Pages for learning Japanese about culture, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Blog post explaining how Japanese convenience stores (konbini) work and what makes them different from American stores. Suitable for learners interested in understanding everyday Japanese life and culture.
Guide to purchasing souvenirs at Japanese shrines and temples, covering sacred items like omamori charms and practical goods such as daruma dolls and wagashi sweets.
A point-and-click adventure game inspired by Japanese ghost stories and set on a night train.
Guide to essential Japanese etiquette and cultural customs for travelers, covering bowing, shoe removal, dining, bathing, and social norms to help visitors show respect and avoid common mistakes in Japan.
Article explaining the tenkan, a white triangular headband worn by the deceased in traditional Japanese funerals, its origins in Chinese Buddhism, and its cultural significance.
A review of Lingopie, a streaming platform for learning Japanese through watching authentic TV shows and movies with interactive subtitles and vocabulary tracking features.
Guide to Japanese language schools in Thailand including information about their programs, locations, and instructors.
Guide to three Japanese websites about yokai folklore creatures, with instructions for intermediate readers to explore dictionaries, museums, and academic databases about supernatural beings in Japanese culture.
Blog and events page for Japanese calligrapher KOKA featuring exhibitions, performances, and calligraphy work. Offers learning about traditional Japanese calligraphy art and cultural practice.
10 Things to Consider Before Getting a Pet in Japan
Guide to Japan's major festivals by season with information on what to wear, food, and etiquette for foreigners attending matsuri events throughout the year.
Curated roundups of Japanese learning resources including textbooks, grammar guides, podcasts, graded readers, and ebooks for beginners and intermediate learners.
Italian sake is dry, easy-drinking, with refreshingly high acid for food pairing, reminiscent of starchy risotto with a sake accent.
KAI Japanese Language School offers three types of business Japanese programs for advanced learners and corporate clients, covering business communication, manners, and skills for employment at Japanese companies.
Guide to Japanese seasonal customs, festivals, and greetings across the four seasons, including hanami, Tanabata, and Obon.
Month-by-month guide to visiting Japan covering weather, festivals, crowds, and costs for each season. Helps learners plan trips and understand Japanese cultural events like hanami and Obon.
Guide to yojijukugo, four-character kanji phrases used in Japanese to express complex ideas.
Blog post exploring the reality of training in a Japanese dojo, comparing Hollywood expectations with actual dojo life, etiquette, and the challenges of traditional martial arts training for foreigners and beginners.
A curated list of recommended books for Japanese learners, including works by Jay Rubin on Japanese language fundamentals and J. Marvin Brown on language acquisition methodology.
Guide explaining the meaning and usage of kudasai (please) in Japanese, covering when to use it with nouns and verbs, how it compares to onegaishimasu, and practical examples for travelers ordering food or asking for.
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