Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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A study blog covering Japanese vocabulary, grammar, expressions, and pronunciation with tools for word frequency analysis. Includes cultural articles and language learning resources for beginner to advanced learners.
A guide to ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, covering its history, philosophy, major schools, techniques, and tools. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese culture and aesthetics.
Guide to dojo culture, etiquette, and traditions for people training karate in Tokyo, covering respect customs, hierarchy, and the historical context of karate in Japan.
Guide to Japanese martial arts covering karate, aikido, and kendo with information on techniques, equipment, terminology, and cultural principles.
A guide to the hanami cherry blossom viewing tradition in Japan, covering its history from the Nara period, how to celebrate it, timing and seasonal etiquette, and popular viewing locations across Japan.
Explores connections between the Japanese tea ceremony, Zen philosophy, and Aikido practice, discussing how these traditions embody individual discipline and communal living.
A guide to kigo or season words used in haiku poetry, organized by season with English translations and examples. Helps intermediate learners understand seasonal references in Japanese and English haiku.
Collection of Japanese recipe articles with instructions for regional dishes and traditional foods. Helps learners explore Japanese food culture and practice reading English descriptions of Japanese cuisine.
Educational material about kumite, partner training in kyokushin karate, from the IBMA Digital Karate Budo Textbook. Requires membership to access.
Educational resource comparing the pitch accent and intonation patterns of Kansai dialect with standard Tokyo Japanese, including audio examples and interactive experiments for learners studying regional variations.
Research guide to Japanese traditional theatre studies covering Noh, Kyogen, Bunraku and Kabuki with curated academic resources including books and databases for students learning about Japanese performance arts.
Children's aikido classes for ages 7 to 13 in Portland, Maine that teach self-defense, discipline and respect in a non-competitive environment.
Cabinet Office resource on disaster management and prevention in Japan, including evacuation information, brochures, and safety tips for international visitors and learners.
A podcast and blog exploring Japanese art and culture, with episodes on ikebana flower arrangement, ukiyo-e woodblock prints, and yokai folklore for learners interested in cultural context.
Explores the dōjō as a space for martial arts training and spiritual practice, covering its history, etiquette, and everyday practices like bowing and floor cleaning for learners interested in Japanese martial.
The-noh.com provides a “help corner” for first time viewers to answer some FAQ.
Guide to visiting Japanese shrines for tourists and learners, covering proper etiquette, the meaning of ritual practices, how to distinguish shrines from temples, and suggestions for collecting stamps and trying local.
Every yokai and Japanese urban legend profiled here, plus the classification, the Edo-period sources, regional variation and what is actually documented.
Guide to fifteen Japanese Shinto and imported deities with their domains, main shrines, and mythological stories from the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, useful for travelers and those learning about Japanese culture.
Explains the Japanese money hand gesture and its origin from circular coins, with examples from anime. Covers related vocabulary like okane and the kanji en for currency.
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