Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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Directory of Ki Society aikido dojos in California and surrounding areas. Offers information about Ki-Aikido training locations and the martial art's philosophy for practitioners at all levels.
Guide to 45 Japanese four-character idioms (yojijukugo) expressing beauty, with translations, meanings, and cultural context.
An introduction to ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, exploring its philosophy, history, and aesthetic principles including asymmetry, empty space, and restraint.
Information about Shinbashi Enbujo Theatre, one of Japan's major kabuki performance venues, with scheduling, venue details, and guides to kabuki for visitors and learners.
Video lessons for intermediate learners featuring clips of Japanese high school students in daily situations, with downloadable scripts, manga explanations, and cultural notes about Japanese life and customs.
Guide to Japanese vocabulary for pottery parts using labelled diagrams of a thrown bowl, including specialized tea ceremony terms like chadamari and chasenzuri.
Video lesson from Erin's Challenge focusing on giving reasons and part-time job vocabulary, with practical instructions on furoshiki wrapping cloth techniques accompanied by photo explanations and downloadable PDF.
Video tutorial by calligrapher Eiko Ishida on Japanese calligraphy basics including equipment, brush techniques, strokes and kanji practice, with supporting worksheets and lesson plans for learners of all ages.
A blog featuring interviews with translators, authors, and publishers working with Japanese literature and language education.
Guide to Echizenyaki, one of Japan's six traditional pottery styles, covering its history, techniques, and characteristics. Useful for learners interested in Japanese crafts and culture.
Guide to Japanese origami with instructions and examples for folding paper into cranes, animals, and characters from popular media.
The Japan Foundation, Manila promotes Japanese studies and language education in the Philippines through courses, teacher training, research support, and cultural programs.
Guide to proper behavior and etiquette when visiting Japanese Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, covering hand purification, shoe removal, prayer customs, photography rules, and dress codes for respectful visitors.
Essay on aikido philosophy exploring the difference between "how to do" and "what to do" and the concept of being versus doing, drawing on Japanese philosophical principles taught by Koichi Tohei.
Explains the rules and mechanics of shogi, the traditional Japanese strategy board game, for players new to the game.
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 visual and textual history of ukiyo-e woodblock prints from their origins in the 17th century through the Meiji period, featuring artists like Hokusai and Hiroshige.
Website of Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni offering Japanese language testing, courses through MAJA Education Center, JLPT preparation, EJU exam information, and cultural exchange programs for learners in Myanmar.
Information about the reasons to practice Aikido, including self-defence, health, fitness and mental benefits. Suitable for beginners considering whether to start training in this Japanese martial art.
Welcome to the Bowdoin College web site on Japanese gardens, updated on August 27, 2008.
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