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Traditional Japanese Archery
Over one thousand years ago, the art of yabusame, or Japanese archery performed on horseback, was used in battle during the era of the Japanese samurai. During the Kamakura Period, archery on horseback was used as a military training exercise to...
31/01/2008
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How to wear a Japanese Kimono
The proper way to wear a yukata is not necessarily obvious. The left side of the yukata is wrapped over the right side, and an obi (belt) is used to keep the yukata from falling open when worn in public. In private, as after a bath, the yukata is...
25/11/2007
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The History of Japanese Kanji
Chinese characters came to Japan from China with Kanji articles on which they are written. Their early instances include a gold seal discovered in 1748, which was identified as the one given by the emperor of the Eastern Han Dynasty in 57 CE. It is...
25/11/2007
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Yukata
Yukata are light summer kimono worn by both men and women. Yukata obi are frequently more colourful and may be made of a variety of fabrics. Some men's yukata obi are similar to or the same as kimono obi, while others feature decorative tassels or...
25/11/2007
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Okinawa Uminchu
21/09/2007
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Okinawa Shisa
21/09/2007
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Okinawa Bingata
21/09/2007
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Okinawa Traditional Dance
21/09/2007
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Okinawa Architecture
21/09/2007
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Okinawa Pottery
21/09/2007
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Okinawa Music
21/09/2007
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Okinawa Laquerware
21/09/2007
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Okinawa Tombs
21/09/2007
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Okinawan Ryukyu Glass
21/09/2007
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Shishimai, The Liondog Dance
21/09/2007
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Okinawa Habu
21/09/2007
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Okinawa Karate
21/09/2007
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Okinawa Bullfighting
21/09/2007
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Ishiganto
21/09/2007
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