Pages for learning Japanese about holidays and festivals, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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An article covering the history of taiko drums from their origins in the sixth century through their roles in warfare, theater, and festivals.
Blog posts about Japanese culture, history, traditions and travel destinations including samurai feudalism, tea ceremonies, kaiseki dining, festivals and architecture.
Blog and publisher site offering Japanese literature in translation, grammar textbooks, and cultural materials for learners of all levels.
Guide to Japanese festivals (matsuri) covering their history, religious origins, traditions, and etiquette for foreign visitors.
Month-by-month guide to visiting Japan covering weather, festivals, crowds, and costs for each season. Helps learners plan trips and understand Japanese cultural events like hanami and Obon.
Guide to Japan's major festivals by season with information on what to wear, food, and etiquette for foreigners attending matsuri events throughout the year.
A graded reading article about Okinawa's Churaumi fireworks festival written at N4 level, with vocabulary support and cultural context for intermediate learners.
The Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival was started as a postwar commercial revitalization initiative, and is characterized by the vibrance of its Tanabata decorations, said to be the most lavish in Japan, made possible.
A blog archive of articles about Japanese cultural practices, festivals, holidays, and traditions. Helps learners understand the cultural context behind Japanese language and society.
Guide describing 11 types of Japanese noodles including soba, udon, and ramen, with details about their ingredients, textures, regional origins, and how they are traditionally prepared and eaten.
Easy Japanese news story about Typhoon No. 25 with furigana, English translation, and native audio for beginner readers.
Video lesson on expressing desires using たいです construction with basic and advanced skits set at a Japanese festival, plus grammar explanations, vocabulary development, and culture content for intermediate learners.
Grammar lesson explaining ～を皮切りに, a formal pattern marking the starting point of a series of developments.
Explains Nagoshi no Harae, the Japanese summer purification ritual where people walk through giant grass rings at shrines in late June, and describes the associated sweet Minazuki.
Guide to yūrei (Japanese ghosts) in folklore, covering their meaning, types, visual conventions, and stories.
Guide to Japanese seasonal customs, festivals, and greetings across the four seasons, including hanami, Tanabata, and Obon.
Guide to major Japanese festivals throughout the year with information on history, locations, and practical participation tips for foreign residents and visitors.
Japan stands as one of the world's most captivating travel destinations, where ancient traditions seamlessly blend with cutting-edge technology, creating...
Biography and exhibition information for a Japanese calligrapher based in New York who teaches calligraphy workshops and explores the artistic expression of Japanese characters.
A winter study trip in Akita combining Japanese conversation lessons with cultural activities like calligraphy, kyudo, and local festivals. For learners seeking immersive practice in rural Japan.
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