Pages for learning Japanese about holidays and festivals, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Guide to Shinto shrine etiquette and customs for visitors to Japan, covering purification rituals, proper dress, bowing, and respectful behavior at sacred sites.
Guide to Japanese seasonal customs, festivals, and greetings across the four seasons, including hanami, Tanabata, and Obon.
Guide to how Japan celebrates Halloween as an adult costume season and commercial event, covering history, Shibuya crowds, parades, theme parks and shopping.
Guide to Japanese festivals for foreigners covering major matsuri by season, cultural significance, etiquette, what to wear and eat, and how to find festivals.
Guide to major Japanese festivals throughout the year with descriptions of celebrated events like Gion Matsuri and Takayama Matsuri, their dates, locations and cultural significance for travelers and learners.
Article exploring the history, uses, and cultural significance of tenugui, a traditional Japanese hand cloth. Covers its evolution from the Edo period to modern times and its role in festivals.
A full-day introduction to Japanese calligraphy held at West Dean College in London, teaching brush movements, foundational strokes, and techniques to create calligraphy pieces through a mindfulness-based method.
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.
Information about the Japanese Film Festival 2026 in the Philippines, featuring acclaimed Japanese films and special Kabuki cinema experiences alongside hands-on workshops that introduce Japanese cultural traditions to.
Japan in spring is a wonderland of blooming flowers and meticulously maintained gardens that showcase the country's deep...
Article introducing ten types of traditional Japanese masks used in theater, festivals, and ceremonial contexts. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese culture and art history.
Article explaining the history, legend, and cultural significance of Tanabata, Japan's Star Festival celebrated on July 7, written for learners interested in Japanese customs and seasonal traditions.
A guide to Japanese social customs and etiquette for travelers, covering greetings, public transportation, dining, hot springs, temples, and daily life. Helps visitors understand and respect cultural norms.
Bilingual illustrated article about the historical and cultural significance of matsuri in Japan, with furigana annotations and audio practice.
News and exhibitions page for a school of Japanese calligraphy offering lessons, workshops, and demonstrations.
Guide to major types of Japanese yokai with origin stories, meanings, and cultural context. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese folklore and cultural traditions.
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.
Guide to fifteen Japanese Shinto and imported deities with their domains, main shrines, and mythological stories from the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, useful for travelers and those learning about Japanese culture.
Blog and publisher site offering Japanese literature in translation, grammar textbooks, and cultural materials for learners of all levels.
Listening practice exercises organized by JLPT N5 level, with 50 units of graded listening tasks called Choukai Tasuku designed for beginners.
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