Customs, history, food, holidays and etiquette explained for learners.
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Vocabulary guide for N3 learners covering logistics and delivery terms used in Japan, including shipping, tracking, and re-delivery.
Overview of five traditional Japanese martial arts including karate, judo, aikido, kendo, and kyudo, covering their history, origins, principles, and techniques for learners interested in Japanese culture.
Guide to Japanese workplace hierarchy, seniority systems, honorific language, and decision-making processes for foreign workers and advanced learners.
Guide to Japanese culture and traditions covering festivals, tea ceremonies, food customs, etiquette, and daily life practices written for visitors and learners seeking to understand how Japan actually works.
Guide to traditional Japanese garments including kimono, yukata, hakama and other clothing worn in Japan. Covers the history, structure and uses of each garment with cultural context for learners and travelers.
A guide to the kanji 猫 (cat) covering its structure, readings, stroke order, pronunciation, common compounds, and cultural significance in Japan.
St Louis Ki Aikido teaches Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, a Japanese martial art emphasizing mind-body harmony and nonviolent conflict resolution through graceful self-defense techniques.
A guide to learning Japanese for beginners that covers foundational topics like hiragana and katakana, immersion techniques, goal-setting, and the benefits of study commitment.
Guide to teaching Japanese to foreign children living in Japan, covering school support systems, home learning strategies, recommended resources by age group, and practical methods for language acquisition in immersive.
Website for the Northern California Ki Society, teaching Shinshin Toitsu Aikido based on principles of mind-body coordination developed by Soshu Koichi Tohei.
A travel guide to Abashiri Prison Museum in Hokkaido that covers the history of prisoner labor in Japan's infrastructure development during the Meiji era. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese history and culture.
Category page featuring reading and listening practice guides for all levels, including methods for reading without translating, native speech listening strategies, and cultural content on Japanese festivals, tea.
Blog article exploring how learning Japanese provides insight into Japanese cultural values, social norms, and ways of thinking.
Guide to Japanese etiquette and customs covering indoor, outdoor, onsen and business situations for travelers and visitors to Japan.
Guide to Japanese matsuri festivals covering their history, cultural significance, key elements, and major celebrations across seasons. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese culture and festival traditions.
Guide to cultural activities and immersive experiences offered on study trips to Japan, including traditional crafts, cooking classes, tea ceremonies, and visits to pop culture sites.
A karate training tour combining practice at Japan Karate Association headquarters in Tokyo and local dojos in Okinawa, with instruction in kata and kumite at all levels, plus cultural and historical experiences.
Song lyrics with furigana, vocabulary breakdowns, and audio for Wednesday Campanella's Maneki Neko, featuring Japanese business idioms and cultural references about the beckoning cat figurine.
A guide to understanding and navigating silence in Japanese conversations, covering cultural context, techniques like aizuchi and filler words, vocabulary with kanji and romaji, usage scenarios, and practice exercises.
Guide to ten anime films and TV shows selected for learners at different levels, with explanations of language difficulty, cultural context, and what speech patterns to listen for in each.
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