Pages for learning Japanese about holidays and festivals, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Learn the complete etiquette for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan: torii gate rules, purification rituals, prayer steps, dress code, photography rules, and more. A must-read guide for foreigners.
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 how Japan celebrates Halloween as an adult costume season and commercial event, covering history, Shibuya crowds, parades, theme parks and shopping.
School offering instruction in shodo, the Japanese art of calligraphy, through online and in-person workshops and courses. Rie Takeda teaches traditional techniques and philosophy for learners of all levels.
A book by Rie Takeda introducing Japanese calligraphy as a mindfulness practice, covering brush techniques, kanji, philosophy, and spiritual guidance for beginners.
Free printable worksheets and games for learning Japanese vocabulary, hiragana, and katakana organized by topic such as animals, food, colors, and daily routines.
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.
Podcast exploring Japanese folklore, yokai, ghost stories, and cultural oddities through narrative storytelling. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese culture and language nuances beyond textbooks.
Travel guides to popular Japan destinations with practical sightseeing information, transport comparisons, and useful Japanese phrases for tourists.
The Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur provides information about the NIHONGO Partners Programme, Japanese language courses, and JLPT testing opportunities in Malaysia and across Asia for learners at all levels.
A guide to 200+ essential vocabulary words for Japanese beginners, organized by topics such as family, greetings, time, nature, and work, with kana, romaji, and English meanings for each word.
Archive of cultural articles from Coto Academy covering Japanese customs, holidays, idioms, and social etiquette for learners.
Design Festa is Japan's largest and craziest art festival. We interviewed an organizer at the heart of creative mania.
Official travel guide to Fukui Prefecture covering attractions, temples, traditional crafts, cuisine, and cultural experiences.
Guide covering Japanese writing systems, basic grammar, common phrases, formal and informal speech, and cultural topics including traditions, festivals, and cuisine for learners and travelers.
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.
Explains how Japanese jokes work, including sound-based puns called dajare and the manzai comedy format, with real examples in IPA and cultural context for learners.
Guide to Shinto beliefs and proper etiquette for visiting Japanese shrines, including explanations of sacred spaces, purification rituals, and respectful behavior for travelers and learners.
Monthly magazine for intermediate Japanese learners featuring news, cultural articles, seasonal vocabulary, and audio content about Japan with bilingual English-Japanese text.
Guide to Japanese summer festivals for foreign visitors, covering major matsuri events, traditional attire like yukata, festival foods, fireworks, and cultural etiquette.
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