August 6–8, 2026
Kodokan Youth Judo Summer Course
Training and learning alongside other young judoka, in a place closely connected with judo’s history.
Read the storyCulture, in context
A closer look at Japan.
Explore Japan’s culture and traditions through clear guides, detailed references, and everyday experiences in Tokyo.
What would you like to explore?
Start with something that interests you. We’ll help you find your next read.
Guide
Martial Arts
The ideas, histories, and training cultures behind Japan’s martial arts.
Wiki topicsFood Culture
Everyday meals, seasonal flavours, and the traditions around the table.
Wiki topicsRituals & Beliefs
Shrines, temples, festivals, and the meanings behind familiar customs.
Wiki topicsTraditional Arts
From a brushstroke to a tea bowl: craft, performance, and ways of seeing.
GuideAnime & Manga
Look beyond the stories to publishing, animation, and Japanese culture.
Wiki topicsEveryday Life
Homes, language, etiquette, and the small details of life in Japan.
A suggested reading path
Start with judo. Discover more of Japan.
Explore judo through its ideas, language, and dojo culture.
The Japan Culture Wiki
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Find clear explanations of Japanese terms, traditions, and cultural practices.
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From our life in Japan
Personal experiences that connect what we learn with the places we go.
Why TokyoWaltz exists
We began by sharing everyday life in Tokyo: familiar streets, small discoveries, and ordinary moments beyond the famous sights.
We wanted to share the stories and meanings behind Japan’s culture, too. TokyoWaltz connects what we experience with what we learn, to help you feel a little closer to Japan.
Our story