Learn practical Japanese while exploring traditions Culture

• This Japanese culture course focuses on speaking Japanese through cultural activities.
• By taking this course, you can talk about Japanese culture in Japanese.
• You will also learn about daily life and history during the Meiji and Taisho periods.
• There are 9 lessons in total, each lasting 45 minutes.
• Students who complete all 9 lessons receive a special bonus.
  You can see Soseki Natsume’s handwritten manuscript, available only in this course.
  Learn more in this article: My Ancestor Kōsho Made Seals for Soseki: A Surprising Connection

Lesson 1 : Japanese Food (Everyday Meals)

• Talk about foods you like and want to eat.
• Ask and answer questions about where to eat.

Lesson 2 : Washoku (Traditional Japanese Cuisine)

• Talk about ingredients in Japanese seasonings and dishes.
• Explain how to use the seasonings.

Lesson 3 : Japanese Events ① (Seasonal Traditions)

• Explain what a seasonal event is and when it happens.
• Say what people do at the event.

Lesson 4 : Japanese Events ② (Local Festivals)

• Say where a seasonal festival takes place.
• Describe the atmosphere of the festival and share your impression.

Lesson 5 : Traditional Experiences (Tea Ceremony, Calligraphy, etc.)

• Talk about what cultural activity you experienced and who you did it with.
• Share what you want to try next and explain what can be done in the activity.

Lesson 6 : Traditional Crafts

• Explain how traditional crafts are made and how they are used.
• Describe the unique characteristics of these crafts.

Lesson 7 : Famous Places in Japan

• Talk about when and by whom famous buildings were built.
• Practice asking for permission and responding politely.

Lesson 8 : Life in the Meiji and Taisho Eras

• Talk about changes in homes, clothing, and transportation during these eras.
• Describe how food, entertainment, and daily tools were different from today.

Lesson 9 : Literature in the Meiji and Taisho Eras

• Talk about famous authors and painters of the Meiji and Taisho periods, such as Soseki Natsume.
• Ask and answer questions about their works.

How to Book This Course

You can easily reserve and pay for the lessons through YCBM.
All lessons are conducted online via Google Meet, allowing you to participate comfortably from anywhere.