Pages for learning Japanese about culture, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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An interview with French budo historian Guillaume Erard exploring the origins and philosophy of budo in Japanese culture, covering aikido, daito-ryu, and how traditional martial arts function as educational systems for.
Profile of a certified Japanese tutor offering one-on-one online lessons in conversational and fundamental Japanese for beginners through Zoom, with trial classes available.
A daily rotating tool presenting Japanese cultural concepts and vocabulary with kanji, pronunciation, and meaning, encouraging consistent learning through a word-of-the-day format.
Video lesson from Erin's Challenge showing a Japanese wedding ceremony with detailed photo explanations and cultural context. Designed for intermediate learners to practice listening and learn about Japanese traditions.
A collection of Japanese proverbs (kotowaza) with Japanese text, romaji, literal translations, and explanations of their meanings and cultural context.
Download page for Erin's Challenge, offering video scripts, grammar explanations, vocabulary lists, manga, culture quizzes and audio materials across 25 intermediate lessons with multilingual support.
Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur's Japanese Studies section offers resources for learners and teachers, including language courses, JLPT information, cultural events, and a library collection.
Guide to the kanji 平 (peace, calm, level) covering its origins, meanings, stroke order, and five classical calligraphy styles. Suitable for beginners learning kanji and calligraphy.
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.
A language school in Hokkaido offering intensive Japanese courses with cultural activities, suitable for students of all ages and levels beginning any Monday.
Publisher of Japanese literature for learners, providing books that combine cultural and historical context with accessible Japanese texts.
Guide to 23 Japanese TV shows suited for language learners, with recommendations by level and explanations of how each show builds listening skills and cultural understanding.
Article about ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging, covering its history, philosophy, spiritual roots, and major styles including nageire, moribana, and freestyle approaches.
Guide to the Asagaya Tanabata Festival in Tokyo, with information about the event's 70-year history, papier-mâché decorations, and festival traditions. Useful for learners interested in Japanese festivals and culture.
Official Japan National Tourism Organization site providing travel guides, destination information, cultural experiences, and practical travel tips for visitors to Japan.
Guide to Japanese etiquette and social customs for travelers, covering shoes, bowing, chopsticks, dining, and public behavior. Helps visitors understand cultural values and avoid causing offense.
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Blog posts about learning Japanese through anime and streaming media, including vocabulary tools, anime reviews, and live study sessions for learners of various levels.
Guide to 20 essential Japanese etiquette rules covering trains, temples, restaurants, onsen, and public behavior for travelers and learners seeking to understand Japanese social conventions.
An introduction to sadō, the Japanese tea ceremony, explaining its philosophy of awareness and hospitality, the meaning of silence and omotenashi, and how visitors can experience it in Tokyo.
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