Japanese
Information on Japan, Japanese culture and the people of Japan, including tips on travel to Japan and the Japanese language.
- The Importance of Japan's Wars with China and RussiaA look into the impact of Japan's wars with China and Russia during the Meiji era.
- The Jerky Progression of JapanJapan's evolution did not happen gradually but in swift bursts of change splattered across its history.
- Poker in AsiaWhen 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.
- Misogyny in JapanOne 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.
How to Use a Japanese ToiletPeeing 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.- The Role of the Geisha in Japanese CultureIt 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.
The Social Impact of Japanese BaseballThis 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.- The Natural Hazards of JapanA 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.
- Business Etiquette While in JapanOne of the most important things to understand about Japanese culture is the issue of one "losing face", or being embarrassed.
How Japanese Horror Films Have Influenced HollywoodRecently 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.- Travel in Japan: A day at the Sumo TournamentA visit to a sumo tournament while travelling in Japan