Pages for learning Japanese about culture, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Video lesson for mid-level learners featuring Harajuku fashion and asking permission, with downloadable scripts, manga, and grammar explanations.
A portal that curates and organizes websites, apps, and online tools for learning Japanese, categorized by skill (reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, vocabulary) and topic (culture, study methods).
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.
A portal and directory that curates websites, tools, and online resources for learning Japanese, organized by skill area and topic including listening, culture, and study methods.
Information about kabuki performances at the Minamiza Theatre in Kyoto, with schedules, ticket booking, and English language support for visitors interested in experiencing traditional Japanese theatre.
A guide to traditional kabuki plays with plot summaries and descriptions organized by title. Helps learners understand classical Japanese theater and its stories.
Interactive hiragana chart and drill from the Japan Foundation's Marugoto course materials for absolute beginners learning Japanese writing systems and pronunciation.
Magazine for intermediate learners featuring news, culture articles, and language lessons in graded Japanese with English support.
Nihongo-Pro offers private online Japanese lessons with professional teachers for students at all levels, including JLPT exam preparation.
Blog with posts on Japanese literature in translation, teaching Japanese to bilingual children, and reflections on language learning and linguistics.
Scholarly articles and guides covering Japanese culture, society, politics, and economy with statistics and videos. Helps learners understand Japan and provides cultural context for language study.
Guide to kabuki theatre explaining its 400-year history, performance categories, distinctive features including costumes, makeup, music and stage structures, and how to enjoy performances.
Video lesson and learning materials about first-meeting greetings and business card exchange in Japan for intermediate learners. Includes downloadable PDF scripts and explanations in multiple languages.
Erin's Challenge provides video lessons with downloadable scripts, manga, and grammar explanations for intermediate Japanese learners.
Katakana chart and drill from the Marugoto A1 coursebook by the Japan Foundation, providing katakana characters with romanizations for beginning learners.
Free JLPT reading practice materials about Japanese aesthetics and culture, including lessons on tea ceremony, sakura mochi, Jizo statues, and traditional fireplaces for intermediate learners.
International performance ensemble that teaches and performs noh theatre in English and Japanese, offering workshops, training projects, and educational videos about this classical Japanese art form.
Blog posts about Japanese culture, folklore, martial arts, and travel covering topics like yokai, Shinto practices, kendo, and sumo for learners interested in Japanese traditions and society.
Contact page for The Slow Brush, a blog about Japanese calligraphy and slow arts that provides in-depth writing and reviews for learners interested in cultural practice.
Blog covering Japanese history, folklore, martial arts, and cultural topics including yokai, samurai, geisha, and martial arts traditions. Suitable for learners interested in cultural and historical context.
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