Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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Overview of Karatsuyaki pottery styles from the Muromachi period, explaining different techniques like Ekaratsu and Chōsen Karatsu with Japanese terminology.
Erin's Challenge provides 25 video lessons with grammar explanations, scripts, and manga materials for intermediate learners.
Digital collection of 632 woodblock prints depicting Noh and Kyōgen theatre by Tsukioka Kōgyo, with contextual essays and summaries of classical plays for learners interested in traditional Japanese performance and.
Blog articles about learning Japanese through television, bands, and websites, covering topics like honorifics, counters, and months. Suitable for learners at all levels seeking engagement-based study approaches.
Report on the 2nd IAF International Young Adults Aikido Seminar held in Tokyo, featuring training sessions and demonstrations by experienced instructors for learners of Japanese martial arts.
A list of Japanese season words (kigo) organized by season and category, with English translations. Helps haiku writers understand how seasonal references work in traditional Japanese poetry.
Background information on the history, society, and culture of classical Japanese poetry, including old Japanese phonology and court structure. Designed for advanced learners studying waka and classical texts.
A guide to origami with instructions for paper folding projects at easy, intermediate, and advanced levels. Covers the Japanese art form and its cultural origins.
Travel articles related to the Kyoto Prefecture
Information about single act tickets and performance schedules at the Kabukiza Theatre in Tokyo for September 2026, helping learners plan visits to experience traditional kabuki theatre.
Blog posts about Japanese culture and business etiquette, including traditional corporate meeting practices. Helps learners understand cultural context alongside language study.
Guide to bizenyaki, a traditional Japanese pottery style from Okayama prefecture, with information on firing techniques, glazing methods, and distinctive visual characteristics.
Official travel guide to Ishikawa prefecture covering Kanazawa, the Noto Peninsula, and regional attractions.
Guide to visiting Shinto shrines respectfully, covering etiquette from entering through the torii gate to prayer rituals, offerings, and common mistakes.
Guide to etiquette and safety practices for kyudo (Japanese archery) practitioners in the dojo. Covers respect for shared equipment, concentration, and dojo-specific rules for beginners.
Eastern Ki Federation offers information about Ki-Aikido and related practices including aikido, ki breathing, ki meditation, and kiatsu for students seeking to develop mind-body harmony.
Video lesson from Erin's Challenge for mid-level learners, featuring dialogue about explaining injuries and illness with step-by-step instructions for making a paper crane.
MARUGOTO Life and Culture Lab teaches beginner Japanese learners about Japanese customs, daily life, and culture through nine topics with pictures and videos at CEFR A2 level.
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.
A blog series documenting a trip to Hawaii with attention to Japanese cultural and linguistic elements, including observations on food, language, and cultural connections for learners exploring Japanese culture.
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