Official MAJET Japanese Resource List
Miyagi Dialects
Here is a link to a detailed explanation of Miyagi-ben. Also called "zuzu-ben", this dialect of Miyagi - and to some extent the Tohoku region - is spoken by many of the people throughout the prefecture; especially in rural areas. Written by Miyagi JET Alumnus Ben Rosenthal.
Another interesting website for different vocabulary and grammatical endings can be found here. (In Japanese)
Inside Miyagi, there are other dialects as well. Here is a brief explanation of Shichigahama's, for the curious. (In Japanese)
Here is one for Sendai (sometimes synonymous for "Miyagi-ben"). (In Japanese).
Here is a link to a detailed explanation of Miyagi-ben. Also called "zuzu-ben", this dialect of Miyagi - and to some extent the Tohoku region - is spoken by many of the people throughout the prefecture; especially in rural areas. Written by Miyagi JET Alumnus Ben Rosenthal.
Another interesting website for different vocabulary and grammatical endings can be found here. (In Japanese)
Inside Miyagi, there are other dialects as well. Here is a brief explanation of Shichigahama's, for the curious. (In Japanese)
Here is one for Sendai (sometimes synonymous for "Miyagi-ben"). (In Japanese).
Japanese Language
Dictionary Apps and Websites
Jisho.org
Online Japanese-English dictionary with powerful search functions. Website only.
Shirabe Jisho
A lightweight Japanese to English dictionary for iOS, supporting handwriting recognition.
Japanese
Another Japanese to English dictionary, this time for both iOS and Android. While the Android version doesn't support handwriting recognition, it is nonetheless still quite decent.
Imiwa?
Another dictionary app, but this time featuring translations to other languages; Japanese-German, Japanese-French, Japanese-Russian, and of course Japanese-English. For iOS.
Japanese Study Apps and Websites
JapanesePod101
A great source for studying useful, conversational Japanese. All the podcasts can be downloaded and listened to for free. There are additional study resources that can be purchased, but you are probably just as good without them.
Wanikani
The current go-to for online kanji learning among ALTs. While not free, it will cover quite near every kanji you could ever hope to learn, and then some.
Anki
A great flashcard program that allows you to download different cardsets depending on what you are studying. Great for Japanese and the JLPT in particular, but also available for other languages as well.
Renshuu
A former ALT's study site. Has a great deal of study options and resources. Very useful.
Tae Kim's Guide to Japanese
Online textbook which teaches some of the basic grammar and vocabulary in an easy to understand manner.
Marshall's Site
Website made by someone named Marshall with their professed goal being to make learning Japanese easier for everyone.
Language Drops
From the makers of Kahoot! comes Drops - a language learning system with content in a variety of languages, including Japanese!
NHK Easy Japanese News
NHK's news, this time rendered in easier Japanese for those learning the language. It's quite useful to stay up-to-date on news in Japanese.
Ryou Flashcards
A very simple website that allows you to set your own goals and pace. The cards are dividied into Kanji, Radicals, Vocabulary, and Sentences. If you want to focus on kanji you can choose between focusing on JLPT levels, Genki I or Genki II, WaniKani, or Remembering the Kanji.
Melf's Kanji Challenge
Melf was a 2003 JET in Hiroshima! The website is a wild nostalgia trip back to 2000's website era. She made this fun little application to study kanji specifically. While it does not have all of the kanjis it does have a significant amount of most commonly used kanji. You can try Kanji to Kana and Kanji to English as well as vis versa.
Authentic Nihongo
A Japanese language learning blog that's filled with bite-sized articles that's run by Ben Rosenthal, a former Miyagi JET! He created the blog to help students transition from textbook Japanese to IRL Japanese. It's great for beginners looking for some real life application of some grammar points found in the textbooks.
JLPT Focused
MLC Japanese Level Check
Meguro Language Center is a Japanese Language school in Tokyo. Their website allows people to check their Japanese abilities without having to sign up for their school. Very simple layout.
Jon Waller's JLPT Resource Page
A person named Jon Waller compiled resources specifically aimed at the JLPT. He has vocabulary, kanji, and grammar lists in .doc and .pdf form for easy editing and printing. The terms also come in .anki and .mem for usage with Anki and Mnemosyne (another flashcard site like Anki)! Some of the information on the website is outdated. For example, you don't need a paper application to sign up to the JLPT anymore, but the resources are still very useful!
JLPT Sensei
JLPT Sensei is a great website catered to those who are trying to pass the JLPT. Everything is organized into different levels and each level has Grammar, Vocabulary, and Kanji Lists to study. The website is completely free but if you become their Patreon supporter for 5USD a month you can get extra downloads such as pre-made flashcards and practice worksheets.
Dictionary Apps and Websites
Jisho.org
Online Japanese-English dictionary with powerful search functions. Website only.
Shirabe Jisho
A lightweight Japanese to English dictionary for iOS, supporting handwriting recognition.
Japanese
Another Japanese to English dictionary, this time for both iOS and Android. While the Android version doesn't support handwriting recognition, it is nonetheless still quite decent.
Imiwa?
Another dictionary app, but this time featuring translations to other languages; Japanese-German, Japanese-French, Japanese-Russian, and of course Japanese-English. For iOS.
Japanese Study Apps and Websites
JapanesePod101
A great source for studying useful, conversational Japanese. All the podcasts can be downloaded and listened to for free. There are additional study resources that can be purchased, but you are probably just as good without them.
Wanikani
The current go-to for online kanji learning among ALTs. While not free, it will cover quite near every kanji you could ever hope to learn, and then some.
Anki
A great flashcard program that allows you to download different cardsets depending on what you are studying. Great for Japanese and the JLPT in particular, but also available for other languages as well.
Renshuu
A former ALT's study site. Has a great deal of study options and resources. Very useful.
Tae Kim's Guide to Japanese
Online textbook which teaches some of the basic grammar and vocabulary in an easy to understand manner.
Marshall's Site
Website made by someone named Marshall with their professed goal being to make learning Japanese easier for everyone.
Language Drops
From the makers of Kahoot! comes Drops - a language learning system with content in a variety of languages, including Japanese!
NHK Easy Japanese News
NHK's news, this time rendered in easier Japanese for those learning the language. It's quite useful to stay up-to-date on news in Japanese.
Ryou Flashcards
A very simple website that allows you to set your own goals and pace. The cards are dividied into Kanji, Radicals, Vocabulary, and Sentences. If you want to focus on kanji you can choose between focusing on JLPT levels, Genki I or Genki II, WaniKani, or Remembering the Kanji.
Melf's Kanji Challenge
Melf was a 2003 JET in Hiroshima! The website is a wild nostalgia trip back to 2000's website era. She made this fun little application to study kanji specifically. While it does not have all of the kanjis it does have a significant amount of most commonly used kanji. You can try Kanji to Kana and Kanji to English as well as vis versa.
Authentic Nihongo
A Japanese language learning blog that's filled with bite-sized articles that's run by Ben Rosenthal, a former Miyagi JET! He created the blog to help students transition from textbook Japanese to IRL Japanese. It's great for beginners looking for some real life application of some grammar points found in the textbooks.
JLPT Focused
MLC Japanese Level Check
Meguro Language Center is a Japanese Language school in Tokyo. Their website allows people to check their Japanese abilities without having to sign up for their school. Very simple layout.
Jon Waller's JLPT Resource Page
A person named Jon Waller compiled resources specifically aimed at the JLPT. He has vocabulary, kanji, and grammar lists in .doc and .pdf form for easy editing and printing. The terms also come in .anki and .mem for usage with Anki and Mnemosyne (another flashcard site like Anki)! Some of the information on the website is outdated. For example, you don't need a paper application to sign up to the JLPT anymore, but the resources are still very useful!
JLPT Sensei
JLPT Sensei is a great website catered to those who are trying to pass the JLPT. Everything is organized into different levels and each level has Grammar, Vocabulary, and Kanji Lists to study. The website is completely free but if you become their Patreon supporter for 5USD a month you can get extra downloads such as pre-made flashcards and practice worksheets.
