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60What is Ikebana
Ikebana is a Japanese art of arranging flowers into compositions which represent the harmony of nature. At the same time, it is a form of spiritual development which aims to help people understand their unity with the surrounding world and their role in it.
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81Japan Facts ; English Teaching Japan
If you're considering English teaching in Japan, there are some Japan facts that you should know first. Like visa applications, support in Japan, and helpful resources.
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76Ii Yu Da Naa~! – The Japanese Public Bath Experience
I assumed that literature on Japanese baths (ofuros, sentos, and onsens) would be more comprehensive than it is. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of accounts on the health benefits of soaking as well as...
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83Geisha Tattoos And Meanings-Geisha Tattoo Designs And Ideas
When it comes to creative colorful body art in the human form, very few can compare to the Geisha. The Geisha is a symbol of beauty and mystery. The Geisha is slender in build and she wears a white mask with a black wig. She is wrapped in a vibrant...
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86Miyamoto Musashi's Dokkōdō - A Ronin's 21 Laws Of Life
Musashi Miyamoto is a Samurai(Ronin) who knows no equal. A master of swordsmanship among various other weapons, he lived life by his own laws. Nearing the end of his life Musashi wrote two masterpieces, containing all his wisdom and years. The Dokkodo and Go Rin No Sho. The Dokkodo is an interesting read as it..
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71Gender Roles & Expectations in Ueda Akinari’s “Bewitched” (Part 1)
A close examination of the gender roles within the classic story.
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73Japanese Culture Tanabata Star Festival Summer Love Story
Tanabata, “the night of the seventh”, is a holiday celebrated on July 7th every year. It has roots in the Chinese Qi Xi festival, but has a unique character in Japanese culture. It is primarily celebrated at night time when the stars are in...
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67Learn Japanese - traffic signal
Learn Japanese - traffic signal. Japanese sometime calls, "Blue" for some shade of green.
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74Inside the Mind of a Japanese Girl
Japan is a country of history, pop culture, high fashion, candy cute and ultra weird and this filters through to every Japanese girl. It has long been a source of fascination for westerners, many of whom...
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79Japanese Idioms--Body Parts
In foreign languages study, figurative language is sometimes neglected because some teachers are so busy trying to instill "proper" Japanese, English, German or whatever you're studying. Figurative language, such as idioms, are seen as dessert,...
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