Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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Blog posts about Japanese language schools in Japan, specialized culinary education programs, and distance learning degree options for international students.
Kabuki is a nearly 400-year-old Japanese theatrical art built on bold spectacle and inherited technique. A complete starting-point guide to what it is, where it came from, and how to start watching.
Guide to Japanese philosophy and aesthetics covering Shinto, Zen Buddhism, and Confucianism, with explanations of concepts like wabi-sabi, ikigai, and mono no aware.
A guide to Japanese karate terminology with romanizations and explanations of techniques, stances, commands, and concepts used in dojos. Helps practitioners understand the Japanese language used in karate training.
Article explaining kinsai, the technique of firing gold onto glazed ceramics, and how it differs from related techniques like kintsugi and kinrande.
Information about the Japanese Film Festival 2026 in the Philippines, featuring acclaimed Japanese films and special Kabuki cinema experiences alongside hands-on workshops that introduce Japanese cultural traditions to.
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.
Articles by Doshu Yoshigasaki on aikido and Japanese philosophy, including pieces on the meaning of practice, ki, and the relationship between aikido and tea ceremony, for practitioners interested in the cultural and.
A digital textbook page on kata forms in Kyokushin karate, explaining how stances, strikes, and techniques are performed continuously in training sequences.
Information about Kitchener-Waterloo Ki Aikido, a not-for-profit dojo teaching Shin-Shin Toitsu Aikido, a Japanese martial art developed by Koichi Tohei that emphasizes mind-body coordination and internal energy.
Interview with three JET Program alumni about their experiences teaching English in Japanese elementary, junior high, and high schools for five years each, covering daily life, classroom dynamics, and adapting to.
Japan in spring is a wonderland of blooming flowers and meticulously maintained gardens that showcase the country's deep...
Guide to yokai and Japanese supernatural folklore for travelers visiting Kyoto and Osaka, explaining the distinction between yokai and ghosts, describing famous creatures like kappa and kitsune, and providing cultural.
Portfolio of French artists creating comic books, graphic novels and games inspired by Japanese culture and settings.
Guide to eleven types of Japanese ramen with descriptions of their broths, noodles, toppings, and regional origins. Helps learners understand Japanese food culture and acquire food-related vocabulary.
Guide to home visit etiquette in Japan covering gift presentation, shoe protocol in the genkan, seating hierarchy, slipper use, and polite behavior.
Personal essay on Japanese coffee culture and café experiences, with vocabulary for coffee-related items in Japanese and observations useful for travelers planning café visits in Japan.
Guide to ma (間), the Japanese aesthetic concept of intentional space and pause, explaining its roots, presence in daily life, art, and music.
Vocabulary guide to ceramic objects and pottery forms used in Japan, with Japanese terms, kanji, and English translations.
An explanation of the Momotaro folktale, one of Japan's most beloved legends about a boy born from a peach who defeats demons with animal companions.
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