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CulturePosted onAugust 27, 2011June 5, 2021

Japanese Royal Family: What do they do?

One day when we were watching TV, I asked my wife, ‘Who is that guy I keep seeing with the funny mustache?’ Turns out it…

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CulturePosted onAugust 10, 2011June 5, 2021

Tough times for sumo: Japan’s ‘national sport’ and its recent scandals

Sumo is more than just a sport in Japan. It’s deeply connected to cultural traditions in the minds of the Japanese. Unfortunately, in recent years,…

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CulturePosted onAugust 8, 2011June 5, 2021

France and Japan

This is a guest post by David Billa of Ogijima. French people love Japan and Japanese people love France. Or at least, the younger generations…

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CulturePosted onAugust 5, 2011June 5, 2021

Hikikomori: Shut away from the world

The term hikikomori (引きこもり, shut-in) literally means ‘pulling away’ in Japanese. It refers to an extreme version of social withdrawal that is especially prevalent in…

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CulturePosted onJuly 23, 2011

Japanese drinking games

Many cultures enjoy drinking games in one form or another that involve the participants performing some form of forefit, usually drinking something alcoholic. photo by…

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CulturePosted onJuly 5, 2011June 5, 2021

Japanese family structure: Ideal vs. modern reality

Sushi. Ninja. Anime. Sake. These are some of the words that people immediately associate with Japan. However, as we all know, not every Japanese person…

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CulturePosted onJune 19, 2011June 5, 2021

Ozu Yasujirō: Simply too Japanese

Ozu Yasujirō (小津 安二郎, 1903–1963) is known as one of the most renowned directors of all time. His movies are considered major works of art,…

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CulturePosted onMay 19, 2011June 5, 2021

15 amazing Japanese photo blogs you’ve probably never heard of

Japan’s futuristic cityscapes, beautiful nature, and rich cultural heritage have made the country an ideal spot for photography. With today being the 150th anniverasry of…

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CulturePosted onApril 16, 2011June 5, 2021

Gamers heart Japan

Some of the most respected members of the global videogame community have come together in an unprecedented effort to create a special video to show…

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CulturePosted onApril 5, 2011June 5, 2021

Cheburashka in Japan

This article is a part of the series on cultural connection between Japan and Russia. Another Russian invention immensely popular in Japan, perhaps even more…

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