Pages for learning Japanese about culture, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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A blog about Japanese language study, literature, and culture that covers grammar, vocabulary, classical poetry translation, and aspects of Japanese culture including aikido and anime for intermediate and advanced.
Guide to Japanese etiquette and social customs for Filipinos, covering bowing, shoe removal, public behavior, gift-giving, business cards, and punctuality.
Guide to Shichi-Go-San etiquette covering gift amounts by relationship, noshi envelope selection, clothing choices, shrine visits, and ceremonial practices for this Japanese children's milestone celebration.
Collection of lessons on practical Japanese phrases for travelers, covering directions, hotels, restaurants, shopping, public transport, and airport situations with example dialogues and explanations.
A Singapore-based Japanese school offers courses for adults and children, with articles on choosing lessons, business language, technical Japanese for engineers, JLPT preparation, and study methods like sentence mining.
Video lesson for intermediate learners on asking directions at train stations. Includes basic and advanced skits, key phrases with grammar explanations, vocabulary development, and cultural content about Japanese travel.
A curated portal that indexes websites, apps, and online tools for learning Japanese, with sections organized by skill area including listening and culture topics.
Podcast series with transcriptions featuring native Japanese speakers discussing travel, books, philosophy, and daily life at conversational pace.
A guide to ukiyo-e woodblock prints and their history during the Edo Period, with information about notable artists and museums in Japan where learners can view these works.
Video lesson and photo explanation about hot springs and ryokan inns in Japan, designed for intermediate learners to practice language while learning cultural context. Includes downloadable materials and a culture quiz.
Guide to naginata, a traditional Japanese polearm martial art, covering its history from feudal battlefields through modern practice, techniques, training methods, philosophy, and cultural significance for learners.
A guide explaining the various meanings and workplace uses of the expression "otsukaresama deshita," including its function as a greeting, farewell, and acknowledgment of hard work, for learners navigating Japanese.
NPO Tadoku Supporters provides a free library of graded readers for learners at all levels from absolute beginner to JLPT N2 and N1.
Guide to major Japanese festivals throughout the year with descriptions of celebrated events like Gion Matsuri and Takayama Matsuri, their dates, locations and cultural significance for travelers and learners.
Know Your Meme entry explaining the Japanese copula desu, its grammatical function, pronunciation, and use in internet culture and anime fandom.
Article explaining kitsune fox folklore, Inari shrine traditions, mask symbolism and legendary fox stories for learners interested in Japanese culture and mythology.
Guide to Buddhist temple etiquette and customs for first-time visitors to Japan, covering entrance rituals, behavior, photography rules, and practical information about temple visits.
A resource list for complete beginners to Japanese, introducing websites and tools for studying fundamentals including grammar, vocabulary, kanji and listening without formal classes.
A learning blog from Coto Academy offering articles on Japanese grammar, kanji, writing systems, JLPT preparation, and common mistakes for learners at all levels.
Guides to understanding Japanese sake for learners and enthusiasts, covering production methods, label reading, terminology, and purchasing information in accessible language.
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