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The floating festival floats of the Tsushima Tenno Matsuri
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The floating festival floats of the Tsushima Tenno Matsuri

ByJapan World September 28, 2022

The 500 year old Tsushima Tenno Festival is one of Japan’s three major river festivals and is one of the…

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Hamarikyu, Garden of the Shogun
Japanese Gardens

Hamarikyu, Garden of the Shogun

ByJapan World September 28, 2022

Situated close to the mouth of the Sumida River is one of Tokyo’s special historic sites, and one recognized as…

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Hosokawa Tadaoki
About Japan | Samurai

Hosokawa Tadaoki

ByJapan World September 28, 2022

Hosokawa Tadaoki was a veteran warrior and daimyo of the Warring States period. He fought his first battle under Oda…

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Toyokawa Inari, the Fox Gods of Success
Festivals | History | Shrines & Temples

Toyokawa Inari, the Fox Gods of Success

ByJapan World September 24, 2022

Of the three major Inari Shrines dedicated to the Fox Gods, Toyokawa Inari is one of the most famous. Believed…

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Ukai: Traditional Japanese Cormorant Fishing
About Japan | Culture | Gifu | Traditional Crafts

Ukai: Traditional Japanese Cormorant Fishing

ByJapan World September 24, 2022

If the sport of Kings is horse racing, then the sport of the Daimyo was UKAI. Mentioned in Japan’s legendary Kojiki…

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Mimasaka: Miyamoto Musashi’s Birthplace
About Japan | History | Hyogo | martial art

Mimasaka: Miyamoto Musashi’s Birthplace

ByJapan World September 24, 2022

In the northeast of Okayama Prefecture on the border of Hyogo Prefecture, is the quaint little village of Miyamoto in…

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Himeji Castle, a treasure from the past
Castles | History | Samurai

Himeji Castle, a treasure from the past

ByJapan World September 24, 2022

Japanese castles are one of the nations’ most popular tourist attractions amongst foreign travelers.  Of all the castles in Japan, only…

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Heian Period(794 to 1185)
About Japan | Japanese History Periods

Heian Period(794 to 1185)

ByJapan World September 24, 2022

With the rising influence on Buddhism on politics, the Emperor Kanmu founded a new capital at Kyoto in 794. This…

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Komaki’s Giant Phallus Festival
Festivals | Shrines & Temples

Komaki’s Giant Phallus Festival

ByJapan World September 24, 2022

Just north of Nagoya city in Aichi Prefecture is the industrial city of Komaki, where Tokugawa Ieyasu and Toyotomi Hideyoshi…

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Sen no Rikyu, the Tea Ceremony Master
About Japan | History

Sen no Rikyu, the Tea Ceremony Master

ByJapan World September 24, 2022

Sen no Rikyu was an influential master of the Tea Ceremony. Famed for his having developed the Way of Tea…

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Traditional Japanese roof tiles, Kawara
About Japan | Traditional Crafts

Traditional Japanese roof tiles, Kawara

ByJapan World September 24, 2022

Traditional Japanese roof tiles, Kawara are a highly visible and elaborate component of Japanese architecture. They display a technical and…

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Samurai and traditional formal Men’s Attire, Hakama
About Japan | Samurai

Samurai and traditional formal Men’s Attire, Hakama

ByJapan World September 24, 2022

Hakama are a part of traditional Japanese clothing worn primarily by samurai, men of position and rank, and during ceremonies….

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Toyotomi Hideyoshi
History | Samurai

Toyotomi Hideyoshi

ByJapan World September 24, 2022

Toyotomi Hideyoshi(1537 ~ 1598 ) Toyotomi Hideyoshi was not a physically strong man. He had risen rapidly in the ranks…

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The Martial Art Of Aikido
About Japan | martial art

The Martial Art Of Aikido

ByJapan World September 22, 2022

Aikido is a mentally and physically demanding modern martial art that teaches methods of unarmed defense while preventing the attacker…

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