Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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Travel guide to Kyushu region covering major cities, shrines, hot springs, and cultural sites. Helps learners understand Japanese geography and visit destinations while learning about regional culture and history.
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.
Explains the meaning and practice of matsuri, Japanese festivals rooted in Shinto worship, describing portable shrines, seasonal observances, and famous festivals like Gion Matsuri.
Video lesson for intermediate learners about asking about rules, set in Tokyo's Akihabara district with annotated photos, downloadable scripts and grammar explanations.
A beginner-friendly guide to ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging, covering its history, core principles like shin-soe-tai and ma, major schools, essential tools, and step-by-step instructions for.
A guide to Kaihou Souko, a massive secondhand warehouse in Nara prefecture selling manga, anime, figures, retro games, and collectibles. Useful for learners traveling to Japan or interested in otaku culture.
Travel guide to Akita Prefecture featuring attractions, local specialties, festivals and seasonal highlights. Provides cultural and geographical context for learners planning trips to Japan.
Guide to dojo etiquette for visitors attending Japanese martial arts classes, covering bowing, dress code, behavior, and respectful conduct in the training space.
A publication exploring Japanese calligraphy and related aesthetic practices including tea, Zen, and paper arts.
Explains how Japanese postal addresses work, from prefectures down to house numbers, with examples and comparisons to Western address systems.
New York Aikikai teaches traditional aikido in Manhattan, a Japanese martial art that develops harmony and connection with life energy through physical training.
Guide to Japanese gift-giving etiquette covering proper presentation, timing, number associations, and cultural significance. Designed for tourists and learners navigating social customs in Japan.
Vocabulary guide to ceramic objects and pottery forms used in Japan, with Japanese terms, kanji, and English translations.
Travel guide for Uji City in Kyoto Prefecture, home of Byodoin Temple and Uji Tea
Explains the meaning of flowers sprouting from a character's head in manga and anime, connecting the visual symbol to Japanese expressions about being happy, carefree, or in love.
Guide to shrine and temple etiquette for first-time visitors to Japan, covering the differences between Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, appropriate dress, purification rituals, prayer customs, and respectful.
Portfolio of French artists creating comic books, graphic novels and games inspired by Japanese culture and settings.
Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido teaches mind-body coordination through aikido training, breathing, and meditation. Classes welcome people of all physical abilities and ages.
Learn the true meaning of ukiyo-e—literally “pictures of the floating world”—including its Buddhist roots, Edo-period shift, subjects, techniques, and how to use the term correctly.
A directory of websites, tools, and resources for learning Japanese, including curated collections on reading in easy Japanese, Japanese culture, and practical vocabulary for natural disasters.
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