Pages for learning Japanese about culture, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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ARC Academy Kyoto offers Japanese language courses for 3 to 24 months with general Japanese instruction, JLPT preparation, and cultural activities.
A guide to essential Japanese manners and etiquette for foreigners, covering bowing, shoe removal, dining rules, public transportation, onsen etiquette, and business customs.
A glossary explaining over 50 Japanese sake terms organized by category, including grade classifications, brewing vocabulary, serving terms, and style descriptors.
A weekly podcast for upper beginner to intermediate learners featuring natural Japanese speech on various topics including culture, idioms, and everyday life.
Interview with Jacques Payet about his training under Gozo Shioda and the development of Yoshinkan aikido, covering teaching methods, training intensity, and Shioda's personality for martial arts practitioners and.
An introduction to sadō, the Japanese tea ceremony, explaining its philosophy of awareness and hospitality, the meaning of silence and omotenashi, and how visitors can experience it in Tokyo.
Guide to 20 essential Japanese etiquette rules covering trains, temples, restaurants, onsen, and public behavior for travelers and learners seeking to understand Japanese social conventions.
A vocabulary list of 102 Japanese drink words with romaji and English translations, covering teas, coffees, soft drinks, juices, and alcoholic beverages. Suitable for beginners learning to order drinks in Japan.
An article explaining omoiyari, the Japanese cultural concept of empathetic consideration and anticipatory care for others.
A vocabulary lesson on sake and drinking-related words and expressions in Japanese, including kanji, phrases, serving customs, and cultural notes on drinking etiquette.
Guide to the Japanese tea ceremony covering its history, step-by-step procedures, equipment, and etiquette for visitors and learners interested in this traditional cultural practice.
A practical guide to improving Japanese listening through a three-pass method using short native audio clips, addressing why natural speech is difficult and teaching learners to recognize rhythm, sound changes, and.
Discover the meaning of the Japanese bow in Aikido. Learn why bowing represents respect, gratitude and etiquette—not worship or religion.
Structured Japanese courses from beginner to advanced with over 1,700 lessons organized in numbered steps, plus electives on culture, history, food, and calligraphy.
A blog article examining whether watching anime alone is an effective way to learn Japanese, explaining why formal classes are recommended and how anime can supplement structured study.
Biography and exhibition information for a Japanese calligrapher based in New York who teaches calligraphy workshops and explores the artistic expression of Japanese characters.
Seven volumes of Japanese history and culture readers for intermediate learners, with full furigana, native audio at multiple speeds, vocabulary notes, kanji study, exercises, and access to an interactive learning app.
Explores the history, philosophy, and aesthetics of sado (the Japanese tea ceremony), including its origins, the influential tea master Sen no Rikyu, and connections to Zen Buddhism and wabi-sabi.
Article explaining the history of the Japanese kimono from the 3rd century to modern times, its components, materials, patterns, colors, and symbolic meanings.
An illustrated guide to washi, traditional Japanese paper, covering its definition, history, cultural significance, and production methods. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese craftsmanship and aesthetics.
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