Pages for learning Japanese about culture, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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What is "Shogi"? We will introduce the rules, the meaning of the king's hand, history, and the "8 major title battles" such as the Dragon King Battle and the Meijin Battle.
Guide to three Japanese adjective forms: -sa for turning adjectives into nouns, -sou for expressing appearance or probability, and -me for softening statements.
An article exploring Japanese smoking manners posters created by Japan Tobacco, examining their design, messaging, and cultural significance.
A blog exploring Japanese calligraphy and related arts through detailed beginner guides, character studies, and essays on Japanese aesthetics for learners outside Japan.
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.
Guide to Japanese tea ceremony covering history, the four principles of harmony respect purity and tranquility, ceremony structure, proper etiquette, and where to experience tea ceremonies in Tokyo and Kyoto.
Describes the jōyō kanji, the 2,136 standard kanji characters used in modern Japanese, their history, and how they are divided between primary and secondary school levels.
A language learning app offering structured audio lessons in Japanese and other languages, with grammar explanations, pronunciation practice using voice recognition, and cultural content.
Publisher page for the Japanese for Busy People textbook series, a three-volume integrated course covering basic Japanese grammar, vocabulary, kanji, and conversation skills with audio files and supplementary materials.
Website for a Ki Aikido club in Southampton that teaches Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido based on Master Koichi Tohei's principles.
Portal of the Japan Foundation offering free learning materials and online courses for Japanese learners at all levels, including interactive apps for kanji and kana, vocabulary resources, and discussion platforms.
Guide to learning kanji covering what they are, their history, radicals, stroke order, and pronunciation rules. Includes kanji lists and tips for beginners who have mastered hiragana and katakana.
Guide to using manga as a learning tool for Japanese beginners, covering contextual vocabulary, realistic dialogue, and cultural exposure through popular manga titles.
A directory listing beginner-level Japanese grammar learning resources including online courses, practice sites, and study tools from universities and educational organizations.
Guide to writing and understanding the kanji 力 (strength), covering its etymology, meanings in Japanese compounds, stroke technique for calligraphy, and appearance across classical script styles.
Official site of Japan Arts Council presenting traditional Japanese performing arts including Kabuki, Noh, Bunraku and Kyogen.
Grammar lesson on the V-stem + 方 (kata) construction for expressing how to do something or ways of doing actions in Japanese.
An explanation of the Momotaro folktale, one of Japan's most beloved legends about a boy born from a peach who defeats demons with animal companions.
Guide to Japanese wedding invitation reply etiquette covering RSVP postcard formats, formal writing conventions, and cultural expectations for accepting or declining invitations.
Guide identifying eight common keigo mistakes by non-native speakers, ranked by severity with examples of what to say instead.
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