Pages for learning Japanese about culture, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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A two-week autumn study trip in Tokyo and Nikko combining beginner Japanese lessons with cultural activities including tea ceremony, taiko drumming, and traditional festivals.
A collection of articles explaining Japanese cultural concepts, traditional games, vocabulary, and folklore for learners.
Guide to Japanese politeness levels and when to use them, covering the three main politeness forms, how rank and familiarity affect language choice, and practical examples for different social situations.
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.
Comparison guide to two popular Japanese textbooks, Genki and Minna No Nihongo, covering their content, pricing, pros and cons to help beginners choose which suits their learning style and needs.
Learn why people remove shoes in Japan, how genkan etiquette works, when travelers should take shoes off, and what to do in homes, ryokan, and temples.
Guide to Japanese calligraphy for beginners covering history, essential tools, brush techniques, and daily practice routines. Teaches the philosophy and cultural significance of shodō as a meditative art form.
Detailed explanation of the だの particle and its use as a parallel marker to list examples of things the speaker complains about or dismisses.
A product review of custom kanji hanko (Japanese seals) from someone learning calligraphy, discussing the ordering process, shipping, quality, and use of decorative stamps in Japanese calligraphic work.
Index of Daily Japanese lessons covering vocabulary and listening for everyday situations like shopping, dining, travel, and daily routines, with audio files and PDF materials for beginners.
Guide to Japanese onomatopoeia and mimetic words, covering the distinction between giongo (sound-based) and gitaigo (feeling and state-based) with 30 example words and usage patterns for learners.
Collection of over 50 essential Japanese phrases for tourists organized by context: greetings, restaurants, shopping, transport, hotels and emergencies. Includes romaji and tips for practical use.
Much has changed along the hundreds of miles of devastated coastline and the recovery is gathering pace
Blog offering beginner-friendly guides on Japanese grammar, kanji, vocabulary, and practical phrases for travel, work, and general study.
Online shodo course taught by Master Kaoru Tanaka, a 40-year practitioner in Kamakura, covering brush fundamentals, basic kanji strokes, breathing techniques, and expressive writing.
GenkiJACS operates accredited Japanese language schools in Fukuoka, Tokyo, Kyoto, and Nagoya offering intensive courses from beginner to advanced levels with small class sizes and qualified teachers.
A hub of free guides and resources for students planning to study in Japan, covering language schools, visas, accommodation, living costs, and cultural information.
HelloTalk is the most popular language exchange app. Is it any good or waste of time?
Guide to Japanese cultural experiences at shrines and temples, including omikuji fortune slips, goshuin sacred stamps, and traditional customs, with walking routes through Tokyo for travelers.
London Aikido club website offering information about aikido practice, training philosophy, and seminars. Provides resources on aikido techniques and principles for practitioners of all levels.
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