Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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An article explaining the history, meaning, and cultural significance of Japanese Daruma dolls, including their spiritual symbolism, traditional uses, and presence in pop culture.
Article explaining the cultural significance of bowing in Japan, the different types of bows (eshaku, keirei, saikeirei, dogeza), and proper technique.
N3-level gardening vocabulary including plants, tools, actions, and key phrases with cultural notes on Japanese garden traditions like bonsai and ikebana.
Watch live sumo matches, enjoy traditional sumo meals, or observe morning practice up close.
Guide to how Japan celebrates Halloween as an adult costume season and commercial event, covering history, Shibuya crowds, parades, theme parks and shopping.
Guide to Japanese festivals for foreigners covering major matsuri by season, cultural significance, etiquette, what to wear and eat, and how to find festivals.
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 explaining the neuroscience of Japanese calligraphy and its benefits for kanji retention, featuring research on handwriting's cognitive advantages and Japan's educational approach to shodo practice.
Article exploring the history, uses, and cultural significance of tenugui, a traditional Japanese hand cloth. Covers its evolution from the Edo period to modern times and its role in festivals.
Lesson on the Japanese word for cold (風邪) and related vocabulary, including kanji breakdown, grammar patterns, health-related terms, and cultural notes on how Japanese people discuss illness.
A practical guide to Japanese social customs and etiquette for Tokyo visitors, covering greetings, temples, dining, public transport, and common mistakes tourists should avoid.
Emoji are lame. Welcome to the cool texting club.
Explains how Japanese is written vertically and horizontally, with examples from manga and light novels showing traditional tategaki and modern yokogaki writing systems.
Podcast exploring Japanese folklore, yokai, ghost stories, and cultural oddities through narrative storytelling. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese culture and language nuances beyond textbooks.
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.
Discover Japan's Noh theater — the world's oldest surviving professional theater tradition. The history, the masks, Zeami's philosophy of beauty, the five-play program, and where to watch Noh across Japan.
The Washoku Way -Japan's Nuanced Approach to Food-
Kabuki returns to London for the first time in 17 years. For two performances only at Sadler's Wells, starring Ichikawa Somegorō VIII and Onoe Tatsunosuke III in their international debut.
A guide to bowing practices in Japanese culture that covers the types of bows, their appropriate uses, cultural significance, and vocabulary.
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.
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