Pages for learning Japanese about culture, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Interactive tool for generating Japanese names with kanji, readings, and cultural meanings organized by theme.
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.
Get a master's degree in Japan with a scholarship from Monbukagakusho (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology).
Articles about Japanese cultural practices including vending machines, tea ceremony, and hospitality concepts. Written for travelers and cultural learners interested in understanding Japan.
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.
Grammar lesson on V (short) + ことにする for expressing decisions to do something, with formation rules, comparisons to similar structures, natural examples, and practice exercises for JLPT N4 learners.
Guide to the Japanese grammar pattern ～てみる, which expresses trying something out or giving something a try. Includes conjugation rules, example sentences, cultural context, and distinctions from similar patterns.
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.
Explains what geisha are: professional entertainers trained in traditional arts like dance, music, tea ceremony and calligraphy.
Guide to Japanese workplace culture, etiquette, and communication norms for foreigners working in Japan.
Guide explaining how to use anime as a supplementary tool for learning Japanese, covering methods like choosing appropriate shows, using subtitles, and repeating dialogue.
JapanesePod101 offers weekly live group classes taught by native speakers in small groups of up to 5 students.
Guide to installing and configuring Japanese fonts like Meiryo in web browsers for improved display of kanji and kana on Windows systems.
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.
Guide to Japanese language schools in Sendai, featuring two established schools offering long-term academic tracks, intensive courses, and university preparation programs.
Blog of a Tokyo Japanese language school offering articles on grammar, pronunciation, dialects, culture, and practical Japanese for learners at various levels, including those preparing for JLPT or business.
A curated list of Japanese language podcasts for learners, organized by proficiency level from N5 to advanced.
A guide to proper etiquette and customs for visiting Japanese Shinto shrines, covering ritual steps from entering through the torii gate to prayer customs and writing votive tablets.
Guide to ichiju sansai, the traditional Japanese meal formula of one soup and three dishes, explaining the four principles of balance, variety, harmony, and seasonality for home cooks learning about Japanese food.
Article explaining bake-danuki, the shapeshifting tanuki of Japanese folklore, including their origins, abilities, famous legends, and appearances in modern anime and film.
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