61. Japanese Culture japanese culture Seen in Kanazawa. Cultural and art forms in Japan are stylized and highly refined, emphasizing simplicity, elegance, and grace; http://www.city.kanazawa.ishikawa.jp/dentou_e/

Cultural and art forms in Japan are stylized and highly refined, emphasizing simplicity, elegance, and grace; these include theatrical performances, textiles, ceramic ware, and 'the way,' which includes the tea ceremony. Theatrical Performances The Way Textiles Ceramic Ware Other Pages of Japanese Culture

62. Gateway Japan - Creating Japanese Culture And Community Japanese Community USJapan organizations in the Washington DC area. Find Japanese bilingual employment, services, links using the internet. http://www.gwjapan.com/

AXXES Travel Info Washington DC metro area information in Japanese AXXES Living Info Washington DC metro area information in Japanese Japanese Media Primarily Japanese Newspapers in USA US-Japan Culture Information from Gateway Japan Publications and others US-Japan Business and Commerce Resources Washington DC directory US-Japan Policy US Government Resources and Gateway Japan Policy Sites NIH-International Women's Group A Japanese Living Guide (In Japanese) for the Maryland Area Japan Post A Japan-related classified -Updated weekly Useful links to Japan-Related Job sites. Listings of jobs indexed to "Japan" and "Asia" for the local Washington DC Metro Area and local states. Gateway Japan's JASW Yellow Pages An on-line resource of directories related to US-Japan "Gateway Japan's JASW Yellow Pages" Gateway Japan

63. Japanese Culture, Cultural Calendar, Rice Planting, Obon, Star Festival, Bon Fes the whole page is dedicated to helping people learn everyday life in japan, rice planting, star festivals, bon festivals. http://www.jun-gifts.com/others/culturalcalendar1/culturalcalendar.htm

Cultural Calendar 1 Over the years, fewer and fewer Japanese people have been observing customs and traditions that have been passed down from previous generations. Even though change may be an inevitable part of any culture, it always leaves nostalgic feelings in one's heart to see them disappear. I believe that one of the major attractions to Japan for foreign visitors is the contrast between old and new. However, the new seems to be overwhelming the old these days. Every month here in this page, we are going to introduce, through photos, cultural events still observed by Japanese people today. Taue An event in June that's worth mentioning here is rice planting. Around this time throughout Japan, you see farmers riding (or pushing ) machines that are mounted with plants about 10 cm tall (about 4 inches) in fields filled with water. Yes, they are planting rice seedlings! Even though there has been a decrease in the amount of rice Japanese people consume, rice still is the staple food and loved by the majority of people here. Rice is grown in plastic trays until it gets about 10 cm tall and at the time of planting, it is taken out of those trays and set on the machine to be planted. Although these machines do most of the work, there are spots in a paddy where planting must be done manually. I have planted rice a few times myself when I was in college and it was a lot of fun. Maybe I should organize a Rice Planting Field Trip next year.

64. OSAKA CYBER MUSEUM Takeji Iwamiya's photos of the artifacts of traditional japanese culture. http://www.kpn.nishi.osaka.jp/iwamiya/2.html

This book is an attempt to fix in photographs the forms of some of the objects that the Japanese people of the past devised from natural materials and passed on to us. Although the basic ideas for many of these objects came from China or elsewhere, Japanese hands re-worked and altered them to suit the geographic setting, the climate, the customs, and the ways of living our islands. Many of the things of the thing shown the book originated in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, when the increasing wealth of the urban merchant class was undermining the ancient social structure. They therefore reflect the tastes and talents of a vigorously active level of urban society. Obviously a finished craft product or art object differs from the natural materials of which it is made. But the craftsman's attitude toward his material exerts a great influence on the result of his work. The Japanese craftsman traditionally believes that he and his materials work in cooperation. Unlike the Western craftsman, who works on his materials, the Japanese craftsman prefers to work with his materials. He loves to take advantage of the natural qualities and to reveal them. Sensing no duality between man and nature, he allows the colors and textures of his materials to find frank expression the completed work. The outcome of this attitude has been a multitude of ordinary objects of extraordinary beauty. In earlier books of mine I have presented photographs of some these things, but looking back on those books, I am not entirely satisfied with the selections I made for them. Still, in my preface to one of them I found a statement that it in complete harmony with the opinions I hold today: "In the rapidly developing modern society of Japan, demands for rationalism and functionalism together with advances in scientific technology, are steadily altering the forms of the things we use. Some of the things our forefathers made and used in time gone by are no longer popular, and some of the have already vanished. Perhaps their loss is an inevitable consequences of the changing times, but I do not want to standby idly by while much that is valuable is being lost."

65. JUN Japanese Gifts & Souvenirs Interested in learning about japanese culture? Check out our Culture Pages which provide a free, unique perspective on Japan that you won t find in a http://www.jun-gifts.com/

Welcome to "JUN" Japanese Gifts and Souvenirs, where you can find items that are uniquely Japanese and Oriental. This Japanese gift shop has been designed in such a way that visitors of this site can not only shop Japanese culture-related items and other Oriental items but also get a glimpse of everyday life in Japan through our "Culture Pages". Please sit back, relax, and enjoy online shopping and virtual adventure to Japan through this site! Bookmark This Site How to shop Site Map For the Home Clocks Noren Curtains Mouse Pads Lantern Ornaments ... and others Apparel Handkerchiefs Headbands T-shirts Geta Sandals ... and others Stationery Post Cards Letter Sets Bookmarks and others Dolls Chirimen Bears Kokeshi Dolls Manekineko Washi Dolls ... and others Crafts Yuzen Washi Paper Games Playing Cards Tableware Chinaware Coasters and others Personalized Gifts Hanko Stamps Shikishi Calligraphy T-shirts Cell Phone Strap ... Kokeshi Dolls Miscellaneous Key Chains Fun Stuff Japanese Neckties Fridge Magnet! Ukiyoe Noren! "What is your Chinese Zodiac sign?" This is a common question among Japanese people. I can tell you with almost 100% certainty that every single Japanese person knows what their Chinese zodiac sign is. We have a cycle of 12 years, each of which is represented by an animal. The items featured in this page are small wood carvings representing kanji characters for those 12 animals. They all come with a little strap so that you can tie them to your car keyes, mobile phones, purse or carry it around as a lucky charm!

66. Animetro Studios News regarding anime and the people who make it, synopses of popular series and general information about anime and japanese culture. http://www.animetro.com/

March really kicked us hard, but we've bounced back with a great April issue! Here's what you'll find in v1i3 of Ionfuse: Megatokyo Divergence Eve Vol. 1: Welcome to Watcher's Nest Gravion Zwei Vol. 1: Eye of the Storm E'S Otherwise Vol. 1: Operation Gald City Gantz Vol. 1: Game of Death Gantz Vol. 2: Kill of Be Killed WarioWare Touched! Devil May Cry 3 and much more Check it out over on the ionfuse site. h4x0rz, illness and computer explosions didn't even stop us! We got delayed, but we came through alright. And now, v1i2 is online! Here's what we have for this go 'round: Wandaba Style Vol. 1 Inuyasha The Movie: Affections Touching Across Time Princess Tutu Vol. 1 Burn Up! The Movie The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater Galactic Patrol Lensman Cycroader II Toy Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake figure and much more Check it out over on the ionfuse site. We have something new for the new year. We've done some reworking of the online magazine and here is the results. Gone are the days of @anime! and we present you with ionfuse . Rest assured, we'll be keeping the focus on the things we started with, anime and manga, but with the new site, we're expanding our coverage possibilites to some of the more "mainstream" media. So expect there to be more movie, music and comic book reviews in the future. For this first time around, we have the following:

67. KATEIGAHO - Japanese Culture, Arts, Lifestyle Magazine Kateigaho International Edition is a magazine featuring japanese culture, arts, and lifestyle. http://int.kateigaho.com/

Home Current Issue Back Issues Questionnaire ... Company Profile KATEIGAHO International Edition Kateigaho International Edition brings you the unique culture, art, and lifestyle of Japan. With 50 years of experience in portraying the spirit of Japan, KATEIGAHO is now launching Kateigaho International Edition in English. This richly illustrated magazine focuses both on traditions and contemporary life, transcending mere words to generate international understanding and appreciation. Sign up for KATEIGAHO International Edition email newsletter Answer the Spring issue questionnaire for a chance to win an original washi stationery set from Suzan-do. For subscriptions in North America We can now offer a special low price through our distribution partner at www.kgimagazine.com 2005 SUMMER Issue - Japanese Textiles for Today - New Wave of Aquariums by the Sea - New York Hails the Modern Way to Say Noh: Yukio Mishima's Vision of Ancient Tales - Takashi Sugimoto: The spirit of Japanese hospitality in design 2005 SPRING Issue Japan's Sacred Forests Ise Katagami Japan's Playful Robot Partners at Expo 2005 Aichi ... Chiaki Kuriyama, free spirit of Spring

68. Sushi&Tofu On The Web Provides japanese culture, news, and restaurant information. Also includes events, features, culture, here and there, leisure, travel, and business. http://www.sushiandtofu.com/

69. Japanese Culture Introduction Japan101, Articles About Culture Traditions. japanese culture Traditions Related Links, Resources Shopping http://www.japan-101.com/culture/

Home Tokyo Guide Travel Culture ... Next Japanese Culture Introduction Japan - An Introduction How Safe Is Japan? Aging of Japan's Culture The Ainu People of Japan ... How Safe Is Japan? A question often heard from those traveling to Japan for the first time - Is it is really as safe as I've heard? Japan has a long held reputation for being a safe country, low in crime compared to most... Maybe you've also seen current events in the Japanese media, stories of crimes previously unheard of and shocking to most Japanese. Reports of organized crime, drugs and murder make the headlines of Japanese newspapers... ( read more Japanese popular culture Japan's popular culture not only reflects the attitudes and concerns of the present, but it provides a link to the past. Popular films, television programs, comics, and music all developed from older artistic and literary traditions, and many of their themes and styles of presentation can be traced to traditional art forms. Contemporary forms of popular culture, like the traditional forms, provide not only entertainment but also an escape for the contemporary Japanese from the problems of an industrial world. ( read more Visit Hanami Web to find special knowledge about Japan.

70. Japanese Culture And Stuff http://www.uen.org/utahlink/tours/tourFames.cgi?tour_id=14881

71. Singing Orthoptera In Japanese Culture, Cultural Entomology Digest 3 Cultural Entomology exposes how insects play a major role in almost every aspect of human culture. Discover just how long insects have influenced the http://www.insects.org/ced3/japanese_sing.html

by Robert W. Pemberton USDA-ARS, 3205 College Ave. Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314 The cricket cage peddlar Bamboo Cages How to Raise Singing Insects Tama Zoo Show Electronic Katydid The Japanese have a long tradition of enjoying the calls of various Orthoptera, both in the wild and as caged pets (Lafcadio Hern, 1905, Exotics and Retrospectives, Little, Brown and Co., Boston). These customs have been popular with both the Japanese Court, which probably introduced some of the customs from China, and with the common people. Visiting places, known for the abundance and high quality of their singing insects, was one of the seasonal pleasures, such as cherry blossom and autumn leaf viewing. Although many of these customs have been lost or simplified with Japan's modernization, there remains a fondness for the "cries" of certain species of crickets (Gryllidae) and long-horned grasshoppers (Tettigonidae). The following illustrations and notes show various aspects of Japan's cricket culture. The cricket cage peddlar ", Kiyonaga, ca. late 1700s, (courtesy of The Art Institute of Chicago). Cricket sellers were members of an organized guild recognized by the checkerboard motif used on the cloth of their stands and kimonos. These mobile merchants sold diverse and beautifully crafted cages, including ones that resembled fans, boats and country cottages, to house the singing insects. The singing insects of commerce were both reared and collected from the wild. Cricket cage made of twigs, wire and the sheath of a bamboo shoot, ca. 1950 (courtesy of Kyushu-Tokai Univ.). This wire mesh type of cage was used for smaller crickets. The finely crafted cages of the past are now rarely made; most modern cages are clear plastic terrariums with ventilated tops. These terrariums are sold to keep and rear a few species of singing Orthoptera (mainly the bell insect, Homoeogryllus japonicus de Haan), which are also sold along with specially packaged bell insect food and soil in pet shops.

72. Language As A Window Into Japanese Culture One common expression that is bound up with japanese culture and In any case, japanese culture dictates humility toward oneself and other members of http://www.kagawa-jc.ac.jp/~steve_mc/Jpse_lang-cult.html

Language as a Window into Japanese Culture by Steve McCarty Professor, Kagawa Junior College, Japan Originally published by Bismarck State College, North Dakota, in an electronic literary magazine: Webgeist, (1), 12 January 1997. "Notes from the Pacific Rim" column, second installment. Language is much more than the semantic meanings of a lexicon. This becomes clear when studying a foreign language and culture quite contrasting to one's own. Looking at the Japanese language from the vantage point of an English-speaking Western culture, many aspects of language are set in vivid relief, which helps us better understand language itself as well as our own culture. This essay will therefore outline some basic aspects of any language, with sometimes amusing examples where Japanese differs strikingly from English. Everyday Japanese words that have no equivalent in English will be featured for what they disclose about Japanese culture. Then cross-cultural communication problems will be touched upon, with the addition of biculturalism to bilingualism suggested as a challenging solution.

73. JCMU japanese culture and Society. Instructor Dr. Jeffrey Johnson These elements form and demonstrate the fundamentals of japanese culture even today and http://www.isp.msu.edu/JCMU/Culture_and_Society.htm

Home Academic Year Program Japanese Curriculum Summer Program ... Upcoming Events Japanese Culture and Society Instructor: Dr. Jeffrey Johnson Associate Professor, Michigan State University/Resident Director, JCMU Course Description This course is an introduction to Japanese civilization with reference to important historical personae, events, and synopses of the historical periods. Special attention will be given to the plastic and literary arts. There will be two class field trips of about seven hours each. Upon completion of this course you will have greatly improved your knowledge of Japanese culture by reading from history texts, literary texts, exposure to various arts, and Buddhist dogma. These elements form and demonstrate the fundamentals of Japanese culture even today and constant reference will be made to modern manifestations of classical cultural elements. The quizzes are based on information that provides a broad framework and understanding, and you will do your own in depth research into areas presented in class that will provide depth in those areas of your chosen topics. Class Agenda: Session 1. 1/7/04

74. Japanese Culture - Entertainment - Musical Instruments An introduction to the traditional drums, stringed instruments, and flutes of Japan. http://www.japan-zone.com/culture/instrument.shtml

Japan travel guide, information on Japan and Japanese culture. Culture Quiz Cultural Japan Entertainment Kabuki Noh Bunraku Geisha ... Instruments Arts Tea Ceremony Ukiyoe Ikebana Bonsai ... TV Stands Royalty Imperial Family Calendar Festivals Annual Events Four Seasons Cherry Blossoms Costume Kimono Footwear Basics Dishes ... Alcohol Modern Japan Entertainment Movies Movie Posters Anime Movies Tezuka Osamu ... Pachinko Famous people Directors TV Stars Comedians Musicians ... Politicians Japan Inc Economy Global 500 A - F G - L ... T - Z Japan Store JZ Originals Books, CDs, DVDs, VHS Geisha Fans Folding Screens ... Baseball Goods New to Japan General Visas Accommodation Transport Local Transport ... Meeting People Language Alphabets Kanji Useful Expressions New Japanese Employment Working Teaching Find a Job Japan Omnibus Geography Climate Sightseeing Tokyo Kyoto Hokkaido Tohoku ... Okinawa Sports Baseball Soccer Sumo Martial Arts ... Others History Early Medieval Modern Religion Shinto Buddhism Others Shrines ... Zen Gardens Politics Government Parties Prime Ministers Japan Gallery Landmark Nature People Scenery ... Miscellaneous Make 100s of thousands of new friends today, FREE! In traditional Japanese music, there are three general types of instruments - percussion instruments, stringed instruments and wind instruments, mostly flutes. There is a huge range of instruments beyond the scope of this page, ranging from bells used in Buddhist ceremonies to various kinds of drums used in

75. Japan, My Japan! It has exerted a great influence upon japanese culture. Key Aspects of Japan Traditional japanese culture Modern Japan Ukiyoe - Pictures of the http://www.lang.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~matsuoka/Japan.html

Japan, my Japan! A Guide to Japan Map of Japan Last updated 15 March 2004. Mount Fuji rising from the midst of pine trees. Click here for a real-(local-)time view of Mt. Fuji. [ 24Hours Mt. FUJI Live Pictures of Mt Fuji [ Mt. FUJI Photo Gallery Senkei Manshoku Fuji Shukei Mt. Fuji or Fujiyama . It is the highest mountain (3,776m or 12,285ft) in Japan and is world-famous for its superb conical form. This symbol of the beautiful land is located on the border of Shizuoka and Yamanashi Prefectures. Although it has been dormant, it is classified by geologists as an active volcano. To the Japanese mind, Fujisan is much more than a single volcano. It is regarded as a sacred object, and the climbing of Mt. Fuji has long been a religious practice. It has exerted a great influence upon Japanese culture. Throughout the history of Japanese art and literature, this holy mountain has been the subject of uncountable poems and pictures. The yearning for greatness and beauty symbolized by Fujisan led the ancients to name many local mountains and towns after this beautiful mountain. Some sumo wrestlers and popular stars also have ring names or stage names associated with Fujisan . (Bates Hoffer

76. Child Research Net JAPANESE CULTURE Japanese Fireworks introduces Japanese fireworks culture with information and photographs. Kids Web Japan - introduces basic information on Japan for http://www.childresearch.net/LINKS/CULTURE.HTM

HOME Links JAPANESE CULTURE Bilingual Haiku Scroll - haiku poems in Japanese and English by an American professor living in Japan. Japan Echo - an interactive journal of informed opinion - the bimonthly journal features translations of essays, interviews, and discussions by noted commentators on topics of interest in Japan today. Japanese Fireworks - introduces Japanese fireworks culture with information and photographs. Kids Web Japan - introduces basic information on Japan for children such as natural climate, culture and history, etc. Trends in Japan - short, engaging dispatches on the latest trends in Japanese business, science, sports, fashion, arts, and more.

77. Japanese Culture Posters And Prints At Art.com japanese culture Posters and Prints Find japanese culture Posters and Prints at Art.com or select a print or poster from Art.com s Galleries. http://www.art.com/asp/display-asp/_/id--18591/Japanese_Culture.htm

What's New Best Sellers Limited Editions Specialty Prints ... Clearance Search in All Fine Art Prints Posters Photographs Limited Editions Canvas Framed Art Hand Colored Vintage Originals main original advanced search SUBJECTS Home World Culture Burmese Culture ... Tibetan Culture Japanese Culture Gallery - 764 items Sort By: Most Popular Price (High to Low) Price (Low to High) Price (Discount %) Size (Width, lg to sm) Size (Width, sm to lg) Size (Height, lg to sm) Size (Height, sm to lg) Size (Square, lg to sm) Size (Square, sm to lg) Product Availability Most Recently Added All Items (764) Unframed (613) Designer Framed (151) Page 1 of 64 Images per page details Cranes over Moon Keiichi Nishimura 31 x 22 inches Fine Art Print Usually ships in: 24 hours details The Great Wave Katsushika Hokusai 60 x 40 inches Fine Art Poster Giant Size Usually ships in: 24 hours details Drum Bridge and Setting S... Hiroshige 11 x 14 inches Fine Art Print Usually ships in: 24 hours details In the Well of the Great ... Katsushika Hokusai 35.5 x 25 inches Wall Poster Usually ships in: 24 hours details The Great Wave Katsushika Hokusai 31.5 x 23.5 inches

78. EUROPA - Culture - EUROPEAN COMMISSION, Culture 2000: Special Events The DG for Education and Culture participates to this EUJapan year by launching, The Modern and the Contemporary in European and japanese culture http://europa.eu.int/comm/culture/eac/culture2000/special_events/japon_en.html

@import "../../css/advanced.css"; en fr EUROPA European Commission Culture 2000 Presentation ... Links Since your browser is not configured to display JavaScript features the menu for this site is at the bottom of this page Back to Special Cultural events 2005 EU-Japan ... Seminars of the Presidencies 2005 EU-Japan At the EU-Japan Summit in 2002, it was decided that 2005 would be designated as the EU-Japan Year of People to People Exchanges, aiming at promoting better mutual understanding and knowledge between European and Japanese citizens. The DG External relations has launched a call in order to support projects promoting exchanges between people. The DG for Education and Culture participates to this EU-Japan year by launching, in the framework of Action 3 of the Culture 2000 programme, a restricted call to the national authorities responsible for culture with a view to selecting projects of cultural cooperation that will take place in Japan in 2005. On the basis of this call (open until 30th of November 2004. See the conditions and modalities of participation ), the following three projects have been selected:

79. Understanding Cultural References In Japanese Anime And Manga Ever wondered why anime characters have big eyes or wear beads? This article gives you an insight into japanese culture, as seen in anime and manga! http://flfl.essortment.com/animejapanesem_rmpg.htm

Understanding cultural references in japanese anime and manga Ever wondered why anime characters have big eyes or wear beads? This article gives you an insight into Japanese culture, as seen in anime and manga! Most Japanese anime is, obviously, made for a Japanese market, meaning American viewers will be unfamiliar with much of what they see. While some of this unfamiliarity adds to the pleasure of watching, some facets of Japanese culture could stand to be explained. The Eyes: The large, shiny eyes that have become a staple of anime style are actually more a product of history than of culture. In the past, characters in American and European cartoons, such as Betty Boop and Felix the Cat, had disproportionately large eyes. This style was emulated by Tezuka Osamu, one of the most influential founding fathers of anime. Today, this distinctive eye style has become a matter of the animators' preference. Large eyes often appear on women and young children to make them appear more innocent. Although most American viewers are familiar only with this particular eye style, many of the characters in cartoons shown in Japan possess much more normal eyes. Various Prefixes and Suffixes: Although an anime may be dubbed in English, many Japanese "add-ons" are left attached to characters' names. These prefixes and suffixes do not have direct English translations, but their meaning is easily understood.

80. Simon Fraser Univeristy (SFU): Japanese Culture And Communication Welcome to the japanese culture and Communication Program website. The Japanese Program forms part of the David Lam Centre for International Communication http://www.cic.sfu.ca/japanese/

Courses Events Jetro Test Publications ... Contact Us Communication Program David Lam Centre, Simon Fraser University at Harbour Centre Welcome to the Japanese Culture and Communication Program website. The Japanese Program forms part of the David Lam Centre for International Communication at Simon Fraser University at Harbour Centre in Vancouver. With over 15 years experience in cross-cultural communication, our program offers a wide variety of courses, programs and customized workshops and seminars to fit the cross-cultural needs of any Japanese or North American organization or company. The program also organizes special events and conferences and administers the JETRO Business Japanese Proficiency Test From January to July 2004: Interactive Japanese - Elementary I Interactive Japanese - Elementary II Basic Immersion Japanese and Cross Cultural Communication Business Japanese for English Language Professionals ... JET Career Development Program Workshops and custom programs available. All our programs are guided by the principles of "Awareness, Knowledge, Sensitivity, Competence, and Empowerment

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