Japanese school-calendar vocabulary
Learn Japanese words for the school year, entrance and graduation ceremonies, and seasonal breaks, with a calendar and explained practice.
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An Edo-period merchant shop
Explore a cloth shop in Edo with Japanese words for merchants, customers, goods and cash, plus examples and explained practice.
Read and practiseWords for an Edo-period tea house
Explore tea houses of the Edo period through Japanese words for travellers, tea, dumplings and a place to stop and rest.
Read and practiseEdo-period travellers and inns
Learn Japanese words for highways, post stations and inns while exploring where travellers stopped in the Edo period.
Read and practiseEdo post stations and journeys
Explore Edo-period post stations, inns and roads through Japanese examples and practice grounded in historical travel.
Read and practiseJapanese castle towns in the Edo period
Learn Japanese words for castle towns, warriors and merchants, and explore how urban districts developed around castles.
Read and practiseMarkets and trade in Edo
Learn Japanese for fish markets, wholesalers and retail while exploring trade around Edo’s Nihonbashi district.
Read and practiseClothing in Edo Japan: kosode and obi
Discover Edo-period clothing vocabulary, including kosode robes, obi sashes and patterns, with Japanese examples.
Read and practiseMoney in Edo Japan: ryō, mon and koban
Learn Japanese words for Edo-period money, from gold koban and ryō to mon and money changing, with practice.
Read and practiseEdo lighting: andon lamps and lanterns
Learn Japanese words for Edo-period lighting, from indoor oil lamps and portable lanterns to flame and fuel.
Read and practiseTravel and transport in the Edo period
Learn Japanese for walking, horses, palanquins and boats while exploring travel on Edo-period roads and rivers.
Read and practiseFood and tea in Edo
Learn Japanese words for soba, sushi, tea and sweets through everyday scenes inspired by food culture in Edo.
Read and practiseReading Edo shop signs and curtains
Learn to read shop names, goods and marks on signs and entrance curtains in an imagined Edo-period setting.
Read and practiseSeasonal foods and menus in Japan
Learn Japanese for seasonal ingredients, hot pots and menus, and ask what is in season with natural polite phrases.
Read and practiseNeighbourhood festivals and invitations
Learn Japanese words for local festivals, stalls and lanterns, and invite a neighbour to go together politely.
Read and practiseShrines and temples in Japanese
Learn Japanese words for shrines, temples, gates and prayers through six examples and a short vocabulary practice.
Read and practiseAt the Japanese public bathhouse
Learn useful Japanese for a public bathhouse, from asking for a towel to washing before entering the shared bath.
Read and practiseJapanese New Year greetings and customs
Learn when to exchange Japanese New Year greetings and explore osechi, shrine visits and New Year cards.
Read and practiseGiving a gift in Japanese
Learn how to offer a gift or travel souvenir, thank the giver, and choose Japanese verbs for the direction of giving.
Read and practiseRooms and tatami in Japanese homes
Learn Japanese words for rooms, tatami mats and the entrance, and practise describing a home in polite sentences.
Read and practiseReading a Japanese bento menu
Read a Japanese bento menu: identify salmon, fried chicken, rice and prices, then practise choosing a meal.
Read and practiseReading a local government notice
Learn Japanese words for applications, counters and deadlines in a local government notice, and practise finding practical details.
Read and practiseCherry-blossom viewing in Japanese
Learn Japanese words for cherry-blossom viewing, from blossoms and full bloom to a picnic beneath the trees.
Read and practiseTalking about the rainy season
Learn to discuss Japan’s rainy season, humid weather, umbrellas and slow-drying laundry in natural everyday Japanese.
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