Japanese Bathroom Etiquette - The Bathtub - Japanese Culture
In Japan, the sole purpose of the bathtub is to soak away the troubles of the day, not to clean your body. All members of a household share the same bathwater, so actual washing of your birthday suit is done outside the tub, before getting ... [... more]
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Year of the Ox - 2009 - Japanese Zodiac - Japanese Culture
In Japan, everyone knows what year of the zodiac they were born in, for it is believed to play a part in influencing character and personality. Those born in the year of the Ox are said to be patient, kind, talented, smart, and successful. Oxen ... [... more]
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Japanese Christmas Cake Recipe - Japanese Culture
Believe it or not, the Japanese do celebrate Christmas, even though most of the nation is not Christian. The holiday is a time for celebrating family and romance, and what a better way to celebrate than eating lots of delicious food! If you would ... [... more]
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Beans for Dessert? - Japanese Culture
In Japan, the most popular desserts are actually made from a small red bean called azuki. Boiled and mixed with sugar, it forms anko, a sweet bean paste that is a popular filling for many treats. Below is a list of just a few of the dessert ... [... more]
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Regions of Japan - Japanese Culture
Of Japan's four main islands, Hokkaido is the northernmost and second largest. Winters are harsh, with average temperatures ranging from only 10 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit (-12 to -4 degrees Celsius). Hokkaido is the least developed of Japan's ... [... more]
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What is Cosplay - Japanese Culture
The term cosplay originated in Japan, though the activity itself has become increasingly popular in the Unites States, as well as in other parts of the world. An abbreviation for costume play, cosplay refers to the practice of dressing up in ... [... more]
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Prefectures in Shikoku - Japanese Culture
The Shikoku region of Japan contains four of Japan's prefectures: Ehime, Kagawa, Kochi, and Tokushima. Ehime Prefecture contains Shikoku's largest city, Matsuyama. Matsuyama is home to one of Japan's few remaining original castles, Matsuyamajo. ... [... more]
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Anime at DragonCon - Japanese Culture
Every year on Labor Day weekend, DragonCon invades downtown Atlanta. Though its main focus is on anything related to fantasy and science fiction, the convention also features a programming track dedicated specifically to anime. Anime fans show up ... [... more]
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Types of Manga - Japanese Culture
Manga is the Japanese word for comics, which are read by people of all ages and backgrounds in Japan. There are many different types of manga, but most stories can be classified under one of the following different types of categories: Kodomo is ... [... more]
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Japanese Culture at DragonCon 2008 - Japanese Culture
Every year on Labor Day weekend, DragonCon invades downtown Atlanta. Though its main focus is on anything related to fantasy and science fiction, the convention has, for years, also featured a programming track dedicated specifically to anime. ... [... more]
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Try Japanese Barbeque this Summer - Japanese Culture
If you're getting tired of summers filled with just burgers and hot dogs, you may want to try putting something else on the grill this year. Whether you are new to eating Japanese food or one of its biggest fans, you may find delight in sampling ... [... more]
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Maneki Neko - Japan's Lucky Cat - Japanese Culture
Lucky rabbit's foot not working for you anymore? If you still have an old good luck charm lying around the house, perhaps it's time to throw it away and find a new and better one. Forget the rabbit. Why not try a cat instead? In Japan, good luck ... [... more]
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