Archive for the ‘ arts, sports ’ Category

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  What is “Ukiyoe” ? -Japanese woodblock print-

  Ukiyoe are wood-block prints and original paintings drawn in the Edo Period (1603-1867). Ukiyo refers to the v…
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  What is Kyudo ? -Japanese art of archery-

  The bow has been used as a tool for hunting since the ancient times. Kyudo was first practiced as a Shinto rit…
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  What is Karaoke ? -from of music culture originally from Japan sweeping the world-

  Karaoke was invented in Japan in 1971. Karaoke which means recorded music with no singing voice and it is used…
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  【Movie】What is Japanese Anime? -highly popular in the world-

  Japanese animation is highly recognized not only in Japan but also overseas with its intricate stories and hig…
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  What is Japanese Manga (comic) ? -from popular entertainment to serious stories-

  In Japan, various types of manga are created ranging from fun entertainment to serious stories that not only c…
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  What is “shiro” (castle) ? -base of military affairs and politics-

  In general, when one talks about Japanese castles, one probably imagines a castle with an impressive tenshukak…
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  【Movie】What is katana ? -the soul of the samurai treasured as a work of art today-

  Katana (Japanese sword) is a sword forged through an original method by as artisan called toko. It has a loose…
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  【Movie】What is Ninja ? -warrior with special techniques in the art of war-

  Ninja is a person who served for the daimyo (feudal load), or a load of a fief/manor during the Sengoku Period…