Pages for learning Japanese about culture, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Information about J-Course, The Japan Foundation's official Japanese language courses in Sydney for adults from beginner to advanced levels, taught over four-term academic years with in-person and online options.
Maggie Sensei's lesson teaches Japanese vocabulary and phrases for shopping situations, covering store sections, customer-clerk interactions, and polite expressions for browsing and trying on clothes.
Online calligraphy lessons with tutorial videos in English that help learners understand Japanese characters, stroke order, and different writing styles through the practice of shodo.
Comparison of Japanese and American school systems covering transportation, entrance exams, discipline, uniforms, and daily practices. Designed for foreigners preparing to work or study in Japanese schools.
An essay exploring ma (間), the Japanese aesthetic concept of meaningful emptiness and pause in space and time, written for learners interested in Japanese aesthetics and calligraphy practice.
Guide to emailing Japanese professors for graduate study, with templates, etiquette conventions, and timing strategies for applicants seeking lab positions in Japan.
A beginner's guide covering Japanese writing systems, pronunciation, grammar, common phrases, and learning strategies. Offers foundational overview and reference points for new learners starting their Japanese studies.
A podcast series with episodes in Japanese on topics like Japanese culture, food, and current events, presented by Akari Shirakabe for learners to practice listening and vocabulary.
Explores how Japan blended Western and traditional culture during the Meiji and Taisho eras, covering fashion, clothing styles, and historical context.
Official Japan Foundation website offering structured Japanese language and culture learning based on the Marugoto coursebook series, with listening activities, speaking practice, and vocabulary study for beginner.
Kanji Drop is a puzzle game where falling kanji blocks combine to form words and characters. The app supports learners at all levels and integrates with Anki, WaniKani, and Koohii decks.
Overview of ten everyday Japanese customs and social habits including bowing, removing shoes, and public transport etiquette. Written for travelers and learners seeking to understand Japanese cultural practices.
Guide to traditional Japanese children's songs with recorded audio, lyrics, and vocabulary definitions. Suited for beginners and intermediate learners interested in Japanese culture and music.
A curated collection of websites, tools and resources for Japanese reading practice, including graded readers, literary works, browser extensions and materials for learners at various levels.
Guide to Japanese Zen garden design covering history, symbolism of stones and gravel, and instructions for creating full-scale and miniature gardens. Written for learners interested in Japanese culture and aesthetics.
Mobile app for learning Japanese through anime dubbing, hiragana and katakana practice, vocabulary, grammar lessons, and stroke-order writing exercises.
A curated list of 26 Japanese films selected for language learners at all levels, with explanations of why each film supports learning through authentic dialogue, cultural context, and varied vocabulary.
Guide to selecting a Japanese language school in Japan, covering goals, teaching methods, budget, location, and study duration for prospective students.
Hiragana Times is a bilingual Japanese-English magazine published since 1986, offering 12 issues yearly with audio, graded reading material, and monthly live speaking sessions for learners.
Blog posts about Japanese culture, history, traditions and travel destinations including samurai feudalism, tea ceremonies, kaiseki dining, festivals and architecture.
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