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Lesson LibraryJapanese Culture with Risa
Absolute Beginner
Japanese Culture with Risa
Join our teacher Risa as she takes you around Japan.
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Contents
54 Video Lessons
1

Cat Café in Japan

Learn about a cat café in Japan

Video
 • 7 Minutes
2

Pokémon Go in Japan

Learn about Pokémon Go in Japan

Video
 • 2 Minutes
3

How to Wear a Yukata in Japan

Learn about how to wear a yukata

Video
 • 7 Minutes
4

The Ultimate Japanese Ice Cream Taste Test with Risa

Watch the ultimate Japanese ice cream taste test with Risa

Video
 • 5 Minutes
5

How to Fill Out Japanese Postcards

Learn how to fill out Japanese postcards

Video
 • 4 Minutes
6

Try Exclusive Japanese Halloween Candy with Risa

See Ris trying the Japanese Halloween Candy

Video
 • 4 Minutes
7

Learn How to Say Happy Birthday In Japanese

Learn how to say "Happy Birthday"

Video
 • 1 Minute
8

Exploring Asakusa in Tokyo - Japanese Temple, Food and More

Learn about about exploring Asakusa

Video
 • 3 Minutes
9

Tokyo Comic Con 2016

Visit Tokyo Comic Con 2016 with Risa

Video
 • 1 Minute
10

Stan Lee’s Opening Ceremony at Tokyo Comic Con 2016!

Listen to Stan Lee's opening ceremony at Tokyo Comic Con 2016

Video
 • 4 Minutes
11

The Most Touristic Spot in in Tokyo: Nakamise Dori

Visit Nakamise Dori with Risa

Video
 • 3 Minutes
12

Japanese 2016 Best Cosplay Showcase

Check out best cosplay showcase with Risa

Video
 • 4 Minutes
13

The Oldest Temple in Tokyo: Senso-ji

Take a trip with Risa to Senso-ji

Video
 • 3 Minutes
14

How To Open an Onigiri Properly

Learn how to open an onigiri like a Japanese

Video
 • 1 Minute
15

Risa's Self-Defense Lesson

Learn how to defend yourself

Video
 • 2 Minutes
16

What Do Japanese and English Speakers Want to Say in Each Other's Language?

Find out what Japanese words or phrases Foreigners in Japan want to know

Video
 • 11 Minutes
17

Japan Valentine's Day Chocolate Guide 2017 - Risa on Facebook LIVE

Learn Valentine's Day Chocolate Guide

Video
 • 6 Minutes
18

5 Things to Avoid While Eating

Learn five things that you need to avoid while eating in Japan

Video
 • 2 Minutes
19

Spring Seasonal Snacks

Learn the popular spring snacks in Japan

Video
 • 6 Minutes
20

Cherry Blossom in Japan - From Sakura to Hanami!

Learn how Japanese people enjoy Chrry Blossom, Hanami

Video
 • 3 Minutes
21

Risa Climbs Mt. Fuji

Watch Risa climbing Mt. Fuji

Video
 • 3 Minutes
22

How to Bow Properly in a Japanese Way

Learn how to bow properly

Video
 • 3 Minutes
23

How to Exchange Your Business Card in a Japanese Way

Learn how to exchange business cards in Japan

Video
 • 3 Minutes
24

Summer Goods in Japan

Learn the most popular summer goods in Japan

Video
 • 11 Minutes
25

Hanabi-Firework Festival

Learn how Japanese people enjoy firework festival

Video
 • 7 Minutes
26

Japanese Festival Food

Learn the most popular Japanese festival food

Video
 • 5 Minutes
27

Everything About Japanese Matcha Green Tea

Learn all about Japanese green tea

Video
 • 6 Minutes
28

Japanese Convenience Store, Conbini

Learn all about Japanese convenience stores

Video
 • 7 Minutes
29

Buying tickets at a Conbini

Learn how to buy tickets at a Japanese conbini

Video
 • 9 Minutes
30

Awaodori Festival

Learn how Japanese people celebrate Awaodori Festival

Video
 • 4 Minutes
31

Train Maps in Japan

Learn how to read train maps in Japan

Video
 • 4 Minutes
32

Introduction to Kendo - Japanese Sports

Learn the basics of Kendo with Risa

Video
 • 8 Minutes
33

How to Buy and Use Suica And Pasmo Cards in Japan

Learn how to use Japanese transportation card - Suica and Pasmo

Video
 • 5 Minutes
34

Japanese Toilets

Learn all about Japanese toilets

Video
 • 3 Minutes
35

Why Do Japanese People Wear Masks?

Learn why Japanese people wear masks

Video
 • 6 Minutes
36

Japanese Habits

Learn about common Japanese habits

Video
 • 5 Minutes
37

Best Things to Do in Akihabara

Learn how to go around Akihabara

Video
 • 6 Minutes
38

Japanese Gacha-Gacha

Learn about Japanese Gacha-Gacha

Video
 • 6 Minutes
39

Karaoke

Learn all about Japanese Karaoke

Video
 • 7 Minutes
40

5 Japanese Sweets You MUST Try

Learn five best sweets in Japan

Video
 • 12 Minutes
41

Encounter with a Red Panda

Meet a red panda with Risa

Video
 • 8 Minutes
42

The Scariest Bar in Japan - Eating with Ghosts

Learn about the scariest bar in Japan

Video
 • 13 Minutes
43

Bettara-ichi, the Sourest Festival in Japan

Learn about Bettara-ichi, a Japanese festival

Video
 • 7 Minutes
44

Exploring Ueno - Things to Do in Tokyo

Learn things to in Ueno, Tokyo

Video
 • 2 Minutes
45

How to Enjoy a Japanese Family Sushi Restaurant

Learn how to enjoy sushi restaurants in Japan

Video
 • 2 Minutes
46

How to Hanami: A Beginner’s Guide to Cherry Blossoms Viewing in Japan

Learn how to enjoy Hanami season in Japan

Video
 • 8 Minutes
47

Cheapest Store in Japan: 100 Yen Shop! ($1 Store - Daiso ダイソ)

Learn about the cheapest store in Japan

Video
 • 3 Minutes
48

Discover the Best Street Food in Japan: OSAKA!

Learn about the best street food in Osaka, Japan

Video
 • 2 Minutes
49

Alpaca Encounter! Travel in Japanese Countryside

Learn about the Japanese Countryside

Video
 • 4 Minutes
50

Don’t go to Japan without knowing these 10 Japanese Gestures

Learn 10 common Japanese Gestures

Video
 • 6 Minutes
51

What is Japanese People's Favorite Music? (interview)

Learn about Japanese people's favorite music

Video
 • 15 Minutes
52

Interview: How Do Japanese People Enjoy Cherry Blossom?

Learn how Japanese people enjoy Cherry Blossom

Video
 • 14 Minutes
53

World's First Robot Hotel!

Learn about the World's First Robot Hotel

Video
 • 5 Minutes
54

Being a Pet Owner in Japan (interview)

Learn some tips about owning a pet in Japan

Video
 • 26 Minutes