Pages for learning Japanese about culture, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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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.
A guide to Japanese cuisine covering major dishes like sushi, ramen, and udon with regional variations, dining etiquette, pricing, and where to find them.
Guide to Japanese matsuri festivals covering their history, cultural significance, key elements, and major celebrations across seasons. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese culture and festival traditions.
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.
The Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur provides information about the Japanese Language Proficiency Test in Malaysia and worldwide, including test registration and details for learners preparing for the JLPT.
Blog with articles about studying Japanese in Japan, including school selection, JLPT preparation, learning methods, and cultural topics for language learners and prospective students.
Guide to sake's role in Japanese tradition, culture, and spirituality, covering its use in religious offerings, social rituals, celebrations, seasonal appreciation, and mythology.
Article about ukiyo-e woodblock prints that explores their history, artistic techniques, cultural significance, and influence on Japanese and Western art from the Edo period onward.
Guide to Japanese home visit etiquette covering shoe removal, gift presentation, room rules, seating customs, and meal etiquette for foreigners visiting Japanese homes.
Guide to Japanese sake types, brewing methods, tasting techniques, food pairings, and drinking etiquette for learners interested in Japanese culture and traditions.
Review of the Remembering the Kanji series by James W. Heisig, which teaches 2,200 kanji through mnemonic stories and systematic component breakdown.
Guide to Japanese culture, etiquette, and social norms for foreigners, covering dining rules, public behavior, bowing, and cultural differences to help newcomers adapt to life in Japan.
Guide to Japanese culture and traditions covering festivals, tea ceremonies, food customs, etiquette, and daily life practices written for visitors and learners seeking to understand how Japan actually works.
Category page featuring reading and listening practice guides for all levels, including methods for reading without translating, native speech listening strategies, and cultural content on Japanese festivals, tea.
Explains the Japanese word komorebi (sunlight through trees), its kanji components, and why Japanese has precise vocabulary for fleeting natural phenomena.
Tokyo JaLS offers in-person Japanese language courses in Tokyo for all levels, including standard, private, JLPT preparation, and culture courses.
An interactive calculator for Japanese counters that shows correct kanji, hiragana, and romaji for numbers 1-10 across twelve common counter categories, with pronunciation variations noted.
A traditional Japanese children's song from 1921 with furigana, romanization, vocabulary glosses, and background information about its composition and cultural significance.
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.
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.
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