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Archive for the ‘ The Arts ’ Category

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  These 5 Incredible Japanese Works of Art Are Sure to Blow You Away!

  Every country boasts their share of works of art, works that grab people and are loved through the ages. Here…
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  Japanese anime Mobile Suite Gundam! Head to Odaiba to experience Gundam World!

  It's a good opportunity for people who like Gundam to visit Gundam Front Tokyo (GFT) in Odaiba. Gundam was ori…
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  Studio Ghibli & Hayao Miyazaki animated films | Once cult classics but now mainstream favorites

  Have you ever heard of Ghibli? Even if you haven't, you've most certainly have heard of Hayao Miyazaki, Prince…
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  Rakugo | Behind the comedic style & artform

  The rakugo is a traditional art of Japan. Unlike other traditional arts, the actor pushes forward a story onl…
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  Kabuki is the traditional theater of Japan. Let’s go to see it together!

  Kabuki is a traditional stage production in Japan that is globally famous. Even if you'd never seen it, you mi…
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  KOTO | The dragon instrument that plucks mystical tunes

  While in Japan, you might have heard the following melodies: "Haruno-Umi" over the New Year holidays, or "Saku…
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  Syamisen is indispensable to the music scene in Japan

  Syamisen is indispensable to Japanese classical music. It is a stringed instrument to play three strings. …
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  Ikebana and Kado is the heart of the Japanese people

  Flower arrangement is the art of displaying cut flowers, and there are various forms all over the world. In Ja…
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  Shodo is Japanese calligraphy art

  "Shodo" where is familiar as for the Japanese. It is Japanese style calligraphy. There are many parents lett…
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  Hyakunin Isshu is a deck of playing cards with Japanese classical poetry written on it.

  Hyakunin Isshu is the Japanese traditional game that has been enjoyed by people from the past. It may seem to…