Pages for learning Japanese about culture, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Curated collection of Japanese learning resources for winter 2020, including YouTube channels for grammar and listening, podcasts, translation guides, and cultural content suitable for learners from beginner to advanced.
Daiwa Academy is a Japanese language school in Osaka offering courses from beginner to advanced levels, with preparation tracks for JLPT, EJU university entrance exams, and academic Japanese.
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Detailed guide to the Japanese grammar pattern ～んです, showing how to use it for explanations, questions, and emphasis. Covers politeness levels, example sentences, and common mistakes for beginner learners.
Guide to using manga as a learning tool for Japanese beginners, covering contextual vocabulary, realistic dialogue, and cultural exposure through popular manga titles.
Tofugu's awards for the best Japanese learning resources of 2017, featuring top picks across categories including shows, books, websites, apps, and games for learners of various levels.
Blog post explaining keigo (honorific speech) in Japanese society, covering its social functions, the three main types of keigo, and why learners need to master it for professional and daily communication.
Grammar lesson on the V-stem + 方 (kata) construction for expressing how to do something or ways of doing actions in Japanese.
Explains how Japanese writing systems work, covering vertical (tategaki) and horizontal (yokogaki) writing directions with historical context. Suited for beginners learning about Japanese reading conventions.
Official site of Japan Arts Council presenting traditional Japanese performing arts including Kabuki, Noh, Bunraku and Kyogen.
Article about Nambu cast iron kettles and their role in Japanese tea culture, covering the history, production methods, and characteristics of this traditional ironware craft from Iwate Prefecture.
Marketplace connecting learners with Japanese tutors offering fundamental and conversational lessons online starting from $9 per hour. Serves beginners through advanced students seeking private instruction.
Explains the kanji and slang meaning of manji 卍 in Japanese, its historical significance in Buddhism and Japan, and its appearance in anime, with cultural context for learners encountering this symbol.
Guide to essential Japanese greetings and daily expressions covering time-based greetings, meeting and parting, home rituals, and apologies. Includes cultural context and formality levels for learners at all stages.
A guide to historical kimonos from Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras with explanations of kimono types, patterns, and their cultural significance for learners interested in Japanese traditions and society.
Blog post examining why Japanese is considered difficult for English speakers, comparing its writing systems and grammar to other languages, and offering motivation and strategies for learners.
Nihongo Online School offers private one-on-one online Japanese lessons with personalized instruction and speaking practice for learners from beginner to advanced levels preparing for study, work, or travel in Japan.
Interculture Language Academy in Kobe offers full-time and part-time Japanese courses from beginner to advanced levels, with electives in JLPT preparation, business Japanese, and higher education entrance exam practice.
Guide to improving JLPT N2 reading comprehension with strategies for vocabulary building, grammar pattern recognition, reading speed development, and test-taking techniques for advanced learners.
Guide to traditional Japanese pottery styles, regional characteristics, and related vocabulary with cultural context and practice exercises for language learners seeking to deepen their understanding of Japanese.
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