Art of 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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Edo Period
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Japan’s Hidden Moral Code
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?
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)
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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What Do Sumo Wrestlers Eat?
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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The fight for the Japanese Mind
Isolation as a means of mind control Japan’s history is one of furious independence, in feudal times from its big brother China and then later from the West. Japan’s closed…
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