There are only a few countries that count baseball as a popular sport. The first is the United States while neighboring Mexico also enjoys the sport on a professional level. Another country that finds baseball popular is Japan which may seem a little strange and needs explaining. Baseball is their most popular sport and there …
Anime might look like just another type of cartoon to many people. However, this isn’t actually the case! While both anime and cartoons are animated, anime is very different to cartoons as most people know them. Because of this, anime isn’t really referred to as a cartoon. Over the years, anime has become incredibly popular …
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In recent years, Japanese whiskey has become something of a favorite amongst whiskey aficionados, both in Asia and around the world. But what exactly sets Japanese whiskey apart from its western contemporaries, and how did it come about? History Japan’s whiskey history can be traced back to two key figures: Shinjiro Torii and Masataka Taketsuru. …
Using chopsticks (Ohashi) is an integral part of Japanese culture. As well as being used in other Eastern Asian countries including Korea and China, chopsticks are an everyday essential in Japan. Whilst in Western countries we are used to knives and forks, Japanese people instead use chopsticks to both eat and cook their food. If …
Have you ever watched a Samurai movie and developed a fascination with them? We certainly have! These historical figures just seem cool and slick. Intimately linked with the history of Japan, Samurai have been around for centuries. Samurais have indelibly marked culture, resulting in there being loads of films and television shows that depict them …
Halloween is a holiday that many children and adults look forward to celebrating each year. It is an outstanding opportunity for people to get dressed up, allowing them to get creative with their costumes. Many of these holiday traditions originate from America, but they have spread to much of the rest of the world, including …
Kunoichi (also known as ninja or shinobi) is a Japanese term that refers to female ninjas. The word itself means “female warrior”. Kunoichi’s are often portrayed as beautiful women who wear elaborate costumes and wield deadly weapons. They are also known for their stealthy skills and ability to infiltrate enemy camps undetected. Kunoichi’s were usually …
From their base at Kamakura, near modern-day Tokyo, bakufu, the governance of warrior chiefs (shogun) and their regents, ruled the land. Since the emperor retained the nominal head of state in Kyoto, a dual system of governance was established and lasted for another seven centuries, with emperors reigning but shoguns ruling. This article will discuss …
Kyoto, Japan’s Imperial capital for over a thousand years, is still known as the “Heart of Japan” despite Tokyo’s claim to the title of the country’s capital. Kyoto is the third largest and oldest city in Japan. It was formed as Heian in 794 its golden period from 794 until 1185, when the court was …
The katana is a widely known, and commonly utilized Japanese sword, appearing in countless television shows, films, novels, and comic books. It has become synonymous with Japan, in particular the clans of samurai warriors the country once boasted. But what is the history of the katana, and how should they be used? History Originally named …
