Pages for learning Japanese about culture, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Video lesson from Erin's Challenge showing how Japanese high school students use cell phones, with downloadable scripts and grammar explanations for intermediate learners.
Japan Society operates a language center and hosts cultural exchanges, exhibitions, and educational programs about Japanese arts, culture, and society for audiences in New York and internationally.
Silver Week 2026 runs September 19–23, Japan’s first five-day September break since 2015. Full 2026 and 2027 public holiday dates, closures and travel tips.
Guide to Japanese martial arts covering karate, aikido, and kendo with information on techniques, equipment, terminology, and cultural principles.
A lesson on Japan's prefectures, regions, and main islands with kanji breakdowns, sound files, quizzes, and detailed information on all 47 prefectures for beginner and intermediate learners.
Explains the origins, Buddhist roles, and symbolism of Gozuki and Mezuki, the ox-headed and horse-headed guardians of the underworld in Japanese folklore, including their connections to Chinese traditions and appearance.
A curated collection of interesting and fun Japanese words and phrases organized by theme, including everyday expressions, idioms, archaic words, and pop culture terms.
JapanesePod101's free resource hub offers audio and video lessons, kanji and kana practice, grammar tutorials, JLPT preparation materials, and interactive quizzes for learners of all levels.
Video lesson with explanation photos and downloadable materials about Japanese emergency response training and disaster prevention for mid-level learners.
A guide to the hanami cherry blossom viewing tradition in Japan, covering its history from the Nara period, how to celebrate it, timing and seasonal etiquette, and popular viewing locations across Japan.
Guide to dojo culture, etiquette, and traditions for people training karate in Tokyo, covering respect customs, hierarchy, and the historical context of karate in Japan.
Akamonkai is an accredited Japanese language school in Tokyo offering regular and short-term courses for international students, including general Japanese, university preparatory, business employment, and internship.
Article exploring moss culture in Japanese gardens and aesthetics, from ancient temple design to modern terrariums.
A vocabulary lesson introducing essential Japanese words related to sakura (cherry blossoms) and their cultural significance in Japan, with bilingual Japanese-English content explaining the history and symbolism of.
A podcast and blog exploring Japanese art and culture, with episodes on ikebana flower arrangement, ukiyo-e woodblock prints, and yokai folklore for learners interested in cultural context.
Guide to sashiko, the Japanese decorative stitching and visible mending tradition.
Archive page of blog articles about Japanese listening skills, featuring guides on learning from anime, j-dramas, YouTube videos, and real-life situations like train announcements and restaurant ordering.
Website of Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni offering Japanese language testing, courses through MAJA Education Center, JLPT preparation, EJU exam information, and cultural exchange programs for learners in Myanmar.
The Japan Science and Technology Agency is a national agency that plays a central role in Japan’s Science and Technology Basic Plan.
Fifty advanced Japanese articles on science, technology, economics, philosophy and society with word-level translation. For JLPT N1 learners preparing for the reading section.
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