Travel Japanese and guides written with learners in mind.
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Guide to Japan's national health insurance system for foreign residents and students, covering registration, premiums, benefits, and the My Number card system.
Article exploring moss culture in Japanese gardens and aesthetics, from ancient temple design to modern terrariums.
Travel articles related to the Aichi Prefecture
Guide to Japanese martial arts traditions including judo, kendo, karate, aikido, and kyudo for foreign residents and learners.
Guide to essential Japanese phrases for restaurant situations including entering, ordering, and paying, with romaji and English translations plus example conversations for beginners.
An introduction to traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi) covering common types, ingredients, and where to find them. Suitable for travelers and learners interested in Japanese food culture.
Guide to proper behavior and etiquette when visiting Japanese Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, covering hand purification, shoe removal, prayer customs, photography rules, and dress codes for respectful visitors.
Guide to Buddhist temple etiquette and customs for first-time visitors to Japan, covering entrance rituals, behavior, photography rules, and practical information about temple visits.
Article exploring the history, design, and cultural significance of Japanese tea houses (chashitsu), covering architectural elements, famous examples, and the philosophy behind tea ceremony spaces.
Guide to visiting Japanese shrines for tourists and learners, covering proper etiquette, the meaning of ritual practices, how to distinguish shrines from temples, and suggestions for collecting stamps and trying local.
A curated collection of websites and apps for learning Japanese phrases useful for traveling in Japan, including NHK World easy Japanese, travel vocabulary resources, voice translation tools, and regional dialect.
Guide to 25 essential Japanese phrases for navigating trains and buses in Japan, covering tickets, platforms, train types, stops, and etiquette for travelers.
A 3-week guided study trip in Tokyo combining Japanese language lessons at the Intercultural Institute of Japan with otaku-themed cultural activities including anime locations, manga drawing, and themed restaurants.
A review of Yakiniku Meimon, a famous grilled meat restaurant in Tokyo, featuring Japanese food vocabulary, cultural context, and explanations of dining customs for visitors interested in Japanese cuisine and society.
Step-by-step guide to visiting a Japanese Shinto shrine with explanations of rituals, etiquette, and common activities like drawing fortunes and collecting stamps.
An introduction to geisha culture in Japan, explaining their role as entertainers, where they work, and how tourists can experience geiko dinners or performances in Kyoto and other cities.
Guide to nine major Japanese festivals written by a licensed tour guide, explaining their history, significance, timing, and cultural meaning. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese culture and festival traditions.
Guide to Japanese culture, etiquette, and social norms for foreigners, covering dining rules, public behavior, bowing, and cultural differences to help newcomers adapt to life in Japan.
A blog category collecting travel experiences and cultural activities in Japan, including aikido training, calligraphy lessons, and sightseeing.
Guide to dojo etiquette for visitors attending Japanese martial arts classes, covering bowing, dress code, behavior, and respectful conduct in the training space.
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