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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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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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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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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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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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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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Nagoya Castle
About Japan | Castles

Nagoya Castle

ByJapan World September 21, 2022

For over 350 years, Nagoya Castle stood as the biggest, the best designed, the most gorgeous, and well preserved of…

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Japanese Swords, Tachi
About Japan | Samurai

Japanese Swords, Tachi

ByJapan World September 21, 2022

Tachi are an early type of Japanese sword, worn by the nobility and warrior classes of feudal Japan. From the…

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Samurai Ceremonial Wear, Kamishimo
About Japan | Samurai

Samurai Ceremonial Wear, Kamishimo

ByJapan World September 21, 2022

Kamishimo were a two piece formal ceremonial dress worn by Edo period samurai of rank at court and during ceremonies….

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The Battle of Okehazama
About Japan | Great Battles | History | Samurai

The Battle of Okehazama

ByJapan World September 21, 2022

On the outskirts of Nagoya City, 2,500 samurai trounced an army of 35,000 in what became known as the Battle of…

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Tokyo Station, Gateway to The Nation
About Japan | Japan By Train | Tokyo

Tokyo Station, Gateway to The Nation

ByJapan World September 21, 2022

Tokyo Station is a major commuter hub servicing some 380,000 people on average daily, and one that attracts many visitors…

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