I am a digital nomad and entrepreneur specializing in the curation of online information focused on the fields of business and travel. I run numerous websites, including MBA Depot, MBA Boost, Management Ideas, dado que and Lengthy Travel. I received my MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.
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Sources: Fukuoka(FUOC), Organizing Committee for the Universiade 1995 | Subject: Travel & Tourism
This multimedia series describes how the Japanese people have struggled to adapt their language to the demands of modern society over the past 140 years.
Source: Kida Jun’ichiro | Subject: History
This handbook “was written with the aim of promoting a better understanding of Japanese crafts by explaining special and unfamiliar terms in plain language. Typical works are introduced with explanations of the techniques used and the themes they explore.” Covers ceramics; textiles, dyeing, and weaving; urushi art; metalwork; woodwork and bamboowork; dolls; and ivory, kirikane, cloisonne, glass, gemstones, and ink stones. Each section includes photographs, … [ Read more ]
Source: Nihon Kogeikai | Subject: Arts & Entertainment
On-the-scene reporting of Nagasaki, written in September, 1945 by American George Weller, “the first foreign reporter to enter Nagasaki following the U.S. atomic attack.” Copies of these stories, originally censored by U.S. occupation forces, were discovered after among Weller’s effects after his death in 2002. From the Mainichi Daily News, Japan.
Source: George Weller | Subject: History
This CAI program is designed to help you practice and review basic Japanese grammar. It covers many of the grammar points taught in elementary Japanese language courses.
The program is based on A Course in Modern Japanese (CMJ), Volumes 1 & 2 (Nagoya University Japanese Language Education Research Group, University of Nagoya Press, 1983). If, while working with the program, you have any questions concerning … [ Read more ]
Source: Nagoya University | Subject: Grammar
In addition to Japanese dictionary functionality, this website offers:
Source: M. Kamermans | Subjects: Grammar, Online Lessons
A collection of online and .pdf files covering basics of Japanese grammar. I personally found the Japanese Verbs section to be the most useful and comprehensive.
Source: Tim R. Matheson | Subject: Grammar
Contents:
1. So you’re thinking about hosting a Japanese student…
2. Students’ Questionnaire Results why they go and what they get out of it
3. Scrapbook of Japanese Art
4. Audrey Hepburn Alive and Doing Commercials in Japan
5. The Name Game What would it take to get you to change your name?
6. Japan Fact File
7. Operation Slipstop: Extortional Education a peek at the school … [ Read more ]
Source: Tim R. Matheson | Subject: Culture
A site with useful materials to help your preparation for the Japanese proficiency test (Nihongo nouryoku shiken – JLPT). Includes the following JLPT sections:
– JLPT word online
– JLPT grammar (currently missing level 1)
In addition to JLPT content, the following sections also exist:
– Language exchange
– Need student? (find private students and teaching jobs in Japan)
– J-star (famous … [ Read more ]
Source: JLD international Inc | Subject: JLPT Exam
This site offers quizzes to help you learn and review vocabulary (part of The Internet TESL Journal’s Activities for ESL Students). Tons of subjects are covered, some available in romanized Japanese to English and the rest in English to Japanese.
Source: The Internet TESL Journal | Subject: Vocabulary / Phrases
This page contains a quiz covering JLPT 4 verbs. See the bottom of the page for links to quizes for JLPT level 4 adjectives, nouns and other words.
Source: The Internet TESL Journal | Subject: JLPT Exam
This page contains a quiz covering JLPT 3 verbs. See the bottom of the page for links to quizes for JLPT level 3 adjectives, nouns and other words.
Source: The Internet TESL Journal | Subject: JLPT Exam
This page contains a quiz covering JLPT 2 verbs. See the bottom of the page for links to quizes for JLPT level 2 adjectives, nouns and other words.
Source: The Internet TESL Journal | Subject: JLPT Exam
Index to This Document
1. The Origin of Chinese Characters
1.1 The Birth of a Pictographic Scrip
1.2 Formation of Chinese Characters
2. Introduction of Chinese Characters to Japan
2.1 Early Stages
2.2 On and Kun Readings
2.3 Classification of On Reading
2.4 Special Uses
2.5 Language Reforms
3. Chinese Characters in Japanese
3.1 The Japanese Script
3.2 Functions of Kanji
3.3 Word-Formation
3.4 Meaning of Kanji
Source: Kanji Dictionary Publishing Society (KDPS) / Jack Halpern | Subject: Kanji
Get – as you would guess – a kanji-a-day with each Kanji tied to its respective JLPT level (online only). Additionally, find JLPT Kanji and vocab lists, JLPT kanji quizes, etc. The site is customizable (e.g. save a vocab list).
NOTE: free registration required
Source: kanji-a-day.com | Subject: JLPT Exam
A radical (bushu) is a common sub-element found in different kanji characters. Every kanji has a radical or a radical itself can be a kanji. Radicals express the general nature of the kanji characters. A radical is the part of the kanji character that gives you a clue to its origin, group, meaning or pronunciation. Many kanji dictionaries organize characters by their radicals.
There are … [ Read more ]
Source: About.com / Namiko Abe | Subject: Kanji
“You can use JapaneseLearning.com Friends to meet new international friends, find pen-pals and language learning partners, or meet your ideal match!
We’re the only service that will match you in THREE different ways, according to your Language Exchange, Dating, and Travel preferences”
Source: JapaneseLearning.com | Subjects: Connecting (Groups, Forums, Language Exchange, Meetups, etc.), Language Exchange
This page contains mnemonics for the kanji taught in the first six years of school in Japan (i.e. 1,006 kanji), as developed by Professor Kenneth Henshall. They have been extracted from his book: “A Guide To Remembering Japanese Characters” (Tuttle, 1995). The book covers all 1,945 general-use kanji.
This page has been prepared by William Clausing and Jim Breen with the kind permission of Professor Henshall … [ Read more ]
Sources: Professor Kenneth Henshall / Jim Breen, William Clausing | Subject: Kanji
Do you want a japanese english online dictionary or to lookup kanji?
# dictionary – lookup japanese or lookup english words, translations between both.
# kanji – lookup kanji by radicals and sub-radicals and search for the japanese word using that kanji
# custom dictionary – save english or japanese words into a private dictionary for later use
# useful phrases – a set of useful japanese … [ Read more ]
Source: http://spencer.blackmarket.net | Subjects: Language Study, Translate
History of Japanese papermaking, or washi, and the Japanese paper industry. Feature images of Japanese paper products, descriptions of types of paper (such as marbled paper and paper made from bamboo), profiles of “washi villages” in Japan, and brief information about paper folding and wrapping.
Source: Kansai International Public Relations Promotion Office | Subject: Arts & Entertainment