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Using the Nintendo DS to Study Japanese
Nintendo DS as a Japanese Language learning tool
Sakura さくら Japanese traditional song Sakura with audio and explanation
Karate Training in Japan
Adding Furigana to Your Microsoft Word Document

Most people have no trouble getting their computer to type Japanese (if you need help with setting up the IME, see our Wagawiki here), but adding furigana (small hiragana over kanji) for documents and PDFs can be a little harder.

Lecturing to Japanese ER Nurses David Wollard on giving a lecture to a group of ER/ICU nurses in Japan regarding our institution and a bit of how we practice ER nursing in the States.
April 2004
About the JLPT the J apanese L anguage P roficiency T est is a yearly (in December) test of Japanese ability for non-native students of Japanese. The test can be taken in major cities in Japan and throughout the world. It focuses on reading ability, vocabulary, listening, kanji, and grammar. The answers are all multiple choice and you must use a pencil. Most Japanese universities require JLPT certification. Also taking the test may improve your chances for finding a nice job relating to Japan or Japanese.
TJP and TJS FREE Email Lists Page Free email lists at thejapanesepage.com
Volume 6: You may be Watching too Many Jidai Geki IF... A simple test to find out if you are a jidai-junkie
Volume 1: Japanese Companies Learn a little about some important Japanese companies.
Common Questions at Elementary Schools A few common questions elementary school students are bound to ask you.
Body Language in Japanese How to express yourself non-verbally in Japanese
Japanese Car Plates About Japanese Car Number Plates
The Japanese Toilet Everything you need to know... before you go.
Clay in Japan Warning: not too educational
Natto NattouThe story of Clay's introduction to this traditional Japanese food. Everything (and more) you would ever care to know.
The Yubikiri Song
Frog Song
Elephant's Song
Momotarou - Peach Boy
Japanese Traditional Songs Japanese traditional songs
Japan has many, many traditional songs. I would like to have a look at many different traditional songs, but for now let's look at a few children's songs.
Japanese & Western Calendars Learn what year ???? was in the Japanese calendar
Screws in Japanese A screwdriver should be such a simple instrument and yet there are two irritating types: Flathead and Phillips. (Actually there are more...) If I need a Phillips, I have a flathead screwdriver. If I need a flathead…
梅干 Umeboshi Umeboshi - the traditional Japanese food
Japanese food umeboshi
漫才 Manzai

About 漫才 Manzai - the traditional Japanese stand-up comedy form

Japanese Hairstyles

Hair styles are closely linked to Japanese Culture. When donning a kimono, spending enormous amounts of money on fixing the hair is not unheard of. In Sumo, the wrestler's hairstyle expresses his ranking. Let's take a look at some words relating to hairstyles.

Famous Japanese Personalities

Learn about a few famous Japanese from the past and present.

Japanese Valentine's Day
ホワイトデー howaito de- - White Day (revenge for the ladies)
An Ancient Pond by Basho
古池やかわず飛び込む 水の音

Furuike ya - An ancient pond
Kawazu tobikomu - A frog jumps in
Mizu no oto - The sound of water

- Matsuo Basho

Jugemu Rakugo Skit
Jugemu - a Traditional Rakugo skit butchered by Clay!
SMAP vs SPAM SMAP

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