Pages for learning Japanese about culture, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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A six-day self-paced online course teaching Japanese slang and casual speech through dialogues and videos, with culture readings and quizzes. Designed for learners at N4-N5 level and above.
Exhibition on yokai, Japanese spirits and creatures from folklore, presented through historical artifacts, woodblock prints, and contemporary media like anime and games.
An essay explaining mottainai, a Japanese concept about respecting the intrinsic worth of things, with connections to calligraphy, kintsugi, and Japanese craft practices. For learners of Japanese culture and aesthetics.
A curated list of Japanese language podcasts for learners, organized by proficiency level from N5 to advanced.
Guide explaining how to use anime as a supplementary tool for learning Japanese, covering methods like choosing appropriate shows, using subtitles, and repeating dialogue.
Guide to ten Japanese podcasts for language learners organized by proficiency level from beginner to advanced, with descriptions of each podcast's format, hosts, and benefits for listening practice.
A guide to 18 Japanese tongue twisters with hiragana, English translations, and explanations of difficult sounds and kanji. Learners practice pronunciation and discover vocabulary for foods, animals, and common words.
JapanesePod101 offers audio and video lessons for all levels, with study tools including flashcards, word lists, and voice recording for pronunciation practice. Premium subscriptions include one-on-one teaching.
Guide to yojijukugo, four-character kanji phrases used in Japanese to express complex ideas.
Curated roundups of Japanese learning resources including textbooks, grammar guides, podcasts, graded readers, and ebooks for beginners and intermediate learners.
Guide to the meanings and origins of popular Japanese food names including sushi, tempura, and ramen, with vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context for learners at all levels.
A curated directory of advanced listening resources for Japanese learners, including audio materials, podcasts, radio news, and recorded literature organized by proficiency level.
A blog post introducing Book Video mode, a free tool for learners to scan and study Japanese novels and manga by creating vocabulary lists, viewing word definitions with readings, practicing pronunciation with audio,.
Detailed explanation of the attributive particle の and its functions in marking noun phrases as attributes, with numerous examples and categorized usage patterns for beginners and intermediate learners.
Detailed grammar guide explaining the particle まで and its four main usages, with example sentences showing how it indicates extent, ranges, extremity, and emphasis.
Guide to essential Japanese karate terminology including commands, techniques, stances, and dojo etiquette for students training in Shotokan Karate.
Urasenke's official English website presents the Japanese tea ceremony tradition and its philosophy as a cultural art form and way of living.
Free supplementary teaching materials for learning hiragana and katakana, including PPT lessons on character shapes, stroke order, and pronunciation, plus classroom teaching examples and practice answers.
Guide to major Japanese festivals throughout the year, with descriptions of traditions, locations, and dates. Helps learners understand Japanese culture and plan visits to significant cultural events.
Lesson breaking down famous lines from Natsume Souseki's classical novel I am a Cat with word-by-word translations, grammar notes, and vocabulary explanations for intermediate readers.
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