Pages for learning Japanese about religion and shrines, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Collection of 54 hand-picked Japanese stories graded by JLPT level from Pre-N5 to N2, with translations in 9 languages. Also provides daily simplified Japanese news with English translation for all levels.
Article introducing ten types of traditional Japanese masks used in theater, festivals, and ceremonial contexts. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese culture and art history.
Explains Nagoshi no Harae, the Japanese summer purification ritual where people walk through giant grass rings at shrines in late June, and describes the associated sweet Minazuki.
Detailed study of the kanji 空 (sky, emptiness) covering its etymology, meanings in everyday and Buddhist contexts, stroke-by-stroke writing instruction, and appearances across the five classical calligraphy styles.
Guide to traditional Japanese hairstyles for kimono wear, covering historical styles like shimada mage and marumage with cultural significance and modern adaptations for travelers visiting Kyoto.
Guide to the Japanese counter 基 (き) for counting large immovable objects such as statues, machines, and structures, with pronunciation charts and example sentences for intermediate learners.
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.
Guide to Japanese etiquette and cultural customs for visitors, covering behavior in temples, restaurants, public transportation, and homes. Helps travelers show respect and understand social expectations.
Guide to Japanese Zen garden design covering history, symbolism of stones and gravel, and instructions for creating full-scale and miniature gardens. Written for learners interested in Japanese culture and aesthetics.
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.
Detailed grammar lesson on the Japanese pattern つもりだ, covering its uses for expressing plans, intentions, and convictions, with numerous example sentences and explanations of nuanced meanings.
Guide to using KANJIDAMAGE, a kanji dictionary that teaches characters through radical breakdown, mnemonics, and usefulness rankings for learners starting from the basics.
Graded Japanese reading passages for JLPT learners at N3, N2, and N1 levels, with vocabulary lists, English translations, comprehension questions, and grammar explanations.
Guide to Japanese spiritual traditions including Zen meditation, Shinto purification practices, and martial arts philosophy, with explanations of concepts like zazen, mushin, and fudoshin, suitable for learners seeking.
Bilingual illustrated article about the historical and cultural significance of matsuri in Japan, with furigana annotations and audio practice.
Guide to proper etiquette for visiting Japanese shrines and temples, covering the differences between Shinto and Buddhist sites, purification rituals, prayer practices, and respectful behavior for travelers new to these.
Guide to Japanese festival food stalls and street food etiquette for visitors, covering how to order, pay, queue, and eat festival foods like yakisoba and takoyaki while following local customs.
Historical overview of Japanese calligraphy across fifteen centuries, from its origins in China through contemporary practice.
Guide to honorifics and respectful language in classical Japanese, covering verbs, prefixes, and nouns with examples from classical texts. For advanced learners studying classical Japanese and keigo.
Guide to major Japanese festivals throughout the year, explaining their cultural and religious significance, with practical details on dates, locations, and what to expect.
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