Sports in Japanese Culture
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The 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics is fast approaching and the whole of Japan is preparing for the much anticipated event. Traditional sports as well as…
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Winter 2019 Culture Class Around Tokyo
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What better way to experience the culture and way of life of Japan than first-hand, surrounded by locals as well as historical structures and destinations.…
Read ArticleSymbolic Animals in Japanese Culture
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Japan’s traditional religion is Shinto. It focuses on ritual practices that links modern Japan to its ancient past. Shinto practices can be traced back to…
Read ArticleThe Japanese Geisha Culture
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Heartache, unrequited love, loss, death, and pain. Words that we wish we could avoid in our lifetime. Such human emotions bring bittersweet memories and experiences…
Read ArticleCulture Shock and Rhinesmith’s 10 Phases of Cultural Adjustment
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Adjusting to life in another country such as Japan can be quite a daunting task. It is a life-changing experience. There’s the unfamiliar language and…
Read ArticleUnique Japanese Culture and Traditions
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Japan has a rich, colorful culture dating back to the country’s prehistoric period known as the Jōmon period between 14,000 and 300 BCE. The culture…
Read ArticleThe Amazing Ryukyu Culture
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Located at the southwest tip of Japan are the islands of Okinawa. Okinawa is made up of 160 islands and is home to the indigenous Ryukyuan or Lewchewan…
Read ArticleCats in Japanese Culture and History
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Cats are often the stuff of legend–they embody mysticism. It is no wonder that cats have been culturally significant for many nations. Their relationship with…
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