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Gagaku – Music of the Imperial Court of Japan
Gagaku 雅楽 literally means “elegant music” is a term that was originally used in contrast to Zokugaku (popular music) It was imported to Japan largely from China and… Continue Reading
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What is a Kimono / Culture in Short
Hello! how are you? Welcome to RoYuMi if you are here it is probably because you want to know what a “kimono” is. (You can watch the video… Continue Reading
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What is Japanese Sumo / Culture in Short
Hello! Welcome to RoYuMi and if you are here it is because you are wondering what Sumo is (You can watch the video or continue reading below) Normally… Continue Reading
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Hatsuyume – First New Years Dream
In Japanese culture, Hatsuyume (初夢) is the first dream of the new year, where ” hatsu ” is the kanji for ” beginning ” (初) and “yume” means… Continue Reading
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New Year’s Eve Decorations in Japan
Towards the end of December, you will notice many pine, bamboo and rope decorations adorning houses, shops and other buildings to welcome the new year in Japan. These… Continue Reading
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Tsukubai: Spiritual Wealth through Simplicity
A tsukubai (蹲踞) is a stone fountain that can be found at the entrance to Buddhist temples in Japan. This fountain is used for visitors to purify themselves… Continue Reading
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