Pages for learning Japanese about holidays and festivals, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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An article covering the history of taiko drums from their origins in the sixth century through their roles in warfare, theater, and festivals.
Article exploring the history, cultural significance, and practical uses of hinoki (Japanese cypress) in Japanese architecture, wellness practices, and spirituality.
A weekly podcast for upper beginner to intermediate learners featuring natural Japanese speech on various topics including culture, idioms, and everyday life.
An interview with a Japanese Buddhist monk describing his daily activities, responsibilities to temple supporters, and roles in funeral and memorial services.
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.
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.
Learning resource covering Japanese grammar, vocabulary, kanji, and listening organized by JLPT levels from N5 to N1.
Interactive calculator that finds your Japanese zodiac animal, element, and traits based on birth year, with explanations of how the system works and differs from the Chinese zodiac.
Month-by-month guide to visiting Japan covering weather, festivals, crowds, and costs for each season. Helps learners plan trips and understand Japanese cultural events like hanami and Obon.
A practical guide to improving Japanese listening through a three-pass method using short native audio clips, addressing why natural speech is difficult and teaching learners to recognize rhythm, sound changes, and.
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.
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.
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 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.
Video lesson on expressing desires using たいです construction with basic and advanced skits set at a Japanese festival, plus grammar explanations, vocabulary development, and culture content for intermediate learners.
Grammar lesson explaining ～を皮切りに, a formal pattern marking the starting point of a series of developments.
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.
A guide to the hanami cherry blossom viewing tradition in Japan, covering its history from the Nara period, how to celebrate it, timing and seasonal etiquette, and popular viewing locations across Japan.
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 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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