Ikebana: History and Styles of Japanese Flower Arrangement
Ikebana - also known as "Kado", the way of the flowers, is the art of traditional Japanese flower arrangement. It…
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Noh Theatre: Meanings of Dreadful and Eerie Masks
Japanese mask “Noh-men” Noh theatre - Japanese traditional musical drama, Noh, has been played for more than 600 years, which…
Taiko: History and the Effect of the Sound Awakens Your Soul
Traditional Japanese drummer Taiko is a Japanese drum which has played important roles on many occasions. Their size and shape…
Sake: Drink Guide to the Whole Wellness
Pour sake into a transparent sake set Sake - Japanese alcoholic beverage (rice wine) made from fermented rice which has…
Japanese Castle: Layout and Architecture for the Defense
Matsumoto castle against blue sky in Nagano city, Japan. Japanese Castle - Fortresses constructed mainly of wood and stone built…
Soroban: Japanese Abacus Origin, History, and Tutorial
Soroban - a traditional abacus used in Japan, nowadays replaced by electric calculators Soroban is Japanese abacus which has been…
Origami Art: Origin, History, and Fantastic Folding Works
Origami Art with Dynamic Sophistication Origami Art- Japanese paper folding works are widely popular around the world and its elaborate…
Sakura: History of the Most Iconic Flower of Japanese Spirit
Sakura - Cherry Blossom - is by far the iconic flower of Japanese spirit in comparison with other flowers or…
Satoyama: Japanese Mindscape of Nature as Ideal Ecosystem
Shirakawa-go, Gifu Prefecture, where the original scenery of Japan remains. It is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.…
Japanese Patterns: Traditional Motifs and Designs
Japanese Patterns and Designs Full of Dynamic Interpretation of Nature Japanese Patterns - The simplified beauty of nature is seen…