Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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Information about Shigarakiyaki pottery from Shiga prefecture, including background, gallery, and location details for workshops and museums. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese ceramic traditions.
Guide to 45 Japanese four-character idioms (yojijukugo) related to beauty, nature, and elegance, with English translations and cultural explanations.
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.
Maggie Sensei explains the colloquial phrase "enryo no katamari," a humorous expression for the last piece of food nobody wants to eat for politeness, along with related vocabulary like "rasuichi" (the last one).
Video lesson with downloadable scripts and cultural explanations about Japanese cram schools for intermediate learners from Erin's Challenge., a Japan Foundation resource.
Recipe collection for Japanese chicken dishes with Japanese names and ingredients. Helps learners connect food vocabulary and Japanese culture through cooking instructions.
Detailed guide to the kanji 神 (god, kami) covering its origins, meanings, stroke order, appearance across classical calligraphy styles, and uses in Japanese culture and shrines.
Blog offering English translations of Japanese ghost stories, yokai tales, and supernatural folklore with scholarly annotations. Serves learners interested in Japanese culture and classical narratives.
Explains the Japanese proverb 塵も積もれば山となる with grammatical analysis, vocabulary breakdown, and usage examples. Covers the difference between になる and となる, suitable for beginners learning proverbs and grammar.
Career guidance articles for expatriates working in Japan, covering business Japanese phrases, workplace communication, and professional etiquette in Japanese corporate environments.
A collection of traditional and modern Japanese breakfast recipes with instructions and videos. Helps learners understand Japanese food culture and cooking terminology through accessible recipes for everyday dishes.
Easy Japanese news story about persimmon harvesting in Gifu Prefecture with furigana, English translation, and native audio for beginner learners.
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.
This website introduces Yakult to people visiting Japan from overseas.
A blog post explaining Japanese seasonal events and holidays in easy Japanese for learners, with separate sections for beginners and intermediate levels.
Video lesson for intermediate learners on explaining injuries and illness, featuring Japanese health practices like kanpu-masatsu and aodake-fumi with photo explanations, downloadable scripts, and culture quizzes.
Article explaining Japanese urban legends such as Kuchisake-Onna and Kisaragi Station, their cultural significance, and how they differ from traditional yokai.
Articles about Japanese food, restaurants, local specialties and culinary culture in different regions of Japan. Useful for travelers and learners interested in Japanese culture and cuisine.
Outlines the history of Japanese sake production from ancient times to the present, covering the development of brewing techniques, key historical dates, and cultural significance.
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