Pages for learning Japanese about holidays and festivals, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
305 pages
Graded Japanese blog featuring short, easy-to-read posts about daily life and Japanese culture written for starter, beginner, and intermediate learners, with furigana, English translations, and discussion questions.
Article covering Japanese culture, traditions, religion, and festivals with vocabulary lists and cultural concepts like wabi-sabi and omotenashi. Suitable for learners wanting cultural context for their Japanese studies.
Article explaining techniques and resources for memorizing kanji, including Kanji Kentei textbooks, apps like Kanji Study and Anki, dictionary tools, and mnemonic methods for learners of all levels.
A graded Japanese reading passage at JLPT N3 level about attending a festival, with versions with and without kanji readings, accompanied by a vocabulary list and cultural context about daily life in Japan.
Guide to expressing intentions and plans in Japanese using the grammar pattern 〜つもりです, with verb conjugations, example sentences, and practice exercises.
Guide to essential Japanese phrases for beginners covering greetings, farewells, gratitude, apologies, and home expressions with hiragana, katakana, kanji, and romaji.
The Japan Foundation London promotes Japanese language, culture, and studies across the UK through events, teaching resources, speech contests, and author visits for learners and students.
A vocabulary guide presenting common Japanese words and phrases associated with spring in Japan, including cherry blossoms, flower viewing, and seasonal celebrations. Suitable for beginner learners.
Today I want to give you something big — 100 traditional Japanese greetings, all in one place. Not just "konnichiwa" and "sayonara," but the full range: the
A blog offering guides to Japanese calligraphy practice and materials, with detailed explanations of individual kanji characters used in calligraphy, their meanings, and how to write them.
Article about Japanese New Year traditions, customs, and vocabulary with useful phrases for learners. Covers cultural practices like temple visits and gift-giving with relevant kanji and expressions.
Detailed study page for the kanji 年 (year) covering meaning, readings, stroke order, example sentences, and related vocabulary for JLPT N5 learners.
Explains Japanese date systems including era names (nengō), conversion between Western and Japanese dates, the lunisolar calendar, and the zodiac (eto).
Guide to the Japanese counter 面 (men) used for counting masks, surfaces, and things with surfaces. Explains pronunciation, usage patterns, and provides example sentences for learners of all levels.
Guide to Japanese gift-giving customs covering seasonal traditions like Ochugen and Oseibo, presentation etiquette, items to avoid, and business gift practices for foreigners living in or visiting Japan.
Vocabulary guide covering over 60 Japanese words for family members, including formal and affectionate terms, with cultural context about family in Japanese society.
A weekly podcast featuring natural spoken Japanese on various topics including Japanese culture, idioms, and daily life.
Graded Japanese reading passages for JLPT learners at N3, N2, and N1 levels, with vocabulary lists, English translations, comprehension questions, and grammar explanations.
All 827 JLPT N4 vocabulary words with readings and meanings, grouped by category. Every word opens its own page with an example sentence and a kanji…
Overview of Japanese culture covering traditions, core values, social structure, religion, arts, festivals, and modern life.
Something wrong? Use “Mark bad page” on any result. The sites listed here are not affiliated with us and a listing is not an endorsement.About this index