Japanese
Information on Japan, Japanese culture and the people of Japan, including tips on travel to Japan and the Japanese language.
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A look into the impact of Japan's wars with China and Russia during the Meiji era.
By Lain | Published 11/2/2007
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Japan's evolution did not happen gradually but in swift bursts of change splattered across its history.
By Bertributor | Published 10/4/2007
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When Poker first started, it was only popular in the United States and Europe, but in the recent years, the game has become admired in the East, especially in Asia.
By MrAirsoft | Published 5/2/2007
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One of the questions I received was about Misogyny in Japan and how it compares to the USA. First of all, Japan is not like China. I've heard that there are still communities in China that kill female offspring like they did hundreds of years ago.
By Tammy G | Published 2/2/2007
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Peeing in Japan is not as complicated as it looks, but like all Japanese customs, there is etiquette to follow. A seasoned traveler shares her advice on conquering Japanese toilets.
By JA Huber | Published 10/18/2006
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It wasn't long before the rise of the Geisha ended the era of the Tayu. The popularity of the Geisha grew rapidly and eventually completely depleted the number of Tayu. The last recorded Tayu was in 1761.
By Cristina Olvera | Published 2/6/2006
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This institution that is Japanese baseball goes much further than a box score, a pennant race, or the corporate ties that all Japanese professional baseball franchise are attached to.
By Michael Roberto | Published 1/11/2006
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A natural hazard is an occurrence that takes place in the natural environment and causes destruction to life as well as property. Here is a look at the most common natural hazards in Japan, including earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions.
By Celin Childs | Published 11/29/2005
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One of the most important things to understand about Japanese culture is the issue of one "losing face", or being embarrassed.
By Emma S. | Published 10/4/2005
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Recently in Hollywood there has been a trend of taking Japanese horror films and remaking them for an American audience. Japanese horror films have repeatedly shown they are more innovative and are more scary then recent Hollywood horror films.
By Ryan Coates | Published 7/19/2005
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A visit to a sumo tournament while travelling in Japan
By Rob Goss | Published 7/5/2005
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