Welcome to Japanese- Kantan Kana. Japanese has three writing systems: Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji.

Pronunciation is the key to clear communication in any language and in this video series, you'll learn to perfect your Japanese pronunciation! Whether you're new to Japanese or have been studying for a while and want to polish your pronunciation, this series is for you.

The history of Japan past and present is the story of the kami, the supernatural, not quite godlike spirits who underlie the Japanese-ness of Japan-who created the Japanese islands at the beginning of time and remain today the ones responsible for health and luck, for success in childbirth and business, for the proper functioning of silicon chips and the uniqueness and unity of the Japanese. This program begins with the creation myth of Japan and...

Melaka and George Town, historic cities of the Straits of Malacca, have developed over 500 years of trading and cultural exchanges between East and West. The influences of Asia and Europe have endowed the towns with a specific multicultural heritage that is both tangible and intangible. With its government buildings, churches, squares and fortifications, Melaka demonstrates the early stages of this history originating in the 15th-century Malay sultanate...

In this lesson, you'll learn How to Eat a Typical Japanese Meal at Home.

More than 80 years of unstinting devotion to his craft have made 98-year-old Yatsujiro Yamaguchi one of the best textile artists in Japan-and perhaps the world. Filmed at the Nishijin Textile Center and other locations, this program showcases the obi, the key component of traditional female garb and the epitome of Japanese elegance and refinement, as woven by Mr. Yatsujiro. Noh costumes are also spotlighted as the video addresses topics such as the...

Yoshio delights in the everyday sounds of Tokyo, but when a musician tells him that her favorite sound is ma, the Japanese word for silence, Yoshio sets out to hear this sound for himself among the hustle and bustle of the city. Includes information on the Japanese concept of ma.

Home to serene temples, peaceful zen gardens, first-class museums and futuristic skyscrapers, Tokyo blends seamlessly the best of ancient and contemporary Japan. Make the most of your trip to Japan s dynamic capital with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Tokyo has to offer and ensuring that you don t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable;...

Dodsworth's duck companion is surprisingly well-behaved during a visit to Tokyo, although he does fall into the koi pond at the Imperial Palace and becomes the center of attention at a Sanja Festival.