Pages for learning Japanese about culture, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Information about Aikido of Maine's dojo in Portland, including its philosophy as a practice space, facilities, and community.
A glossary of Japanese pronunciation, hiragana, katakana, and sword arts terminology with guides to vowels, consonants, and particles for students of iaido and kendo.
Explains the cultural and philosophical significance of flowers in Japan, covering flower symbolism across seasons, Buddhist and Shinto influences, and concepts like mono no aware.
Interview with Japanese ghost expert and translator Zack Davisson about yūrei, yokai folklore, and kaidan stories in Japanese culture and literature. Suited for learners interested in cultural and historical context.
A guide to ramen varieties, preparation methods, regional styles, and cultural significance.
Online course bundle teaching business Japanese language and workplace culture for upper-intermediate learners preparing to work in Japan, offered by the Intercultural Institute of Japan.
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 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.
Explores yohaku no bi, the Japanese aesthetic principle of intentional empty space, and explains how it applies to art, design, and daily life.
Video lesson with photographs and explanations about Japanese high school club activities, designed for intermediate learners to build vocabulary and cultural understanding through visual context.
Video lesson showing a Japanese high school student's daily life with photo explanations and downloadable materials including scripts and grammar explanations. Designed for intermediate learners.
Article exploring kabuki theater's history, origins with a woman founder, distinctive performance techniques, and connection to Edo-period popular culture.
JapanesePod101 offers audio and video lessons for learning Japanese with a word bank tool for vocabulary review and a learning community for beginners starting to speak Japanese.
Blog posts exploring Japanese culture, literature, seasonal expressions, and vocabulary through topics like traditional arts, classic authors, and cultural practices.
NPO Tadoku Supporters provides a free library of graded readers for learners at all levels from absolute beginner to JLPT N2 and N1.
Article about Japanese origami, the traditional art of paper folding, covering basic models like cranes and techniques, materials, modern applications in art and technology, and cultural significance for Japanese.
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.
Explores the kanji 運 (luck, fortune) through its etymology, meanings, and brush writing technique across five classical calligraphy styles. Suited for learners studying kanji and Japanese calligraphy.
Ukiyo-e (浮世絵), or “pictures of the floating world,” refers to a genre of Japanese art that used woodblock printing to portray these pleasures.
A learning blog from Coto Academy offering articles on Japanese grammar, kanji, writing systems, JLPT preparation, and common mistakes for learners at all levels.
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