Pages for learning Japanese about culture, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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A review of 10Ten Japanese Reader, a browser extension that allows learners to hover over Japanese text online to see dictionary definitions for words, kanji, and grammar without opening other tabs.
Seven guided 90-day philosophy journals exploring Japanese concepts including ikigai, nagomi, wabi-sabi, kintsugi, mono no aware, shoshin, and ma.
The Heartwork of Kyoto Journal For this exhibition we have selected some of the most compelling images—and the stories behind them—from Kyoto Journal’s 108 issues.
Guide to visiting Japanese temples covering their history, architecture, Buddhist significance, proper etiquette and worship practices. Suitable for travelers and learners new to Japanese culture.
A travel blog post about discovering Japanese vending machines and products at Yamada Vending Company in Eugene, Oregon, with cultural observations and vocabulary learning opportunities for Japanese learners.
Guides to understanding Japanese sake for learners and enthusiasts, covering production methods, label reading, terminology, and purchasing information in accessible language.
Video lesson for intermediate Japanese learners covering the grammar pattern から (giving reasons) through skits, key phrases in context, vocabulary development, and cultural content about part-time work in Japan.
Shinto is Japan's indigenous religion — a tradition of kami (sacred spirits) inhabiting natural features, ancestors, and phenomena.
Article about the Nurikabe yokai from Japanese folklore, covering its origins in Kyushu, characteristics, weaknesses, and appearances in modern games and anime.
A visual and textual history of ukiyo-e woodblock prints from their origins in the 17th century through the Meiji period, featuring artists like Hokusai and Hiroshige.
The Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur provides information about the NIHONGO Partners Programme, Japanese language courses, and JLPT testing opportunities in Malaysia and across Asia for learners at all levels.
Article explaining kitsune fox folklore, Inari shrine traditions, mask symbolism and legendary fox stories for learners interested in Japanese culture and mythology.
Video lesson on discussing interests and preferences, with basic and advanced skits, key phrases, vocabulary development, and cultural activities for mid-level learners.
An account of the historical 47 Ronin incident from early 18th-century Japan, explaining the story of masterless samurai seeking vengeance and the samurai code of Bushidō that shaped their actions.
Blog articles exploring contemporary Japanese society, culture, and lifestyle topics including work culture, LGBTQ+ rights, crime, and travel experiences. Useful for learners interested in cultural context.
Guide to using browser extensions like Google Translate to make reading Japanese websites easier. Introduces the Hirogaru website with easy Japanese articles on culture and daily life for beginner learners.
Guide to Kabuki theatre with information about performances, venues, tickets, and the history and traditions of this 400-year-old Japanese art form.
Overview of ukiyo-e woodblock prints and paintings, covering their history, subject matter, production techniques, and cultural significance. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese art and traditional culture.
Interview with 8th Dan Yoshinkan Aikido instructor Jacques Payet discussing the history, evolution, and current state of Yoshinkan Aikido as a martial art and the challenges of preserving its technical traditions across.
Self-study site from the Japan Foundation aligned with MARUGOTO Elementary 1 A2, offering vocabulary, grammar, kanji, and listening practice organized by topic with interactive drama and cultural content for beginners.
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