Pages for learning Japanese about culture, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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A blog review of the anime Samurai Champloo that discusses its cultural and historical context, characters, and production while noting its accessibility for Japanese learners with relatively easy modern Japanese.
JapanesePod101 offers audio and video lessons covering grammar, vocabulary, and cultural content from beginner to advanced levels, with flashcards, lesson notes, and optional personal teacher support.
Shinto is Japan's indigenous religion — a tradition of kami (sacred spirits) inhabiting natural features, ancestors, and phenomena.
Detailed explanation of the だの particle and its use as a parallel marker to list examples of things the speaker complains about or dismisses.
Guide to using ～たほうがいい for giving polite advice and suggestions in Japanese, with conjugation patterns, examples, and cultural notes on indirect communication.
A product review of custom kanji hanko (Japanese seals) from someone learning calligraphy, discussing the ordering process, shipping, quality, and use of decorative stamps in Japanese calligraphic work.
Month-by-month guide to Japan's seasonal foods and the concept of shun, with cultural traditions and practical tips for foreigners learning about Japanese food culture.
A curated directory of websites, apps and online tools for learning Japanese, organized by skill (reading, writing, listening, grammar) and device type including smartphones and games.
Guide to three Japanese adjective forms: -sa for turning adjectives into nouns, -sou for expressing appearance or probability, and -me for softening statements.
A blog offering practical articles on Japanese grammar, vocabulary, conversation, JLPT preparation, and Japanese culture for learners studying through online lessons, tutoring, or self-study.
Directory comparing four Japanese language schools in Fukuoka with course options, pricing, student reviews, and ratings.
A curated directory of websites, tools, and learning materials focused on Japanese culture and society, including podcasts, YouTube channels, travel guides, and traditional topics like yokai and sayings.
An article exploring Japanese smoking manners posters created by Japan Tobacco, examining their design, messaging, and cultural significance.
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 Japanese etiquette and customs covering indoor, outdoor, onsen and business situations for travelers and visitors to Japan.
Guide to cultural etiquette and social customs in Japan for tourists, covering appropriate behavior in public spaces, dining, dress, and interactions with locals.
Much has changed along the hundreds of miles of devastated coastline and the recovery is gathering pace
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.
Video lessons with accompanying grammar explanations and culture quizzes covering 25 topics from greetings to ceremonial occasions, designed for intermediate Japanese learners.
A platform connecting Japanese learners with native speakers for language exchange partnerships.
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