Pages for learning Japanese about religion and shrines, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Guide to Japanese etiquette and social customs covering dining, public behavior, transportation, shopping, and hot spring practices.
Explains the religious and cultural significance of burning incense at Japanese funerals, including Buddhist traditions, proper etiquette for the ritual, and how to perform gasshou prayer.
Every yokai and Japanese urban legend profiled here, plus the classification, the Edo-period sources, regional variation and what is actually documented.
Video lesson from Erin's Challenge showing a Japanese wedding ceremony with detailed photo explanations and cultural context. Designed for intermediate learners to practice listening and learn about Japanese traditions.
Information about kabuki performances at the Minamiza Theatre in Kyoto, including schedules, cast lists, and plot summaries. Helps learners experience traditional Japanese theatre and culture.
A glossary of sumo terminology with Japanese terms, English explanations, and cultural context for wrestlers, ranks, techniques, ceremonies, and tournament structures.
Guide to performing shoukou, the incense offering ceremony at Japanese funerals. Covers the sequence of movements, posture, and variations by Buddhist sect for learners attending funeral ceremonies.
Guide to Japanese etiquette and social customs for travelers, covering shoes, bowing, chopsticks, dining, and public behavior. Helps visitors understand cultural values and avoid causing offense.
A blog offering practical articles on Japanese grammar, vocabulary, conversation, JLPT preparation, and Japanese culture for learners studying through online lessons, tutoring, or self-study.
Travel guide for Sendai, the largest city in the Tohoku Region.
A cultural news and entertainment site covering Japanese traditions, festivals, museums, and contemporary events in Tokyo and Kyoto for travelers and those interested in Japanese culture.
Guide to kimono components and terminology with Japanese names, covering the main garment, undergarments, obi, and accessories. Suited for learners interested in traditional Japanese clothing and culture.
A guide to proper etiquette and customs for visiting Japanese Shinto shrines, covering ritual steps from entering through the torii gate to prayer customs and writing votive tablets.
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.
A bilingual dictionary of Japanese garden design terms with kanji, kana and English translations.
A media platform offering travel guides, cultural articles, and information about destinations, dining, events, and attractions throughout Japan.
Guide to proper behavior and etiquette when visiting Japanese Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, covering hand purification, shoe removal, prayer customs, photography rules, and dress codes for respectful visitors.
Archive of articles on Japanese sword arts including kendo, iaido, and historical kenjutsu traditions. Covers techniques, terminology, philosophy and cultural context for learners of Japanese martial arts.
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.
Guide to Shichi-Go-San etiquette covering gift amounts by relationship, noshi envelope selection, clothing choices, shrine visits, and ceremonial practices for this Japanese children's milestone celebration.
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