Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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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.
Vocabulary guide for N3 learners covering logistics and delivery terms used in Japan, including shipping, tracking, and re-delivery.
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.
Explains the genkan, the traditional Japanese entryway where visitors remove their shoes, covering its historical origins and modern etiquette customs for those learning about Japanese home culture.
Guide to cultural activities and immersive experiences offered on study trips to Japan, including traditional crafts, cooking classes, tea ceremonies, and visits to pop culture sites.
A collection of practical English guides to Japanese words, phrases, and cultural expressions for travelers and learners, covering food, transportation, shops, and social interactions.
Information about Japanese calendar systems including the emperor year numbering, lunar calendar history, zodiac animals and rokuyo fortune days. Suited for learners interested in Japanese culture and tradition.
A curated list of 65 significant Japanese books spanning classical and contemporary fiction, poetry, and manga, with brief descriptions of why each work matters.
A collection of articles about aikido philosophy, history, and training practices written for practitioners and students of the martial art.
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.
Recipe collection for Japanese chicken dishes with Japanese names and ingredients. Helps learners connect food vocabulary and Japanese culture through cooking instructions.
Guide to Japanese funeral and memorial customs including wake, ceremony procedures, dress code, condolence money etiquette, and ongoing memorial services, written for foreigners attending or learning about these.
Article explaining kinsai, the technique of firing gold onto glazed ceramics, and how it differs from related techniques like kintsugi and kinrande.
The Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival was started as a postwar commercial revitalization initiative, and is characterized by the vibrance of its Tanabata decorations, said to be the most lavish in Japan, made possible.
Guide to cultural etiquette and social customs in Japan for tourists, covering appropriate behavior in public spaces, dining, dress, and interactions with locals.
Governing body for sumo in the UK providing information about clubs, training, officials, and the sport's history and cultural significance for people interested in learning sumo.
Articles about Japanese gardens, garden design techniques, and notable gardens in Japan and abroad. Helps learners understand Japanese aesthetic principles and cultural practices.
Illustrated guide to 100 classic kabuki characters with descriptions of their personalities, special abilities, and roles in famous plays. Designed for people new to kabuki theater.
Explains Ashura, warrior demigods in Japanese Buddhist cosmology, their realm within the six realms of rebirth, origins in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, and significance in Japanese temple art and modern culture.
A curated portal page listing websites, apps and tools for learning about Japanese culture and society, including dialects, natural disaster vocabulary, and traditional arts like calligraphy and tea ceremony.
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