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Art of Geisha

  • August 15, 2018
  • Kiyoshi Matsumoto
Geisha
In Japan the beautiful and enigmatic Geisha represents one of the most iconic traditions in the country. The role of Geisha has been established as early as 600 A.D. where…
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The Japanese Concept of Personal Space

  • August 7, 2018
  • Kiyoshi Matsumoto
Personal space dictates how one communicates, works and lives in Japan far more than in any other country worldwide. The Japanese are notoriously shy and private and are regarded as…
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5 things foreigners do that Japanese people find amusing

  • August 1, 2018
  • Kiyoshi Matsumoto
We have found 5 tweeted tales of confusion from Japanese people who have had amusing encounters with foreigners in Japan. Some strike such a chord with Japanese that they have…
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Sexuality in Japan (II)

  • July 25, 2018
  • Kiyoshi Matsumoto
In recent times pornography in Japan has expanded into new media such as manga (hentai) and video games (eroge). These new mediums are in addition to mainstream film and historic…
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Japan’s Hidden Moral Code

  • July 18, 2018
  • Kiyoshi Matsumoto
Bushido was an unwritten moral code of conduct for the samurai, and today it still strongly influences Japanese thought and society. The precise content of the Bushido code varied historically…
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What Do Japanese Find Funny?

  • July 11, 2018
  • Kiyoshi Matsumoto
The Japanese laugh when they are nervous or embarrassed: “another of those gossamer veils of reserve,” writes one observer, “that partly…cover certain emotional reactions.” The theories seem to share a…
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Sexuality in Japan (I)

  • July 4, 2018
  • Kiyoshi Matsumoto
Japan is both overwhelmingly modern and traditional at the same time. This does not just apply to the amalgamation of skyscrapers and ancient Shinto shrines in cities like Kyoto, but…
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7 tips on how to take beautiful pictures of Mount Fuji

  • June 26, 2018
  • Kiyoshi Matsumoto
Mount Fuji is a stunning photographic object for tourists. You can take amazing photos of Mt. Fuji and surrounding nature with the mountain in the background all year round. Follow…
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What Do Sumo Wrestlers Eat?

  • June 20, 2018
  • Kiyoshi Matsumoto
How many calories does a sumo wrestler consume in one day? A typical sumo wrestler eats a daily diet of 10,000 calories and upwards. The recommended daily intake for a…
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Shame dictates Japanese perfectionism

  • June 13, 2018
  • Kiyoshi Matsumoto
The Japanese have a strong propensity for taking personal responsibility for failure. Westerners frequently misunderstand such admissions of apparent guilt as contrived or insincere when in fact such personal responsibility…
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