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A curated directory and portal of websites, online tools, and resources for learning Japanese across multiple languages.
Gallery and online shop featuring Japanese and East Asian art from the 17th to 21st centuries, with extensive collections of ukiyo-e woodblock prints and modern works.
Curated list of Japanese learning resources organized by category including grammar guides, vocabulary tools, dictionaries, YouTube channels, and study applications for learners at all levels.
An immersion-focused grammar guide for beginner Japanese learners that explains grammar patterns with examples and explanations.
Directory of Japan Foundation libraries worldwide with catalogs, databases, and collections for learning about Japan and Japanese language. Serves students and researchers across multiple continents.
Guide to Heisig's Remembering the Kanji method, which teaches kanji meanings and writing before readings using mnemonic stories. Explains who the method fits and how it compares to other kanji study tools.
A portal and directory that curates websites, tools, and online resources for learning Japanese, organized by skill area and topic including culture and JLPT preparation.
Guide to effective writing practice for Japanese learners that explains the benefits of writing, suggests conversation-based writing topics, and recommends Lang-8 for getting native speaker corrections.
Guide to twelve famous yokai from Japanese folklore with stories, characteristics, and cultural significance. Helps learners understand traditional supernatural beings that appear in modern Japanese media and culture.
About the Oxford 3000 and 5000: a list of the most important and useful words to learn in English
Blog author archive for Kanji123 featuring beginner-focused guides on kanji study, the Japanese writing system, honorifics, counting, and JLPT preparation. Posts cover foundational topics for learners starting Japanese.
A collection of study notes and reflections on Japanese language learning posted to Reddit, covering topics like Anki usage, pitch accent, vocabulary distinctions, and learning approaches for intermediate learners.
A review of 10Ten Japanese Reader, a browser extension that allows learners to hover over Japanese text online to see dictionary definitions for words, kanji, and grammar without opening other tabs.
This guide is a complete re-write and re-arrangement of the Sakubi grammar guide.
A curated directory of websites and resources about Japanese gardens, their history, design principles, and locations in Japan and North America. Useful for learners interested in Japanese culture and aesthetics.
A glossary of over 50 sumo terms with Japanese script and English definitions, organized by frequency of use and by rank, helping viewers understand sumo broadcasts and the sport's structure.
A curated list of Japanese language books including dictionaries, textbooks, and grammar references organized by type. The site catalogs resources suitable for learners at various levels.
A curated list of 15 websites and apps for beginners learning Japanese, covering grammar, vocabulary, kanji, and speaking practice through various platforms and methods.
Curated list of five free sources for graded Japanese reading at various levels, from simplified news to classic literature, with audio and furigana support.
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