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Traditional Culture
Traditions are a window into the Japanese
soul. Which is not to say that you'll get far discussing ikebana
with a 16-year-old. But reflections of traditional culture pop
up in the most unlikely places, and can be the key to understanding
some of the most fascinating/maddening aspects of Japanese society.
- Bonsai
- Ceramics/Pottery
- Games/Sports
- Home/Garden
- Ikebana
- Kabuki
- Martial Arts
- Music
- Netsuke
- Origami
- Sashiko
- Shibori
- Shodo
- Sumi-e
- Suiseki
- Swordmaking
- Tea Ceremony
- Temari
- Ukiyo-e
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