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Kendo – The Way of the Sword
Kendō (剣道, lit. ‘way of the sword’) is a modern Japanese martial art, descended from kenjutsu . Originally, it was mainly practiced by samurai. Today it is considered… Continue Reading
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Tofu – Japan’s Super Food
Tofu is an ingredient or dish, very characteristic of Japanese cuisine, which to a certain extent encompasses its characteristics, it is unique, with a mild, nutritious flavor and… Continue Reading
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What is Kabuki / JAPAN in Short
Kabuki (歌舞伎) is believed to have originated in the early Edo period, where Izumo no Okuni , a shrine maiden, developed a new style of dramatic dance and… Continue Reading
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Learn about traditional Japanese masks and their uses
Traditional Japanese masks (お面) are mostly decorative and can be found most easily at festivals and shrine events. Other masks are worn during certain Shinto dances or by… Continue Reading
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We recommend this Collection of Juvenile Novels to practice your Japanese! (book)
For those of you who are learning Japanese, we recommend this selection of classic works of universal literature, presented in a youthful collection in a Japanese version with… Continue Reading
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Izumo Taisha – The place where Shinto deities gather
Izumo Taisha Shrine (出雲大社) is located in the city of Izumo in Shimane Prefecture , an hour west of Matsue by train and is one of the most… Continue Reading
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