Famous sounds in Japan - the 100 Soundscapes project online

Here  is an audio project to get familiar with cultural literacy for learners of Japanese life and language.

Some may already know many of this famous sounds, or at least have heard of the place where the sound originates, but probably there is also some of this sonic heritage that is unfamiliar, too.

Article in English, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/100_Soundscapes_of_Japan

Article in Japanese, https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%81%AE%E9%9F%B3%E9%A2%A8%E6%99%AF100%E9%81%B8

fatherhood in 2024 Japan (radio segment June 5)

https://theworld.org/stories/2024/06/05/japanese-dads-struggle-to-reform-fatherhood

Compact story on the daily radio show, The World, that introduces the changing meaning and shape of fatherhood in Japan.

Watching "Walks Japan" on YouTube

Looking around the streetscapes while reading/hearing the commentary (in large font size), this channel on YouTube is good for adjusting visual experience and hearing experience to daily life in Tokyo.

https://www.youtube.com/@WALKSJAPAN

WALKS JAPAN Welcome to "Walks Japan" Welcome to our YouTube channel dedicated to helping you learn Japanese effectively and confidently! Whether you're a beginner or aiming for JLPT proficiency, our content is tailored to enhance your Japanese language journey. Dive into our easy Japanese lessons, where you'll master kanji, improve your speaking skills, and explore the nuances of Nihongo. Join us as we guide you through how to learn Japanese efficiently, making your language learning experience enjoyable and rewarding! www.youtube.com

Types of kanji out in the world - categories and patterns

Thread (in English) from Dr. Wes Robertson on categories of kanji: Kun+On yomi, On+Kun yomi, hyakusho yomi (wrong reading that is normalized), ate-ji yomi, gikun yomi (e.g. "ha-to" heart for kokoro), and so on: https://twitter.com/ScriptingJapan/status/1783398272222298117 

celebrating 850 years of Jodo-shu at Chion-in in Kyoto

The public Youtube channel for Chion-in (total playback time 2 hours, but made in 2022; not the 2024 actual livestream recording) carries a recording of the April ceremonies, in case you'd like to share with colleagues, friends, and students. The opening minutes have the Sho, along with flute, drum, cymbal. Very haunting if it is a person's first time to listen; even for old-timers it is impressive, too.

https://youtu.be/HgXZNjQXCi4