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The Japanese Lunisolar Calendar

In addition to the four seasons familiar to Westerners, Japan and other East Asian countries observe...

日本の伝統色 和色大辞典 — Japanese Traditional Color...

Kanji Up Close: 阜

As pointed out in a post at Nihongo Jouzu, 10 kanji are being added to the Joyo general use kanji...

Kanji Up Close: 麺

Here’s a useful kanji you don’t see in the classroom character lists: 麺　（めん） Meaning:...

Shodou for the DS: 毛筆で書く・相田みつをDS

Kanji Up Close: 琥珀

Today’s interesting kanji: 琥珀　（こはく） Meaning: “amber”  Recently spotted:...

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