Pages for learning Japanese about forums and communities, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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A learner's personal review of their Japanese immersion progress in 2023, detailing hours spent with manga, video games, visual novels, light novels, and anime, with recommendations for series and discussion of reading.
MyAnimeList database entry for Yotsuba&., a manga about a five-year-old girl's daily life with simple artwork and dialogue. Suitable for beginning readers and learners seeking accessible Japanese narrative.
Construction for Kyoto’s Yasaka Shrine was founded in the seventh century, and it sits right in the middle of Gion, the city’s geisha quarter.
Travel guide for Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.
Essay on aikido master Asai Katsuaki discussing his martial technique and philosophy, part of the AikiWeb "It Had to Be Felt" column series about prominent aikido practitioners.
Japanese dictionary with 500,000+ word forms searchable by kanji, kana, reading or lemma. Displays surface forms, readings, lemmas and parts of speech for learners at all levels.
Article exploring Japanese dragon mythology from its origins through different historical periods, covering types of dragons, their symbolism, and cultural significance in classical literature and art.
An interview column featuring aikido master Asai Katsuaki, discussing his training philosophy, technical approach, and development as an aikidoka, suitable for students interested in aikido history and practice.
Daily Japanese lessons organized as connected series from beginner to advanced level, covering kanji etymology, typing methods, keigo, grammar patterns, and reading practice.
The Japan Foundation, Manila offers Japanese language courses, JLPT preparation, teacher training, and cultural exchange programs for learners in the Philippines.
Much has changed along the hundreds of miles of devastated coastline and the recovery is gathering pace
Archive of articles about Japanese culture, history, customs, and travel covering topics like gift-giving etiquette, onsen traditions, Tokyo and Kyoto guides, and Japanese society.
An introduction to traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi) covering common types, ingredients, and where to find them. Suitable for travelers and learners interested in Japanese food culture.
User guide for JF Japanese e-Learning Minato, the Japan Foundation's online platform offering Japanese language courses and communities for learners worldwide.
A blog post describing a tool for checking how often Japanese words appear on the web, in forums, and in classical literature, with frequency graphs and trend analysis to help learners assess word commonality.
Analytics page for r/LearnJapanese subreddit showing discussion topics, popular resources like Anki and visual novels, member statistics, and community trends among 872k Japanese learners.
A question and answer site where students, teachers, and linguists discuss Japanese language topics including grammar, vocabulary, etymology, and word choice.
Article explaining the keyword mnemonic method for memorizing Japanese vocabulary by associating sounds with mental images that connect to English meanings.
Stack Exchange community for students, teachers, and linguists to discuss Japanese language questions, from grammar and particles to dialects, pitch accent, and classical forms.
A curated collection of frequently asked questions about learning Japanese with links to recommended explanations for common grammar, vocabulary, and kana topics.
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