Fall in Japan
Autumn in Japan is just around the corner. The season is full of festivals and events that mark the harvest time as well as the…
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Explore the culture, lifestyle, and excitement of studying abroad in Japan.
Kumiko: The Art of Japanese Woodwork
Japanese traditional arts and handicrafts vary in many regions of Japan with each area having their own specialties. Local arts and handicrafts have had many…
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The Origins of Karate in Japan
One of Japan’s popular sports is karate, the “way of the empty hand”. It is a form of martial arts that doesn’t use weapons. Karate is…
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The Burakumin of Japan
Japan is said to have a homogeneous society, which means the quality or state of being of a similar kind or of having a uniform structure…
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Typhoons in Japan
Typhoons are mature tropical cyclones that is quite common in the Northwestern Pacific Basin accounting for almost a third of the world’s annual tropical cyclones….
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Why Japanese Don’t Wear Shoes in Homes
In Japan, it is customary to remove shoes before entering a home. Removing shoes is not limited to residences. Other places also require guests to remove their…
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Tokyo 2020 “Kimono Project”
The Olympic Games are held every four years with Summer and Winter Games staged separately. Athletes all around the world go through rigorous training for years in preparation for…
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The History of the Onsen
Japan consists of almost 7,000 islands. Over 70% of the country is made up of mountains with over 200 volcanoes. Onsen or hot springs are scattered…
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