Learn how to make an origami Kabuto (Samurai Helmet) with Japanese vocabulary. 折り紙「兜（かぶと）」の折り方 Designed by Makoto Yamaguchi (2014) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Children's Day (こどもの日, Kodomo no hi) is a Japanese...

The Japanese see themselves as unique in the world and love to talk about what makes them so. From their perspective, Western culture is taking over, so showing an interest in their customs and traditions is sure to make a good...

Are you going to live in Japan? Better prepare yourself with a Japanese self-introduction – a jikoshoukai. Having this language knowledge early in your Japanese study will help you establish yourself among Japanese friends and colleagues.

Japanese Emperors Family Tree | 1,350 Years Ago to Present

In 1942, at the height of the Second World War, President Franklin D. Roosevelt authorised the incarceration of approximately 110,000 Japanese-Americans in the American West. But was Executive Order 9066 a step too far?

In which John Green teaches you about what westerners call the middle ages and the lives of the aristocracy...in Japan. The Heian period in Japan lasted from 794CE to 1185CE, and it was an interesting time in Japan. Rather than being...

In which John Green teaches you about what westerners call the middle ages and the lives of the aristocracy...in Japan. The Heian period in Japan lasted from 794CE to 1185CE, and it was an interesting time in Japan. Rather than being...

On the dusty roads of a small village, a traveling salesman was having difficulty selling his wares. As he wandered the outskirts of town in the hopes of finding some new customers, he heard a high-pitched yelp coming from the edge of...

Many of the values and basic assumptions the Japanese make about life have their origins in Buddhism and Shintoism. The primacy of the group or the collective good and the value placed on maintaining harmony are particularly strong and...

This video explores the diverse New Year celebrations in Asian cultures, including the Korean New Year with its hanbok attire and sebe bows, Japanese New Year with mochi and bell-ringing traditions, and the Vietnamese New Year, or Tet,...

Embark on a gastronomic journey with Sawako Okochi and Aaron Israel, the culinary power couple behind Shalom Japan. Breaking boundaries and building bridges, their restaurant seamlessly fuses the rich traditions of Jewish and Japanese...

A former diplomat and science fiction editor, among other more exotic jobs, Bruno della Chiesa is a linguist trained at the Universities of Bonn and Paris Sorbonne, where he earned a D.E.a. in 1989. After France (60s-70s) and...

Experience sake and the spa at Ten Thousands Waves, a Santa Fe spa inspired by Japanese mountain hot spring resorts.

If your family is getting to you this Christmas, allow renowned German director Wim Wenders’s zen Japanese toilet drama whisk you away to a better place.Kōji Yakusho stars in Perfect Days, a film about beauty, fulfilment and simplicity...

Howcast - Learn four facts about the Japanese master Soke Hatsumi from Sensei Oliver Martin in this Howcast ninjutsu video.

Howcast - Find out about the importance of learning Japanese to study ninjutsu from Sensei Oliver Martin in this Howcast video.

Video Atlas of Asia: This clip takes a look at some of Japan's unique cultural elements.

The Yakuza of Japan are often compared to other underground organizations like the Mafia or a Mexican drug cartel. With numerous organizations, syndicates, and participants, the yakuza are much more than that, with a history that goes...

October 8–30, 2016 The chrysanthemum, kiku in Japanese, is the most celebrated of all Japanese fall-flowering plants, and hundreds of meticulously trained kiku will be on display in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Special weekend events...

Gion Matsuri is one of Japan's oldest and largest festivals. The celebration happens every year in Kyoto and lasts the whole month of July! Learn about the history and customs of the festival from goryo-e (a purification ritual) to the...

In ancient Kyoto, a Shinto scholar found himself distracted from his prayers and sought to perform a purification ritual that would cleanse him. He decided to travel to the revered Hie Shrine; walking the path alone, ignoring any...

Corporate Japan has been going through a significant transition. Overall, the Japanese business culture is characterized by formal interpersonal relations, group orientation, structured processes, and defined protocols with a...

Discover the rich and unique culture of Japan through its cuisine. From the artful presentation of dishes to the use of fresh seafood and traditional hot pots, Japanese food is a feast for the senses. Join us on a culinary journey as we...

This video provides a vivid and detailed account of British author Peter Fleming's observations during his time in Japanese-occupied Manchuria before the war. Through his encounters with Japanese soldiers, Chinese warlords, and local...