Japanese Culture
There’s many things people think of when they hear "Japanese culture". Pop culture like anime and manga. The history of samurai or the traditional Japanese food culture. Or it might be the interesting and unique things (to us foreign nationals) that Japanese people consider the ordinary. We will introduce all aspects of Japanese culture.
Top Articles 人気記事
Traditional Japanese Culture
Kimono
Traditional Japanese Clothing: Kimono, Yukata, Jinbei, Hakama and more
Tea Ceremony / Flower Arrangement / Calligraphy
Kado, Sado, Shodo: The Three Pillars of Japanese Traditional Arts
Kabuki and Traditional Performing Arts
Kabuki, Noh, Buyo and Other Japanese Traditional Dance Performing Arts
Japanese Traditional Food
A Close Look at Japanese Traditional Food, Washoku: Features & Dishes
Traditional Japanese Culture
Introducing Traditional Japanese Cultures
Traditional Architecture
A Look at Japanese Traditional Architecture
Anime, Manga, Games
Anime
What is anime? From History, Anime Culture in Japan to Genres, All You...
Manga
What is manga? Learn the Basics of Japanese Comics
Japanese Movies & Dramas
Dramas
Intro to Japanese Dramas: Format, Genres, Recommendations and Where to...
Movies
Introducing Famous and Timeless Japanese Movies
Japanese Music
J-pop
J-pop: Defining Japanese Pop Music, its Genres, and Songs & Artists Yo...
Idols
Japanese Idols, The J-idol Culture, and Who You Should Know
Anime Songs
Anisong, The Key to Beautiful Anime: 10 Anime Songs You Should Know &...
Pop Culture in Japan
Nightlife
All About Nightlife in Japan: What to Do and Where to Go
Pop Culture
Exploring Japan Pop Culture: Music, Idols, Youtubers, KAWAII, Otaku Cu...
Literature
A Look at Japanese Literature Across the Ages, from “The Tale of Genji...
Fashion
A Look at Fashion in Japan
Western Holidays in Japan
How Western Holidays are Celebrated in Japan
Sports in Japan
Winter Sports
11 Winter Activities in Japan and Places to Enjoy Them
Sumo
History, Diet and Other Facts About Sumo Wrestling
Martial Arts
Budo, Japanese Martial Arts: Introduction to Judo, Kendo, Aikido, Kara...
Dating & Relationships in Japan
Dating & Relationships in Japan
Know the Basics of Japanese Dating Culture
Japanese History
Samurai / Ninja
How much does the average Japanese know about Samurai?
Japanese Periods of History
Summary of Japanese History, Introducing the Japanese Historical Perio...
Samurai / Ninja
Samurai vs Ninja, Differences between Samurai and Ninja
Slice of Life in Japan
Masks in Japan
Welfare and Style on a Daily Basis: Japan’s Mask Culture
Karaoke in Japan
8 Reasons to Check Out Karaoke in Japan
Cats in Japan
Cats in Japan: Find All You Need to Know About Japan’s Cats in One Pag...
Seasonal & Annual Events
Autumn Culture & Events
Autumn in Japan: Weather, Events, Festivals and Places to Visit
Spring Culture & Events
Spring in Japan: Weather, Food, Spring Flowers, and Events
Japanese Calendar
The Japanese Calendar: Fiscal Year, Public Holidays and Japanese Era N...
Winter Culture & Events
Japan in Winter: Climate, Winter Food, Traditions, and More
Summer Culture & Events
Japan in Summer: Surviving the Heat, Summer Events, & Best Places to V...
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