Pages for learning Japanese about holidays and festivals, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Online live course in Japanese calligraphy (shodo) taught by instructor Rie Takeda using a mindfulness-based method.
Article about the Tanabata festival in Japan, including its origin story, celebration customs, and major festival locations around the country. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese culture and traditions.
Guide to traditional Japanese garments including kimono, yukata, hakama and other clothing worn in Japan. Covers the history, structure and uses of each garment with cultural context for learners and travelers.
Gallery and course information for a Japanese calligraphy school offering online and in-person lessons, workshops, and demonstrations for learners of all levels.
Detailed guide to the kanji 神 (god, kami) covering its origins, meanings, stroke order, appearance across classical calligraphy styles, and uses in Japanese culture and shrines.
Video lesson and photo explanations about Japanese fireworks and festivals, designed for mid-level learners to practice expressing desires in context.
Overview of Japanese history from ancient times to the present, covering major periods, cultural developments, and historical events. Suitable for learners and travelers seeking historical context.
Blog offering English translations of Japanese ghost stories, yokai tales, and supernatural folklore with scholarly annotations. Serves learners interested in Japanese culture and classical narratives.
Month-by-month guide to Japan's seasonal foods and the concept of shun, with cultural traditions and practical tips for foreigners learning about Japanese food culture.
A blog post explaining Japanese seasonal events and holidays in easy Japanese for learners, with separate sections for beginners and intermediate levels.
A blog featuring Japanese literature translations, novel reviews, and grammar lessons for intermediate learners. Offers translated short stories, chapters from longer works, and analysis of Japanese grammar in context.
Category page featuring reading and listening practice guides for all levels, including methods for reading without translating, native speech listening strategies, and cultural content on Japanese festivals, tea.
Guide to Japanese funeral and memorial customs including wake, ceremony procedures, dress code, condolence money etiquette, and ongoing memorial services, written for foreigners attending or learning about these.
A beginner-level news story about Japan's largest imoni festival in Yamagata, presented with furigana, full English translation, and native audio for learners.
Video lesson for mid-level Japanese learners focusing on making suggestions to friends, set in a Tokyo park. Includes downloadable scripts, grammar explanations, and cultural context about Japanese parks and holidays.
Travel guide for the city of Tokyo, Japan.
Shop selling kyudo equipment and uniforms with informational guides on choosing bows, arrows, and protective gear. Includes cultural background on Japanese archery for practitioners and learners.
Guide to Japanese fireworks traditions, history from the Edo period, and major festivals across Japan including Nagaoka, Lake Biwa, and Omagari. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese culture and travel.
Step-by-step guide to visiting a Japanese Shinto shrine with explanations of rituals, etiquette, and common activities like drawing fortunes and collecting stamps.
Guide to nine major Japanese festivals written by a licensed tour guide, explaining their history, significance, timing, and cultural meaning. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese culture and festival traditions.
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