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How to Tie a Japanese Obi Sash

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The Kimono has a centuries long history in Japan, dating all the way back to the Heian period. More than a style of dress, the Kimono with its flowing fabric and beautiful obi sash was, and remains, an artistic statement as well. Here is a simple ... more »

How to Use Proper Etiquette in Japan

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Japanese culture is unique and much different from that of most European countries. If you're visiting Japan, you'll want to make sure you are aware of some specific cultural practices. But don't worry if you don't get it right all the time. ... more »

How to Attend a Japanese Tea Ceremony

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A Japanese tea ceremony can be found virtually anywhere around the world, usually in conjunction with a Japanese meal. These ceremonies are also known as Chaji. You typically will have four people at a table for a Japanese tea ceremony... more »

How to Speak Basic Japanese

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Learning to speak basic Japanese takes some time and effort. However, it's worth it once you're able to comfortably speak in the language. After just one week, you'll be surprised at how much basic Japanese you can speak... more »

How to Wear a Japanese Obi Sash

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An obi is a traditional Japanese belt worn customarily with a kimono to tie it closed. It also may be worn with hakata or yukama. The obi is a necessary part of the kimono ensemble, worn much like a cummerbund is worn with a tuxedo on men, and ... more »

How to Wear a Kimono

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Kimonos are a particularly elegant piece of traditional Japanese culture. The act of wearing one is steeped in tradition. Subtle aspects of the way the robe is worn are telling of the wearer. There are several methods for tying a kimono, but meet ... more »

How to Become a Geisha

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The geisha is a symbol of traditional Japanese culture. The word means "art person" and refers to the extensive training that the woman has completed in the art of entertainment. Here is how a young girl transforms herself into a geisha today... more »

How to Become a Nichiren Shoshu Buddhist

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These are some basic steps to becoming a Buddhist of the Nichiren Shoshu sect.. more »

How to Build a Tatami Room

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A tatami room, or washitsu, is a traditional, Japanese-style room that has several standard elements. Years ago, all rooms in a Japanese house were designed and built as tatami rooms. Today, most Japanese homes have only one tatami room, which ... more »

How to Dress Japanese Street Stylish

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While the Japanese economy flourishes, there are more families of wealth created. And fashion follows money, which is apparent in the stylish haircuts and clothing of the street-savvy youth. They pick up their trends from Europe and the United ... more »

How to Have Chopstick Manners

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Hard to master, but satisfying when you do, eating with chopsticks adds a certain flair to any Asian meal. In addition to mastering the technique of using chopsticks, there are manners to be learned as well. These manners are easily mastered and ... more »

How to Take a Bath in Japan

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Taking an Ofuro, or Japanese bath, is more than just a matter of cleaning your body. It's a matter of eliminating all the problems on your mind and enjoying a few minutes to yourself. Japanese baths used to be a public bathing experience, as ... more »

How to Visit a Japanese Public Bath

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The Japanese bath house is commonly referred to as the sento. The sento means cleanliness, togetherness and nakedness. The sento is a daily tradition in Japanese culture and doesn't have the aura of taboo that many Americans might expect. A ... more »

How to Visit the Pearl Harbor Memorial Museum in Hawaii

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The Pearl Harbor Memorial Museum in Honolulu, Hawaii is an incredibly beautiful monument to one of the saddest incidents in American history. This memorial marks the place where the United States battleship the USS Arizona was attacked and sunk ... more »

How to Buy a Japanese Taiko Drum

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A Japanese Taiko Drum produces a deep, rich sound. The Taiko Drum has been in Japanese culture many centuries. Today, there are many Taiko Drumming groups that anyone can join. If you need to buy a drum to participate, follow these steps to buy a ... more »

How to Buy a Vintage Japanese Obi Sash

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Few things contribute to a kimono like a vintage obi. Indeed, you can use some vintage obi without the kimono and still show off these marvelous pieces. You need to know how to evaluate a vintage obi, though, before you decide whether to buy it... more »

How to buy a wok

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If you are crazy about Chinese food and want to recreate some of your favorite Chinese style meals at home then you should invest in buying a wok. It is not absolutely needed and using a regular pan can be done, however a wok is very helpful when ... more »

How to Buy White Day Triple Return Gifts for Women

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In Japan, it's the Valentines Day custom for women to give chocolate to men. Payback comes later, on March 14, the holiday known as White Day. Men are expected to give "triple return" gifts (worth 3 times the value of the original gift) to the ... more »

How to Celebrate Coming of Age Day in Japan

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On the second Monday in January, join the Japanese in celebrating Coming of Age Day. Celebrate this day yourself every year with your family and friends. To help you, we’ve gathered a list of fun things to do... more »

How to Choose International Foods to Eat Before You Die

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People are always making lists ... things to do, places to see, and adventures to experience before they die. Add exotic foods that need to be tasted at least once over a course of a lifetime. Unfortunately, your travels will take you to some of ... more »

How to Count Strokes in Japanese Characters

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Japanese characters, also known as kanji, are often classified by their stroke count, which is the number of individual lines required to write the character. Since single strokes can at times look like double strokes and vice-versa, it helps to ... more »

How to Dress Harajuku Girly

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This new fast growing trend started in Japan but is fast trickling into American trend culture as well. It is the Japanese street fashion that can be seen worn by teens and young adults near the Harajuku train station and surrounding doris ... more »

How to Exchange Gifts in Japan

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The Japanese love of gifts may seem harmless, but the act of giving gifts in Japan is actually laden with meaning and social obligation. Japanese gift-giving is a relentless cycle, and you are required to respond to a gift with a gift of your ... more »

How to Find an Apartment in Japan

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Finding apartments in Japan is one of the most difficult tasks that any gaijin (foreigner) must face. Many landlords do not want to rent their apartments to anyone who is not Japanese. In addition to this, it's ridiculously expensive to move into ... more »

How to Gain a Better Understanding as to the Life of Masayoshi Matsukata

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In further discovery of my historical and biographical searches of the sketches of notable individuals outside of my own nation, I ran across the interesting life sketch of Masayoshi Matsukata. By starting here, learning about the lives of ... more »

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