Pages for learning Japanese about history, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Detailed guide to learning hiragana with charts, explanations of dakuten and handakuten marks, yōon and sokuon combinations, and drawing practice. Designed for absolute beginners starting their Japanese studies.
Credits page for Kabuki for Beginners, a digital learning resource about kabuki theatre that covers characters, performance styles, makeup and costumes for learners new to this traditional art form.
Article about ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging, covering its history, philosophy, spiritual roots, and major styles including nageire, moribana, and freestyle approaches.
Complete sake glossary with 60+ terms. Seimaibuai, nihonshu-do, moromi, toji, kura, namazake, nigori — every sake term explained in plain English.
Information about Japanese calendar systems including the emperor year numbering, lunar calendar history, zodiac animals and rokuyo fortune days. Suited for learners interested in Japanese culture and tradition.
A beginner's guide to kabuki that explains the art form's history, types of performances, stage mechanics, and practical advice for attending a live kabuki show in Japan.
Adaptive Japanese course covering JLPT N5 to N1 levels with placement testing, grammar patterns, vocabulary lists, listening and reading practice, flashcards and games. Measures progress against real exam content.
A curated directory of websites and resources about Japanese gardens, their history, design principles, and locations in Japan and North America. Useful for learners interested in Japanese culture and aesthetics.
Travel articles related to the Kyoto Prefecture
Discover hidden travel destinations in Japan. Our team covers only fascinating, hole-in-the-wall places that tourists don't know about.
An article explaining kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics with gold-dusted lacquer, exploring its history, cultural context, and connection to wabi-sabi and calligraphy aesthetics.
The bout lasts seconds; the ritual takes centuries. Why sumo is a Shinto rite in disguise — the salt, the sacred ring, and the wrestling that came last.
Gallery and online shop featuring Japanese and East Asian art from the 17th to 21st centuries, with extensive collections of ukiyo-e woodblock prints and modern works.
Detailed kanji study page for 物 (thing/animal) with mnemonics, on- and kun-yomi readings, common compound words, and related vocabulary. Suitable for learners at all levels studying kanji.
A glossary of over 60 sumo wrestling terms with Japanese kanji and English definitions. Serves learners interested in sumo culture and Japanese sports vocabulary.
tsunagu Japan is all about travel in Japan: tourist spots, food, accommodation, shopping, experiences, tours, and more!
A collection of 67 two-character kanji words with meanings and usage, emphasizing aesthetic and poetic vocabulary related to nature, seasons, and traditional Japanese concepts.
A quiz game app that presents historical events and asks players to identify which Japanese era they occurred in, with explanations to teach cultural trivia.
Blog posts exploring Japanese culture, literature, seasonal expressions, and vocabulary through topics like traditional arts, classic authors, and cultural practices.
Open-source tool that extracts text from video games and visual novels for language study. Supports multiple languages and hook codes, useful for learners accessing Japanese text in games.
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