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About Japan | | | |
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 | Visiting Japan
Our recommended tour of Japan! Click here |
 | Brewing Japanese Green Tea
Learn how the Japanese prepare the perfect cup of tea! Click here
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 | Using Money When Visiting Japan
How to get and use cash when traveling in Japan Click here |
 | Japanese Chopstick Etiquite
Learn the dos and don'ts of dining with Japanese chopsticks. Click here |
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 | Accidental Poetry
Read and see what happens when the English language meets the Japanese advertising industry. Click here |
 | Maneki Neko Corner
History, photos and art related to this most famous Japanese cat. Click here |
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 | Japanese Ceramics
Discover the interesting world of Japanese ceramics and the Japanese "pottery village." Click here |
 | Japanese Family Crests
Discover the origin and history of these beautiful and creative family emblems. Click here |
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 | The Legend of Daruma
The fascinating story of the founder of Zen Buddhism. Click here |
 | Japanese Buddhism in the Home
Learn the history of how and why the Japanese began keeping small Buddhist alters in the home. Click here |
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 | Keicar - Japan's Official Economy Car
Cheap to own, easy to park and fun to see!
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 | Life on the Japanese Floor
An old way of living alive and well in modern Japan. Click here |
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 | Peko-chan
Japan's bobble-headed cake mascot. Click here |
 | Shinto Religion
Japan's native faith.
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Inari Fox Messenger
Magical protector of
Inari Shinto shrines.
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Buddhist Prayer Beads
Learn the history and
function of these very special religious implements.
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Traditional
Japanese Footwear
From formal sandals to platform
clogs the footwear of old Japan is alive and well today in select
pockets of Japanese culture.
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Kappa - Japanese Water Imp
Discover what
really lurks beneath the calm, still waters of Japanese lakes and streams.
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Japanese Geta Ice Skates
Learn how some Japanese in the past created their own style of ice skates using traditional Japanese geta shoes! Click here |
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Clean Mind and Body
Japanese purification rituals.
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Shichifukujin Luck Gods
An interesting
assemblage of deities from a variety of Asian religious traditions.
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Tanuki Raccoon Dog
Japan's pot-bellied bar
mascot.
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Girl's Day
A
special day in Japan reserved just for girls.
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Honorable Food - Japanese Rice
Learn about the
history and cultural significance of rice in Japan.
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Kokeshi Wooden
Dolls
One of Japan's most unique and interesting
folk crafts.
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Japanese Tengu
What creatures of myth
inhabit Japan's mountainous interior?
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Ramen
Noodles
Asia's original fast food.
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Doraemon - Cartoon Robot Cat
We all could
use a friend like Doraemon.
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Japanese
Drinking Culture
The role and function of alcohol
in modern Japan.
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Long Noodles and Long Luck
The tradition of eating soba noodles in Japan on new
years eve.
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Ramune
Soda
This old fashioned Japanese beverage is as
much fun to open as it is to drink. Click below to learn more!
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Old Japanese Coins
Learn about coins in old Japan and read a profile of one of
Japan's most successful feudal era coins.
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Soy Sauce -
Shoyu
Japan's general purpose seasoning.
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"Made in Japan"
A brief history of Japanese export to the United States.
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Sake
Rice Wine
Learn about the history and cultural importance of
Japanese wine.
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Ichiroemon
Profile of a traditional Japanese crafts family.
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Harikonotora
Papier-mache tigers of old Japan.
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Japanese Paper Lanterns
Beautiful and elegant sources of illumination.
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Noh and
Kyogen Theatre
Beautiful and interesting traditional Japanese theatre.
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Japanese Mirrors - Kagami
Learn the history and cultural significance of mirrors in old
Japan.
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Okame
and The Whistler
Famous traditional Japanese theater pair.
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Old Fashioned Japanese Cradles
Bundled babies in old Japan.
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Dosojin
Highway Gods
Protecting travelers and village
borders throughout Japan.
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Fudo "The Immovable"
Fierce leader of protective Buddhist task force.
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Shrine Dogs -
Komainu
Watchdogs of Japanese Shinto shrines.
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Kimono
Japan's beautiful and interesting native costume.
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The World's
First Comic Book
Were Japanese woodblock prints really used to make the
world's first comics?
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Oden
Chunky, hearty stew-like Japanese meal.
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Sushi &
Sashimi
Trace the origin and history of raw fish consumption in
Japan.
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Daikon
Japan's Godzilla garden radish.
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Japanese Tea
Culture
The art and lifestyle of tea.
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Boy's Day
A special day for young Japanese boys.
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Russo-Japanese
War
Japan's greatest modern military victory.
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The Game of Go
Asia's ancient board game.
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Jinja -
Shrines of the Shinto Religion
Centers of Japanese
worship and community.
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Jizo - Japan's Favorite Divinity
Patron of
travelers, pilgrims and children.
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