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Japanese Culture and Traditions
Why Japanese People Sit on the Floor Not on a Chair?
Why Japanese people sit on the floor not on a chair or a sofa? It's for making full use of a limited space in a house smaller than the global standard. Even if you live in a huge house, it's not that bad to stay on the floor for more relax. Let me share one of the Japanese wisdoms of life. -
Japanese Culture and Traditions
Japanese Culture and Traditions: Respect for Craftsmanship Seen in Kendo
Japan enjoyed the medal rush in Judo in the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Shohei Ohno, winning a gold medal in the 73 kg competition of Judo, has reminded me of the fact that Judo was not a sport before. He never raises his fist or even smiles after winning matches in order to show his respect and consideration to opponents. -
Japanese Culture and Traditions
Japanese History Guide: The Differences between Japanese and European Castles
The main purpose of building castles is the same in Japan and European countries: Defense against enemies, but there are many differences in material, structure, etc. between them. They arise from the difference in the characters of the wars between Japan and European countries. -
Japanese Culture and Traditions
Japanese History Guide: The Quality of Nails in the Best Samurai Period
Samurai governed Japan for about 700 years, from 1185 to 1867. The age of samurai is divided into some periods. According to a popular theory, samurais in the first period (the Kamakura period, from 1185 to 1333) are believed to be strongest and bravest. It is said that “You look like a Kamakura samurai” was the best praising words for samurais even in the last days of the samurai age. -
Japanese Culture and Traditions
Japanese Culture and Traditions: A Blend of Many Cultures in Japan
Christmas, Halloween, Valentine's day, etc. These events are very popular in Japan, though the percentage of the Christian population in Japan is only 1%. You can see many different cultures are mixed up and changed into Japanese culture. -
Japanese Culture and Traditions
Japanese Culture and Traditions: What You Should Be Careful When You Are in Kyoto
Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, is well known for its rich history and culture. The language of Kyoto people is sometimes difficult to understand even for Japanese people living outside Kyoto. Let's see the points we have to be careful about in communication in Kyoto. -
Japan Travel in the Know
Japan Tips from Locals: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Imperial Hotel
【The hotel was intact even after the Great Kanto Earthquake】 The Imperial Hotel was built in 1923, demolished in 1967. Only the entrance is still left as a museum in a small city in Aichi prefecture, far away from Tokyo where it was or...
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