Pages for learning Japanese about holidays and festivals, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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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.
Penang Japanese Language Society offers in-person Japanese language courses at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, including JLPT preparation classes from absolute beginners through N2.
Why Japan Is the Ultimate Solo Travel Destination
A weekly podcast for upper beginner to intermediate learners featuring natural Japanese speech on various topics including culture, idioms, and everyday life.
Guide to Japan's 16 annual public holidays, major holiday periods like Golden Week and Obon, and regional festivals.
Bilingual illustrated article about the historical and cultural significance of matsuri in Japan, with furigana annotations and audio practice.
Guide to keigo, or Japanese honorific speech, covering the three forms of respectful language and their uses in business and workplace contexts. Designed for learners planning to work in Japan.
Article explaining eight aspects of Japanese workplace culture including hierarchy, punctuality, business card exchange, gift-giving traditions, and employment practices.
Online live course in Japanese calligraphy (shodo) taught by instructor Rie Takeda using a mindfulness-based method.
Information about taking the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) in Adelaide, Australia, including test levels, registration dates, costs and contact details for the administering organization.
Graded Japanese reading passages for JLPT learners at N3, N2, and N1 levels, with vocabulary lists, English translations, comprehension questions, and grammar explanations.
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 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.
Guide to Japanese national holidays, festivals, and seasonal customs with explanations of 16 official holidays, monthly festival calendar, and useful phrases for learners and travelers.
A graded reading article about traditional Japanese hibachi charcoal heaters, with furigana, vocabulary lists, example sentences, and comprehension questions for elementary learners.
Online live workshop teaching Japanese calligraphy (shodo) for beginners using a mindfulness-based method.
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.
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.
Guide to Japanese matsuri festivals covering their history, cultural significance, key elements, and major celebrations across seasons. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese culture and festival traditions.
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.
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