Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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A guide to Japanese concepts, aesthetics, philosophy, and cultural practices including wabi-sabi, ikigai, kintsugi, and keigo. Offers learners insight into the mindset and values underlying Japanese language and society.
Article explaining kinsai, the technique of firing gold onto glazed ceramics, and how it differs from related techniques like kintsugi and kinrande.
Guide to proper etiquette for visiting Japanese shrines and temples, covering the differences between Shinto and Buddhist sites, purification rituals, prayer practices, and respectful behavior for travelers new to these.
Collection of articles explaining Japanese cultural traditions and classical stories, often through their appearances in anime and modern media. Helps learners understand traditional arts like rakugo and kabuki.
Web archive of Takarabako, a resource collection for teachers of Japanese and Japan studies at overseas schools, with lesson plans, classroom activities, and cultural materials available as e-books.
Educational text on aikido principles formulated by Koichi Tohei, covering the four basic principles of mind-body unification and related practices.
Blog post analyzing the classic anime series Cowboy Bebop and discussing its cultural and artistic significance for Japanese anime fans and learners interested in Japanese media.
A Mac dictionary tool for typing 1,103 Japanese kaomoji emoticons through the Kōtei input system. Users set up Japanese input, install the dictionary file, and type hiragana to access kaomoji in transliteration menus.
Introduces nine classic and popular Japanese picture books with difficulty levels for language learners. Picture books develop vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural understanding through simple text and illustrations.
Collection of Japanese beef recipes including gyudon, sukiyaki, and nikujaga with instructions and videos. Helps learners understand Japanese food culture and cuisine through cooking demonstrations.
A blog featuring interviews with translators, authors, and publishers working with Japanese literature and language education.
Month-by-month guide to Japan's seasonal foods and the concept of shun, with cultural traditions and practical tips for foreigners learning about Japanese food culture.
Article introducing ten types of traditional Japanese masks used in theater, festivals, and ceremonial contexts. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese culture and art history.
Introduction to the Japanese tea ceremony covering its history from the 8th century, key procedures, etiquette and protocol for participants, and where tourists can experience it in Japan.
An easy news story about rice harvest at Ise Grand Shrine with furigana, English translation, and native audio for beginner learners. The story describes Shinto rituals and agricultural practices in Japan.
Moreover, the tea ceremony's philosophy of hospitality towards guests has parallels in modern-day Japanese hospitality.
A detailed restaurant review of Kaishoku Michiba in Ginza by Iron Chef Michiba Rokusaburō, discussing traditional and fusion Japanese cuisine, ingredients like sake lees and kaiseki techniques, and the chef's philosophy.
A recipe collection featuring Japanese dishes with ingredient names in Japanese and English, organized by course, ingredient, dietary requirement, and season.
Introduction to Japanese calligraphy for travelers and learners covering the three main writing styles, equipment needed, and where to find beginner lessons in Japan.
Information about the Ohara school of ikebana, one of the major Japanese flower arrangement traditions founded in 1895, covering its history, styles, and evolution under successive headmasters.
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