Pages for learning Japanese about holidays and festivals, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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An introduction to shodo, the Japanese art of calligraphy, explaining its history since the 5th century, philosophical foundations in Zen Buddhism, and the spiritual practice of brush writing.
A collection of 102 interactive reading articles at JLPT N4 level covering daily life, travel, food, and culture. Learners can click words for instant translations while building vocabulary and grammar.
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.
Drama-based conversation lessons for elementary Japanese learners, featuring characters in everyday situations like dining, travel, and festivals, with accompanying can-do objectives aligned to the Marugoto coursebook.
Guide comparing Tokyo and Akita as destinations for Japanese language study trips, covering costs, activities, daily life, and cultural immersion options for learners of all levels.
Online pop art workshop combining Japanese calligraphy with Hokusai's Mount Fuji imagery, led by artist Rie Takeda. Suitable for beginners and all ages, requires no prior art experience.
A tutor-supported online course for beginners learning Japanese at A1-2 level through the Marugoto curriculum, featuring live lessons, speaking practice, and assignments over eight weeks.
Learning resource covering Japanese grammar, vocabulary, kanji, and listening organized by JLPT levels from N5 to N1.
Bilingual illustrated article about the historical and cultural significance of matsuri in Japan, with furigana annotations and audio practice.
A weekly podcast for upper beginner to intermediate learners featuring natural Japanese speech on various topics including culture, idioms, and everyday life.
Guide to Obon, Japan's summer festival honoring ancestors, covering its history, rituals, regional celebrations, and how to participate. Suitable for learners wanting to understand Japanese cultural practices.
Overview of ten everyday Japanese customs and social habits including bowing, removing shoes, and public transport etiquette. Written for travelers and learners seeking to understand Japanese cultural practices.
Video lesson for intermediate learners covering describing changes using ～くなります and ～になります, with basic and advanced skits, key phrases, vocabulary development, manga with onomatopoeia, and cultural content about.
Guide to Japan's 16 annual public holidays, major holiday periods like Golden Week and Obon, and regional festivals.
Guide to major Japanese festivals throughout the year, explaining their cultural and religious significance, with practical details on dates, locations, and what to expect.
Guide to respectful shrine and temple visiting practices in Japan, explaining the differences between Shinto and Buddhist sites and describing step-by-step rituals for visitors including purification, offerings, and.
A guide to Japan's 16 national holidays in 2026 with dates, Japanese names, and cultural traditions associated with each one. Helps learners understand Japanese culture and plan travel around holidays.
Collection of recipes for Japanese New Year celebrations including osechi ryori, ozoni soup, and toshikoshi soba.
Daily Japanese news stories from NHK rewritten at beginner level with English translation, short sentences, and explanations of proper nouns. Updated every morning and free to access.
Guide to ten major castles in Japan with descriptions, addresses, access information, and accommodation recommendations for travelers. Offers cultural and historical context for visitors.
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