Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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Explains Japanese gift-giving traditions, customs, and etiquette including omiyage, seasonal gifts, and cultural taboos. Helpful for learners and visitors wanting to understand social practices in Japan.
Resource guide introducing websites and apps for learning Japanese related to natural disasters, including the Tokyo Intercultural Portal Site with easy-to-read articles and videos, the Irodori online course lessons on.
Guide to Japanese culture and etiquette for foreigners living in or visiting Japan, covering greetings, dining customs, business behavior, public conduct, and social principles that underpin Japanese interactions.
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.
Tokyo JaLS offers in-person Japanese language courses in Tokyo for all levels, including standard, private, JLPT preparation, and culture courses.
Guide to 16 Japanese good-night expressions with romaji, formality levels, and cultural context for different situations. Covers polite, casual, workplace, and romantic forms for learners.
Ryuji Shirakawa on Modern Aikido: Movement, Mindset, and Evolution
Guide to ten ways to express good luck in Japanese, explaining the differences between similar phrases like ganbatte and ganbare, with real-life dialogue examples and cultural symbols associated with good fortune in.
Explains the Japanese word genki (元気), covering its meanings as lively or healthy, grammatical uses as a na-adjective, common phrases, and anime character personality types.
Index of grammar and vocabulary lessons organized by topic, covering greetings, communication, Japanese culture, daily life situations, travel, and colloquial expressions.
Article exploring the history, cultural significance, and practical uses of hinoki (Japanese cypress) in Japanese architecture, wellness practices, and spirituality.
Guide to sake's role in Japanese tradition, culture, and spirituality, covering its use in religious offerings, social rituals, celebrations, seasonal appreciation, and mythology.
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.
A four-week intensive Japanese language program in Tokyo combining daily lessons at the Intercultural Institute of Japan with cultural activities including taiko, calligraphy, sushi making, and JLPT preparation for.
Interactive tool that converts English names to katakana with explanations of why foreign names use katakana, how Japanese sound patterns reshape names, and cultural conventions for name order and politeness.
Guide to 30+ essential Japanese food words with kanji, hiragana, and pronunciation, covering rice, sushi, ramen, and restaurant phrases. Includes cultural context about washoku and Japanese cuisine.
A guide comparing Japanese, Chinese, and Korean chopsticks covering their materials, sizes, uses, and cultural significance. Helps learners understand Japanese dining culture and etiquette.
Interactive calculator that finds your Japanese zodiac animal, element, and traits based on birth year, with explanations of how the system works and differs from the Chinese zodiac.
A glossary of kendo terms with definitions and pronunciation guides covering general terminology, dojo etiquette, match commands, techniques, stances, and philosophical concepts.
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.
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