Pages for learning Japanese about culture, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Overview of Japanese history from ancient times to the present, covering major periods, cultural developments, and historical events. Suitable for learners and travelers seeking historical context.
A guide to 18 Japanese phrases with cultural significance, from everyday expressions like itadakimasu to philosophical sayings like ichigo ichie, explaining their meanings and how learners can use them.
Free downloadable eBook covering 100 essential kanji for beginners, with stroke order, multiple readings, example sentences, and accompanying MP3 audio files in multiple formats.
Interview with rakugo master Katsura Sunshine exploring the 400-year-old Japanese comedic storytelling tradition, its history, performance style, and accessibility to English-speaking audiences.
A beginner's guide to Japanese location demonstratives koko, soko, asoko, and doko, with usage rules, real-life examples, and practice exercises for learners who want to ask about and describe locations naturally.
Student testimonials for MLC Japanese Language School in Tokyo, offering private and group lessons for English speakers at various levels.
Blog posts explaining Japanese vocabulary, slang, grammar, and cultural expressions with examples and context for learners at all levels. Covers word origins, business language, and how meanings evolve across usage.
Explains iki, a Japanese aesthetic of understated cool born in Edo, through its philosophical structure, historical context, and distinction from shibui.
An article explaining kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics with gold-dusted lacquer, exploring its history, cultural context, and connection to wabi-sabi and calligraphy aesthetics.
Guide to summer immersion programs for Japanese language learning for children and teens, covering in-Japan schools, US-based camps, program types, costs, and selection criteria for expat families.
The Japan School offers small group Japanese lessons in Tokyo at 3,000 yen per 100-minute session with flexible monthly contracts and no entrance or hidden fees.
A curated list of 27 websites for learning Japanese, organized by type and learner level, covering courses, grammar, vocabulary, kanji, JLPT preparation, and audio resources.
The Japan Foundation supports Japanese language learning and studies abroad through learning materials, training programs, and information about language education.
Guide to Japanese language schools in Tokyo for foreign learners, describing eight schools with information about their programs, locations, and cultural activities.
Coto Academy offers Japanese courses for children aged 7 to 18, including after-school classes, seasonal immersive programs, and private lessons with experienced teachers in Tokyo and Yokohama.
Article examining the depopulation of rural Japan, exploring how education, employment, and cultural factors drive young people to cities.
Information about Shinshin Toitsu Aikido, a martial art founded in 1974 that emphasizes the coordination of mind and body through the Ki principle.
Guide to 14 basic Japanese greetings with meanings, pronunciations, and usage contexts.
Interview with a veteran Japanese TV announcer about speaking beautiful Japanese, including advice on pronunciation, abdominal breathing, and delivering standard Japanese for learners.
Blog post from a Japanese language school examining JLPT N2 requirements for visa eligibility in Japan and its role in career advancement, with study methods and exam trends for advanced learners.
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