Pages for learning Japanese about culture, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Online course teaching 210 Japanese onomatopoeia words organized by themes such as hunger, exhaustion, and emotions, with illustrations, audio recordings, and example sentences for beginner to advanced learners.
Official travel guide to Hakodate, Hokkaido, covering popular attractions, seasonal activities, food, hot springs, and cultural sites.
A guide to ramen varieties, preparation methods, regional styles, and cultural significance.
Blog with short Japanese posts at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels on everyday topics, all with furigana and audio recordings to support listening comprehension and reading practice.
Guide to twelve famous yokai from Japanese folklore with stories, characteristics, and cultural significance. Helps learners understand traditional supernatural beings that appear in modern Japanese media and culture.
Explains the genkan, the traditional Japanese entryway where visitors remove their shoes, covering its historical origins and modern etiquette customs for those learning about Japanese home culture.
A blog covering Japanese grammar, vocabulary, slang, and writing practice with posts on language learning challenges, book reviews, and cultural topics for self-taught learners at all levels.
Guide to essential Japanese manners and social customs for foreigners living in or visiting Japan, covering greetings, public behavior, dining, workplace conduct, and cultural practices.
Guide to Japanese national holidays, festivals, and seasonal customs with explanations of 16 official holidays, monthly festival calendar, and useful phrases for learners and travelers.
Guide to major Japanese festivals throughout the year with information on history, locations, and practical participation tips for foreign residents and visitors.
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.
A review of the Genki textbook series for Japanese learners. Covers the structure, exercises, and suitability of Genki volumes one and two as a foundation course for beginners.
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.
Free listening practice episodes for JLPT N5 learners featuring short conversations on everyday topics like train travel and Japan's rainy season, with slow clear speech, English subtitles, and furigana.
Guide to buying and understanding Japanese canned coffee from vending machines and convenience stores for travelers.
Explains Ashura, warrior demigods in Japanese Buddhist cosmology, their realm within the six realms of rebirth, origins in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, and significance in Japanese temple art and modern culture.
A directory of websites and online tools for studying Japanese, organized by subject and level. The site lists 32 vocabulary resources for beginners, including lessons, flashcards, games, and interactive tools.
Explains Japanese gift-giving traditions, customs, and etiquette including omiyage, seasonal gifts, and cultural taboos. Helpful for learners and visitors wanting to understand social practices in Japan.
Guide to 38 types of female yokai from Japanese folklore, describing their origins, mythological roles, and cultural significance. Useful for learners interested in Japanese supernatural beings and traditional stories.
A collection of grammar and vocabulary lessons covering JLPT levels, daily expressions, Japanese culture, and travel phrases.
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