concepts including wabi-sabi, ma, mono no aware, and yūgen, with detailed explanations that correct common misconceptions.
Guide to three Japanese websites about yokai folklore creatures, with instructions for intermediate readers to explore dictionaries, museums, and academic databases about supernatural beings in Japanese culture.
A practical glossary of Japanese sumo terminology with English definitions and phonetic guides for referee calls, designed for beginners and athletes learning sumo in England.
Article explaining yūgen, a Japanese aesthetic principle of suggested depth and hidden beauty found in poetry, theater, painting, and calligraphy.
Japanese calligraphy school in Tokyo offering trial lessons and instructor certification courses to students of all backgrounds. Classes available in person and online.
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