21. Welcome To The Donald Keene Center Of Japanese Culture! Include review of lectures and details of the prizes awarded by the center to support translation of Japanese literature. http://www.cc.columbia.edu/cu/ealac/dkc/

22. Welcome To The Donald Keene Center Of Japanese Culture! http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ealac/dkc/

23. Folk Beliefs In Modern Japan: Table Of Contents Etext of the book edited by Inoue Nobutaka, Institute for japanese culture and Classics, Kokugakuin University. http://www.kokugakuin.ac.jp/ijcc/wp/cpjr/folkbeliefs/

Folk Beliefs in Modern Japan Contemporary Papers on Japanese Religion INOUE Nobutaka, General Editor ASHIDA Norman HAVENS IKEGAMI Yoshimasa INOUE Nobutaka ISHII Kenji KAWAMURA Kunimitsu Translated by Norman Havens Originally published in 1994 by the Institute for Japanese Culture and Classics, Kokugakuin University. (ISBN4-905853-02-8) Table of Contents Preface by INOUE Nobutaka Introduction by INOUE Nobutaka Local Newspaper Coverage of Folk Shamans in Aomori Prefecture by IKEGAMI Yoshimasa The Life of a Shamanness: Scenes from the Shamanism of Northeastern Japan by KAWAMURA Kunimitsu Annual Events and the Transformation of Japanese Religious Life by ISHII Kenji Wayside Shrines at Urban Train Stations: Religion at the Crossroads by The Festival and Religion Boom: Irony of the "Age of the Heart" by The Changing Face of Japanese Folk Beliefs by Norman HAVENS $Date: 1999/03/09 02:00:30 $ Institute for Japanese Culture and Classics Kokugakuin University

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25. The Black Moon Japanese Culture Web Site THE BLACK MOON ART, ANIME, AND japanese culture. do it all with a flair for beauty and love of art. ~ The Black Moon Staff. THE WORLD OF ANIME. japanese culture. http://www.theblackmoon.com/Contents/content.html

THE BLACK MOON ART, ANIME, AND JAPANESE CULTURE www.theblackmoon.com ARCHIVES FILM REVIEWS JAPANESE COOKING LINKS ... SITE MAP document.writeln(''); Site last updated on Welcome to THE BLACK MOON Search Now: When thinking of Japan some people conjure up images of a romantic past filled with heroic Samurai , beautiful Geisha , and stoic Zen masters. Others think of traditions in art like Kabuki theater or the gorgeous woodblock prints of the Edo period. Still others imagine a modern pop culture filled with Idol Singers, anime, and eye popping cinema. We write about all those things and more here at the Black Moon. ~ The Black Moon Staff THE WORLD OF ANIME JAPANESE CULTURE FILM REVIEWS JAPANESE COOKING Find out what we've been viewing!

26. Japanese Culture japanese culture. Kabuki and Theater Koi ShichiGo-San Festival Tea Ceremony Japanese Weddings Slide Show of Shrines. http://www.amphi.com/~psteffen/fmf/culture.htm

Japanese Culture Kabuki and Theater Koi Shichi-Go-San Festival Tea Ceremony ... Slide Show of Shrines

27. Gateway Japan - Creating Japanese Culture And Community Japanese. Japanese Media Primarily Japanese Newspapers in USA. USJapan Culture Information from Gateway Japan Publications and others. US http://www.gwjapan.com/

AXXES Travel Info Washington DC metro area information in Japanese AXXES Living Info Washington DC metro area information in Japanese Japanese Media Primarily Japanese Newspapers in USA US-Japan Culture Information from Gateway Japan Publications and others US-Japan Business and Commerce Resources Washington DC directory US-Japan Policy US Government Resources and Gateway Japan Policy Sites NIH-International Women's Group A Japanese Living Guide (In Japanese) for the Maryland Area Japan Post A Japan-related classified -Updated weekly Useful links to Japan-Related Job sites. Listings of jobs indexed to "Japan" and "Asia" for the local Washington DC Metro Area and local states. Gateway Japan's JASW Yellow Pages An on-line resource of directories related to US-Japan "Gateway Japan's JASW Yellow Pages" Gateway Japan

28. Welcome Discuss anime and manga, japanese culture, fan works, and games. http://forums.animeworld.ca/

29. Art Of Sushi - A Japanese Culture Experience Experience japanese culture see sushi rolled into works of art flowers, butterflies dragonflies. Sushi Art. Welcome to sushi art! http://www.garden-gifts.com/sushiart.htm

Sushi Art I decided to create this page to share some of my favorite things I love about Japan and the japanese culture; good food, delicate sushi, beautiful music and colorful cartoon characters. I hope to include a little of each in this page while providing some interesting sushi information and beautiful music by Japanese composer and musician Inada-no-Umahijiri, who graciously allowed to me use of his music for this page is a member of the Tokyo Shakuhachi Ensemble and plays the "shakuhachi" which is the japanese bamboo flute. Turn your speaker on now for the ultimate experience Hikari-no-Haru - "The Light of Spring Sun" is the title of this composition - . Hakari means "the light of the sun" and haru means "spring". Sushi Origin Sushi originated as a way of preserving funa -a type of fish. The fish was salted and allowed to mature on a bed of vinegar rice, after which the rice was discarded. Before long vinegar rice came to be eaten together with the fish and then other ingredients. Thus the word sushi was derived: the marriage of vinegar rice with other ingredients. Many different combinations of sushi and ways of serving them evolved. It is not surprising that most people mistaken or associate the word sushi to raw fish. It may be because many sushi varieties are prepared using some type of fish or seafood and the raw part just happens to stick in peoples mind. But actually, sashimi means "raw fish". Sushi is the marriage of vinegar rice to other ingredients.

30. Japanese Clothing, Japanese Culture And Dance perform traditional japanese okinawa dances. Dedicated to preserve the japanese culture they delight all that see them. http://www.garden-gifts.com/kenjin.htm

Japanese Culture - Japanese Dancing Dressed in beautiful japanese clothing - kimono, yukata, obis and elegant head dressings, the Okinawa Kenjin Kai delight all who see them perform. The kenjin kai is a national organization dedicated to preserve the japanese culture and share traditional dances and music of Japan and Okinawa. There are hundreds of Japanese and Okinawan Kenjin Kai members throughout the U.S. who perform regularly for city, state and national events. Help / Customer Service Order Online Phone, Fax or Mail Orders Contest/Guestbook ... Home w Today's Sale Items w What's New w Catalog Overview w Sign our Guestbook w Rain Chains w Bamboo Fountains w w w Garden Gifts w Garden Bridges Stone Lanterns, Basins w About our Granite w Stone Lanterns w Stone Lanterns (pg 2) w Stone Water Basins w w About our Fences w Japanese Clothing w Japanese Kimono w Japanese Yukata w Short Robes, Happi Coats w Zori Sandals, Tabi Socks w Children's Clothing Unique Japanese Gifts w Japanese Lucky Charms w Zen Gifts w Memorable Gifts w Sushi Gifts w w w w w Tea Sets, Tea Supplies

31. Japanese Culture Help And Information Melanie Shintaku is BellaOnline s japanese culture Host. SUBJECT S. FEATURE S. http://www.bellaonline.com/Site/japaneseculture

forum radio shops sweeps ... Wireless Office Ads_kid=0;Ads_bid=0;Ads_xl=0;Ads_yl=0;Ads_xp='';Ads_yp='';Ads_opt=0;Ads_wrd='[KeyWord]';Ads_prf='';Ads_par='';Ads_cnturl='';Ads_sec=0; All times in EST Baptist: 11:00 AM Christmas: 10:00 PM Japanese Culture You Are Here: BellaOnline Japanese Culture Melanie Shintaku is BellaOnline's Japanese Culture Host S U B J E C T S F E A T U R E S Clothing Crafts Dance Literature ... Fuji Musume - The Wisteria Maiden, A Famous Kabuki Dance The tale of Fuji Musume (“Wisteria Maiden”) is a heartbreaking tale of unrequited love dating back to its first performance in 1826 in Edo (now Tokyo). more... Children's Day - May 5th: Celebration of Kodomo No Hi May 5th is the Japanese holiday for celebrating the lives of children. Children´s Day is a combination of Boys Day and Girls Day (March). more... Japanese Springtime Festivals – Celebrating the Traditions of Japan Interested in Japanese holidays? Learn about a few of the springtime festivities in Japan. more... The Soul of Japanese Samurai - The Sword The Japanese katana was thought to contain mystical powers, and the soul of its Samurai. more...

32. Japanese Culture (English) From here you can explore the daily lives of Japanese. Find out why you may see people wearing surgical masks walking on the street http://www.nihongo.org/english/culture/

Before you can really understand anyone, you have to have some idea of what their daily lives are like: Their traditions, their beliefs, their way of looking at the world. From here you can explore the daily lives of Japanese. Find out why you may see people wearing surgical masks walking on the street, how marriages are performed and what a day in a Japanese school is like. Note: The Education and Traditions areas are not yet available. Resources Celebrations Clothing Customs Education ... Traditions

33. Japanese Culture: Religion (English) Resources. Religion. Japanese Views of Religion. A fascinating article written in Japan. (English). Japanese Shrines and Temples. A good http://www.nihongo.org/english/culture/religion/

Resources Religion Japanese Views of Religion A fascinating article written by Eido Tai Shimano that contrasts Western and Japanese views of religion from the Japanese perspective. This thoughtful acticle will certainly give you a new perspective. English Inspiring: Shrines An introduction to Japanese shrines by Hideomi Nihira . A little light, but covers the essentials. Also has some thumbnail summaries of the various religions practiced in Japan. English Japanese Shrines and Temples A good quick overview of Japanese Buddhism and Shintoism, with an orientation towards Shinto Shrines and Buddhist Temples. English Encylopedia Mythica: Japanese Mythology Thumbnail summaries of the gods, demons and legends of Japan. Not a lot of depth, but covers hundreds of items of Japanese Mythology. Frame and non-frame versions are both available. English Religion in Japan and Aum Shinrikyo News piece on the sycretic nature of religion in Japan, with links to some interesting statistics. English J-World's Religion Area Links to information regarding Japanese religions. Text only - which makes it quite fast. A little light overall though.

34. TEEN HOLLYWOOD.COM - Hang Out With The Stars! Interview detailing the actor's involvement in the film Last Samurai , and his fascination with japanese culture. http://www.teenhollywood.com/d.asp?r=54455

35. Japanese Culture - Index away. Links, Top. Black Moon is an LAbased site that covers many aspects of japanese culture. Sign up for our free newsletter. Keep http://www.japan-zone.com/culture/index.shtml

Home Culture Quiz Royalty The Imperial Family Entertainment Kabuki Noh Bunraku Instruments Arts Sado Ukiyo-e Ikebana Origami ... Modern Literature Calendar Festivals Annual Events Four Seasons Costume Kimono Footwear The Basics Popular Dishes ... Alcohol Search: Topsites Japan For many people, the mention of Japan conjours up images of weird masks and extravagantly made-up actors twirling red umbrellas on a stage and elegant, kimono-clad ladies demurely pouring cups of tea in tranquil cherry-blossomed temples. Well, even today you can still experience all that kind of stuff, if you know where to look. The traditional arts in Japan are exactly that - traditional. Solemn awareness of the history and intimate knowledge of the past-masters of your chosen form of torture, sorry, expression are essential if you wish to practice at the highest level. These ancient 'ways' are not for the faint of heart, but many foreigners come to Japan each year to enlighten themselves through their study. For the rest of us, just a nibble at this great banquet of culture will be more than enough. But the Japanese do know how to kick back and have fun, too. You might be surprised by just how wild a Japanese festival can get! Snow festivals, fire festivals, fertility festivals - you name it, they have it. When it comes to food, the Japanese are as enthusiastic as anybody on earth. And the changing seasons bring new delicacies. Spring also brings the cherry blossoms - symbol of life's all-too-brief span and a good excuse to get drunk and dance around in a cemetery! The beauty of summer fireworks and autumn's spectacular changing leaves can also take the breath away.

36. Japanese Culture - Royalty - The Imperial Family period During the Edo Period, a time of great cultural advancement but as kinnoha, or imperial loyalists, developed their concept of Japanese identity with http://www.japan-zone.com/culture/imperial.shtml

Home Culture Quiz Royalty The Imperial Family Entertainment Kabuki Noh Bunraku Instruments Arts Sado Ukiyo-e Ikebana Origami ... Modern Literature Calendar Festivals Annual Events Four Seasons Costume Kimono Footwear The Basics Popular Dishes ... Alcohol Search: Topsites Japan The Imperial family. From left: Princess Masako, Princess Sayako, The Emperor, Princess Mako, Prince Akishino, The Empress, Princess Akishino - holding Princess Kako, Crown Prince Naruhito. The Japanese Imperial family is the oldest hereditary monarchy in the world. The family's lineage dates back to the sixth century BC, though the title of Tenno (emperor) or Sumera-Mikoto (heavenly sovereign) was assumed by rulers in the sixth or seventh century and has been used since. The family crest (above) is the kiku , or chrysanthemum. The role of the Emperor (and occasionally the Empress - there have been 8 to date) has varied in importance. Considered a divine being until the end of World War II, the postwar Constitution made him the "Symbol of the state". He plays a largely ceremonial part in the life of the nation. Origins and early history According to the historical chronicles of ancient Japan, the Kojiki (Record of Ancient Matters, AD712) and the Nihon Shoki (Chronicle of Japan, AD720), the sun goddess

37. Astronomy In Japan Historical and modern Japanese astronomy, and its place in japanese culture http://www2.gol.com/users/stever/jastro.html

Welcome to Steve Renshaw and Saori Ihara's Astronomy in Japan Home Page Japanese Starlore and Astronomical History Astronomy Activities and Articles of Human Interest Astronomy Sites in Japan with Pages in English Sites of Interest in History of Astronomy and Cultural Astronomy ... ‰½ŒÌ‚±‚̃z[ƒ€ƒy[ƒW‚͉pŒê‚Ì‚Ý‚à ‘‚©‚ê‚Ä‚¢‚é‚Ì‚à ‚·‚©H (In Japanese) Last Updated January 1, 2004 Japanese Starlore and Astronomical History Return to Top Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu! The Sun, the Moon, and Happy New Year in Japan (Revised January 2004) Get Out Ogre! Come In Happiness! Setsubun in Japan; A Lunar "New Years' Eve" (Revised January 2004) Tani Jinzan and A Leonid Conflagration Earthly and Celestial Events "Meet" in Tokugawa Japan Orihime, Kengyuu, and Tanabata Japanese Traditions and Values Reflected in a Summer Festival Based on an Ancient Chinese Star Legend Images of Tanabata 2000 Yowatashi Boshi Passing the Winter Nights with Japanese Star Lore of Orion Takamatsu Zuka Kofun An Ancient View of the Sky from a Tomb in Asuka, Japan Controversy Continues (Supplement added April 3, 1997)

38. Japanese Festivals Culture See japanese culture from exotic festivals, folk art, crafts, food, dishes, porcelain dolls to ancient shrines and temples lined with japanese stone lanterns http://www.explorejapan.com/jculture.htm

About Japan The land and People Pictures that capture the richness of Japanese Culture Experience .... Japanese Life Feel .... the textures of Japan Explore .... Japanese Gardens See .... Japanese Culture Favorite Links that capture the essence of Japan from culture, shopping to recipes ... Sign our Guest book turn your speakers on to listen to beautiful japanese music while viewing See Japanese Culture The Japanese culture is very unique from exotic festivals and foods to traditional art and historical temples. Japan is mecca of folk art from beautiful dishes and lacquer ware to delightful porcelain dolls. Take a glimpse of japanese culture and art. Festivals and cultural events are deeply rooted and observed in Japan. Some of the most well known festivals mark the changing of the seasons. The cherry blossom festival celebrates the day of sprin while the colorful "Obon" festival (Buddhist all souls' day) marks the height of summer. In May, "boys day" festivals now called children's day is a joyful spectacle as colorful flying carp banners are flown.

39. Sake-Drenched Postcards - Tokyo Panty Trade Faces Regulation Delivers a weekly column that features japanese culture. http://www.bigempire.com/sake

Tokyo Panty Trade Faces Regulation G oing the extra mile for his readers is nothing new for the Captain . In seeking the truth for his readers, he has braved any number of dangerous elements and poked his nose where it didn't belong. This week is hardly an exception. Join him as he takes a peek at Tokyo's used-panty business, a market threatened by goverment regulation. U pon cracking the shop's door, one is greeted by a small color picture of a woman's rear end, thrusting backward from a hunched-over position to fill nearly the entire frame. It is amid a variety of general information flyers taped haphazardly to the inside of the door. With her face and torso hidden, the woman's only visible garment, her lace underwear, foretells what lies inside. Back in the far corner from the entry sit dozens of small packages carefully wrapped in plastic and shelved like compact discs . A photo album-sized snapshot of an open-skirted and grinning (and sometimes topless) young girl graces each front. Bunched behind is her unwashed panties, ostensibly one and the same showcased in the picture. "This is not a crime," maintains the manager, sitting at the counter in orange long sleeves and jeans, of his trade in soiled women's underwear.

40. JAPANESE CULTURE -- A PRIMER FOR NEWCOMERS Explanations of Japanese cultural traits and resulting culture shock facing westerners. http://www.thejapanfaq.com/FAQ-Primer.html

Japanese Culture A Primer For Newcomers Culture Shock 101 NO!! This is not another site on Japanese Zen and rock gardens, nor fantasizing about pretty *Important* : Japan has a lot of positive traits, and a lot of negative ones also. You'll find Japan captivating, bewildering, enchanting, enraging, humorous, frustrating, loose, uptight, accomodating, and anal-retentive sometimes all at the same time. However, the contents of this site center more on the negative aspects than the positive ones since these are what make life for westerners more difficult here. They are meant to show more of what culture shock is experienced and are * NOT * to be taken as an accounting of the number of good traits vs. the bad. Here are a few basic traits to remember Uchi-Soto Us and Them The Gaijin Complex Osekkai! Mind Your Own Business! "Goatism" Giseisha and Urami On Scapegoats, Victims, and Envy Amae Dependency Tate-shakai The Vertical Society Shikata ga Nai and Gaman You Can't Fight City Hall The Iron Triangle and the Empty Center 1. Uchi-Soto ("Us and Them")

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