Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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Guide to 45 Japanese four-character idioms (yojijukugo) related to beauty, nature, and elegance, with English translations and cultural explanations.
A guide to Japanese etiquette covering social rules for public spaces, dining, workplaces, and daily interactions. Helps learners understand cultural norms and avoid unintentional rudeness in Japan.
Video lesson with downloadable scripts and cultural explanations about Japanese cram schools for intermediate learners from Erin's Challenge., a Japan Foundation resource.
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.
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.
A gift buyer's guide to selecting functional and beautifully presented Japanese calligraphy sets at different price points, with advice on what materials work for beginners and what to avoid.
Portfolio of Neo-Japonism artist and calligrapher Rie Takeda, featuring works in traditional Japanese calligraphy, sumie, painted poems, and cultural fusion art that demonstrates Japanese aesthetic principles and.
Explores bento culture and its significance in Japanese daily life, covering the history, philosophy, and practical aspects of preparing packed lunches.
Article about the Tanabata festival in Japan, including its origin story, celebration customs, and major festival locations around the country. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese culture and traditions.
Guide to obtaining and living on a working holiday visa in Japan, covering application procedures, housing, work options, and visa conversion for people planning extended stays in Japan.
Career guidance articles for expatriates working in Japan, covering business Japanese phrases, workplace communication, and professional etiquette in Japanese corporate environments.
An article from Hiragana Times explaining Japanese ancestry through DNA research and haplogroups, with furigana annotations and bilingual English-Japanese text for intermediate learners interested in Japanese history.
Travel blog documenting a 2018 trip to Japan with posts about visiting Tokyo and Hokkaido, observing Japanese schools, museums, and cultural experiences. Useful for learners interested in Japanese culture and travel.
A practitioner's manual on Ki-Aikido explaining the principles of mind-body unification, techniques, and philosophy of this Japanese martial art founded by Morihei Ueshiba.
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.
Aikimura is a community project in Hokkaido centered on learning Aikido, breathing techniques, and natural farming as paths to awareness and harmony with nature.
A review of a Japanese book about Ki Aikido principles and relaxation by Shin'ichi Tohei, discussing its content on extending ki, posture, teaching philosophy, and applying martial principles to daily life.
Guide to Japanese bowing customs that explains the origins, types, and social contexts of bowing as a form of greeting and communication. Suitable for travelers and learners new to Japanese culture.
Vocabulary guide focused on Japanese pottery terms and ceramic objects, with labeled diagrams and glossaries of pottery-related words in Japanese, romaji, and English.
Kyoto JaLS offers intensive Japanese language courses with small class sizes for learners of all levels, combining professional instruction with cultural activities and social experiences in Japan's historic center.
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