Tag: Japanese Culture
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10 Most Popular Gardens to Visit in Japan
Japanese culture has long had a special respect for gardens. The beautiful and serene style of Japanese gardens has found its way throughout the world and is found prominently featured in many parks and monuments. However, these gardens were all inspired by the real thing found in Japan. Japanese gardens […]
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10 Best Japanese Romance Anime Movies
Anime is an art form that covers a wide variety of genres. Because of the soft, dream-like quality that anime can have, it is an excellent choice for depicting great romances. Top-tier animation can work with excellent writing to draw you into thrilling, heart-wrenching, and just downright incredible romances. Japanese […]
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Traditional Japanese Theatre
Traditional Japanese theatre is highly unique to Japan. It takes several different forms, each a highly formalized method of storytelling with rich history and meaning. For foreigners, traditional Japanese theater is a very intimidating prospect. Many believe the cultural and language barriers are too high to overcome, leading to a […]
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10 Best Japanese Horror Movies of All Time
Japanese horror movies are always great to watch. They are scarier and very different than typical Japanese drama films. Fans of British and American Horror films will not be familiar much with most of the films on the list. Japan’s contribution to the horror genre has changed horror movies forever […]
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10 Cultural Experiences you can’t Miss in Japan
Thinking of visiting Japan? Want to explore the unique cultural experiences that Japan has to offer? Japan is one of the most beautiful countries in the world with many interesting attractions both historic and modern. If you are looking to experience the deeper Japan, you should get some ideas by […]
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Temple and Shrine Etiquette in Japan
Japan is packed with a lot of Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. Some are very remarkable and touristic, while many are lesser-known, located all over Japan. Visiting a shrine or temple is one of the most popular things to do in Japan alongside exploring seasonal attractions, traditional gardens, museums, and […]
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10 Best Japanese Drama Movies of All Time
Japanese film is a unique art form. While there are many excellent and rightfully well-known Japanese horror movies, Japanese drama movies deserve just as much credit. Drawing on ancient cultural traditions, Japanese drama movies offer something entirely unique. Many of the best ones were produced just as film was coming […]
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10 Best Classic Japanese Video Games
Japan has made some of the most iconic and influential video games in the world. These games are cultural icons. Even the earliest and simplest of them were huge leaps in design innovation and captivated generations of gamers. Modern games can trace their descent back to these legends. Some have […]
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12 Best Books for Learning to Draw Manga
Manga is an incredibly popular drawing style. It’s the style used not just for manga comic books, but also anime and a number of mascots. It’s a simple, distinctive, and pleasing style that leaves a lot of room for creativity and experimentation. However, before you can start experimenting with your […]
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11 Greatest Samurai Movies of All Time
Japanese samurai films are international classics. They’ve been the inspiration for westerns and science fiction movies, with an iconic look and feel, as well as many diverse stories to tell. If you’re looking to get into the genre, though, it can be hard to know which Japanese samurai films you […]
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