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Bunraku – Unique puppetry art

Bunraku is the Japanese art of professional puppet theater. Like kabuki, bunraku...

Japanese sumo – things you may not know

The Nara period is considered to be the golden and surprising period of Japanese...

Setsubun – Bean-throwing festival in Japan

The Setsubun Japanese Bean Throwing Festival is held in early spring, usually Fe...

On-matsuri Festival the mystery behind the mask

Since ancient times, masks have existed in the cultural life of the Japanese, es...

History of Kumamoto Castle

Kumamoto Castle, also known as Ginnan Castle, is one of the three most famous ca...

6 Famous Yokai, mystical creatures from Japan

Yokai is a common name given to mystical creatures in Japan that are believed to...

Teru Teru Bouzu

Teru Teru Bouzu-てるてる坊主 is a familiar doll that often appears in many famou...

Japanese Sensu Fan

Looking at the bat fan to soothe the harsh summer sun, it is hard for anyone to ...

Cosplay Festival in Japan

Referring to unique festivals in Japan, cosplay festivals cannot be ignored. Thi...

Gion Festival in Kyoto - Japan's biggest festival

Matsuri – When it comes to festivals in Japan, we can't help but mention the thr...

January Festival in Japan

Traditional New Year (Shogatsu) The Japanese celebrate New Year's Eve, Shogatsu ...

Sanja Matsuri Festival in Tokyo

Sanja Matsuri is one of Tokyo's biggest festivals and is held for three days on ...

Kamishibai Paper Drama in Japan

Kamishibai is a famous Japanese folklore art form. It is a way of telling storie...

Koi carp in Japanese life

The word Koi in Japanese is carp, and the Japanese use Koi as a common name for ...

Tanabata Festival - the holiday of the dead in Japan

Tanabata Festival is a Japanese stargazing festival, originating from the Chines...

Strange festivals in Japan

Japan is a country known for its unique and unlimited creative ideas. People in ...

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