Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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Video lesson from Erin's Challenge showing how Japanese high school students use cell phones, with downloadable scripts and grammar explanations for intermediate learners.
Hiragana Times August 2026 issue features articles about Japanese festivals including Noto's Abare Matsuri, Obon customs, and the cultural significance of matsuri in Japan.
Introduction to Noh and Kyogen, Japanese traditional performing arts with centuries of history.
Scholarly articles and guides covering Japanese culture, society, politics, and economy with statistics and videos. Helps learners understand Japan and provides cultural context for language study.
Blog with posts on Japanese literature in translation, teaching Japanese to bilingual children, and reflections on language learning and linguistics.
Information about single act ticket availability and schedules for Kabuki performances at the Kabukiza Theatre in Tokyo during June 2026, providing practical details for learners visiting Japan.
Official Kabuki Web site with news, schedules, and stage photographs from Kabuki theatre performances in Japan. Offers cultural context for learners interested in traditional Japanese theatre.
A beginner-friendly guide to rakugo, Japan's traditional sit-down comedy, with story summaries, a performer directory, reviews, and an English glossary of key terms for learners interested in this cultural art form.
Guide to naginata, a traditional Japanese polearm martial art, covering its history from feudal battlefields through modern practice, techniques, training methods, philosophy, and cultural significance for learners.
Chef Yuki Gomi offers online and in-person Japanese cooking classes covering sushi, ramen, curry, and traditional techniques. Suitable for beginners and those interested in Japanese food culture.
Magazine for Japanese learners featuring news, cultural articles, and language lessons written in simple Japanese with furigana. Offers print and digital subscriptions with content for intermediate learners.
Japanese calligraphy school in Tokyo offering trial lessons and instructor certification courses to students of all backgrounds. Classes available in person and online.
Announcement of a Spanish translation of Koichi Tohei Sensei's book on Kiatsu, a healing practice within Shinshin Toitsu Aikido. Relevant for learners interested in Japanese martial arts and philosophy.
Vocabulary list for Japanese pottery and ceramics terminology organized by category, including tools, forming techniques, glazes, decoration, kilns, and finished pots.
Video lesson and photo explanations about Japanese fireworks and festivals, designed for mid-level learners to practice expressing desires in context.
Activities, printables, and recipes for children learning about Japanese culture, traditions, and food, designed for home and classroom use.
A portal and directory that curates websites, tools, and online resources for learning Japanese, organized by skill area and topic including listening, culture, and study methods.
An illustrated guide to Minoyaki pottery styles and glazing techniques from the Heian through Edo periods, with Japanese terminology and cultural context for learners interested in traditional Japanese crafts.
An introduction to shodo, the Japanese art of calligraphy, explaining its history since the 5th century, philosophical foundations in Zen Buddhism, and the spiritual practice of brush writing.
Video lesson 25 from Erin's Challenge teaches intermediate learners about conveying feelings and parting, with video content, grammar explanations, and cultural instruction on proper etiquette for receiving awards.
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