JAPN Culture & History
40 articles
Anime and Manga Pilgrimage: Visiting Real-World Locations expanding Bushido Code Explained: Seven Virtues of the Samurai expanding Geisha and Maiko Culture: Behind the White Makeup expanding Hanami Cherry Blossom Viewing: Etiquette and Best Spots expanding Ikebana Flower Arrangement: Schools, Styles and Classes expanding Japanese Architecture Guide: From Ancient Shrines to Modern Icons expanding Japanese Bath Culture: Sento, Onsen and Ofuro Traditions expanding Japanese Calligraphy: Brushes, Ink and the Art of Shodo expanding Japanese Cinema Guide: From Kurosawa to Modern Animation expanding Japanese Family Life: Traditions, Roles and Modern Changes expanding Japanese Festivals and Matsuri: A Year-Round Celebration Calendar expanding Japanese Funeral Customs: Buddhist Rites and Cremation expanding Japanese Garden Design: Principles and Famous Examples expanding Japanese Horror Culture: Yurei, Yokai and J-Horror expanding Japanese Martial Arts Guide: Judo, Kendo, Karate and Aikido expanding Japanese Masks Guide: Noh, Kabuki and Festival Masks expanding Japanese New Year Traditions: Osechi, Hatsumode and Customs expanding Japanese Pottery and Ceramics: Raku, Bizen and Regional Styles expanding Japanese Superstitions: Numbers, Gifts and Daily Beliefs expanding Japanese Tattoo Art: Irezumi Tradition and Modern Culture expanding Japanese Wedding Traditions: Shinto, Christian and Modern expanding Japanese Woodblock Prints: Ukiyo-e Masters and Collecting expanding Kabuki Theater Guide: History, Makeup and How to Attend expanding Kimono Wearing Guide: Renting, Dressing and Customs expanding Kintsugi Golden Repair: Mending Pottery with Gold expanding Meiji Restoration Impact: How Japan Modernized in 50 Years expanding Noh Theater Guide: Japan's Oldest Performing Art expanding Obon Festival Guide: Honoring Ancestors in August expanding Omotenashi: Understanding Japanese Hospitality Culture expanding Origami Paper Folding: From Cranes to Complex Sculptures expanding Otaku Culture and Akihabara: Anime, Games and Electronics expanding Samurai History Guide: Warriors, Castles and the Bushido Code expanding Shinto and Buddhism Explained: Japan's Two Great Faiths expanding Sumo Wrestling Guide: Tournaments, Stables and How to Watch expanding Tanabata Star Festival: Wishes, Decorations and Events expanding Tea Ceremony Explained: Ritual, Utensils and Where to Experience expanding Torii Gates Explained: Meaning, Types and Famous Examples expanding Traditional Japanese Music: Shamisen, Taiko and Koto expanding Wabi-Sabi: Understanding Japan's Aesthetic of Imperfection expanding Zen Gardens Explained: Rock, Sand and Meditative Design expanding