It can be as complicated or simple as you want, depending on the dish and your language level. This is a great way to practice using imperatives and the form ～てください, ～でください. 8; Tea ceremony in Japanese culture. The beauty of Japanese gardens. The art of Japanese flower arranging. Festivals and Matsuri in Japanese culture. The Code of Bushido and its influence on society. J-Pop and Kawaii pop culture phenomena. Sushi, ramen and other culinary delights from Japan.4. Ideal for specialized Japanese vocabulary: Tangorin. Available on: Browser. Price: Free, 2.50 months or 30 years without advertising. Tangorin is ideal for learners who want more than just an English-Japanese dictionary. You can search for translations using English, Kanji, Kana and Romaji, or even by Japanese radicals. There are ways to express half past one and quarter past one in Japanese, although the idea is slightly different from English. If it is: 30, you can say "時30分 しちじさんじゅっぷん shichi ji sanjuppun, 7時半 しちじはん shichi ji han, although, 8時30分前 はちじさんじゅっぷんまえ hachi ji.