Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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Explore vocational schools in Japan offering training in IT, fashion, beauty, manga, and more. Gain skills to kickstart your career and work in Japan.
Guide to aizuchi, the Japanese practice of using frequent interjections and responses during conversation to show attentiveness.
Article exploring the spiritual and religious foundations of Japanese martial arts including judo, kendo, and karate, and their role in moral education and character formation.
Source Han Sans, available in seven weights, is a typeface family which provides full support for Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese, all in one font.
Explains Japanese attitudes toward physical distance, emotional boundaries, and privacy in social interactions. Helps learners understand cultural expectations for behavior in friendships, dating, and public settings.
Information about degree programs at Kokugakuin University for international students, including faculties in Japanese letters, Shinto studies, law, economics, and tourism.
Guide to ten popular Japanese martial arts including karate, judo, and aikido, with sections on historical development, samurai and ninja practices, and modern styles.
A bilingual magazine published since 1986 with English-Japanese parallel text, audio, and articles on Japanese culture for learners worldwide.
An explanation of Japanese bath culture covering onsen and sento facilities, bathing etiquette rules, and the cultural significance of communal bathing for learners interested in understanding Japanese society and.
Guide to Japanese omamori amulets sold at shrines and temples, explaining their meanings, types, history, and spiritual significance. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese culture and religious practices.
Articles and instructional videos about Japanese martial arts including aikido, karate, kendo, jujutsu, and traditional budo, featuring demonstrations by Japanese masters and content from HIDEN martial arts magazine.
Article exploring the history, cultural significance, and practical uses of hinoki (Japanese cypress) in Japanese architecture, wellness practices, and spirituality.
A guide to using Japanese convenience stores, covering food options, services, payment methods, and basic useful phrases for travelers.
Guide to Japanese dining etiquette and table manners covering posture, chopstick use, proper ways to eat various dishes, and customs like saying itadakimasu and gochisousama. Useful for travelers and learners.
An article from Hiragana Times explaining Japanese religious traditions, shrines, and temples with parallel English and Japanese text. Suitable for intermediate learners interested in Japanese culture and history.
Guide to purchasing souvenirs at Japanese shrines and temples, covering sacred items like omamori charms and practical goods such as daruma dolls and wagashi sweets.
A guide to Japanese rakugo storytelling that explains its structure, cultural background, and vocabulary for learners. Includes listening and speaking practice techniques suitable for beginners.
Guide to Japanese animal onomatopoeia covering over 30 animals with pronunciation, example sentences, and cultural comparisons to English equivalents.
A graded Japanese reading passage at JLPT N3 level about attending a festival, with versions with and without kanji readings, accompanied by a vocabulary list and cultural context about daily life in Japan.
An article covering the history of taiko drums from their origins in the sixth century through their roles in warfare, theater, and festivals.
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