Pages for learning Japanese about culture, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Editorial articles about aikido training, philosophy, and history. Serves practitioners and those interested in aikido as a martial art and cultural practice.
A blog post by the founder of JapanEasyReads reflecting on personal growth, language learning philosophy, and the development of accessible Japanese reading materials for learners.
Free self-study course from Japan Foundation covering beginner Japanese through everyday communication and basic literacy, with integrated listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
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.
An introduction to rakugo, Japan's 400-year-old sit-down comedy tradition, explaining its history, performance techniques, story types, and international appeal for learners new to the form.
Guide to kabuki theater covering its history, characteristics, conventions, and where to watch performances in Japan. Helps learners understand this UNESCO-recognized art form and Japanese cultural traditions.
Curated roundups of Japanese learning resources including textbooks, grammar guides, podcasts, graded readers, and ebooks for beginners and intermediate learners.
Aikido Journal Academy offers courses, seminars, and instructional content for aikido practitioners and instructors, including technique training and instructor certification programs.
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.
Explains what geisha are: professional entertainers trained in traditional arts like dance, music, tea ceremony and calligraphy.
Guide to the Japanese tea ceremony explaining its history, philosophy, procedures, and cultural significance for travelers and learners interested in traditional Japanese arts.
Guide to yojijukugo, four-character kanji phrases used in Japanese to express complex ideas.
A collection of Japanese proverbs (kotowaza) with Japanese text, romaji, literal translations, and explanations of their meanings and cultural context.
Guide to 45 Japanese four-character idioms (yojijukugo) expressing beauty, with translations, meanings, and cultural context.
Japanese language school in Fukuoka offering small-group and private lessons for adult learners, with cultural activities, JLPT preparation courses, and a co-working lounge for study or work.
Video lesson 23 from Erin's Challenge teaching intermediate learners to make suggestions to friends, with basic and advanced skits, key phrases, vocabulary development, and cultural content about Japanese entertainment.
Article explaining bake-danuki, the shapeshifting tanuki of Japanese folklore, including their origins, abilities, famous legends, and appearances in modern anime and film.
Nihongo-Pro offers private online Japanese lessons with qualified teachers for all levels, from complete beginners through advanced learners and JLPT preparation.
Articles about Japanese cultural practices including vending machines, tea ceremony, and hospitality concepts. Written for travelers and cultural learners interested in understanding Japan.
A 2005 Japanese television drama based on the true story of a girl with spinocerebellar degeneration.
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