Japanese Culture

@Locarlocar6543 · 4 years ago

Japanese Culture Japan has a fascinating and multifaceted culture; on the one hand it is steeped in the deepest of traditions dating back thousands of years; on the other it is a society in a continu...

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@Ailjhe · 4 years ago

Animals poet (japanese culture)

Morning everyone! I just want to share with you some of the poet of the animals and the meaning. perhaps one most egregiously the japanese characteristic is to take notice of the small things of natu...

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@Mictorrani · 4 years ago

The Master of the Macabre

We will look at one of the greatest of what is called the last generation of ukiyo-e-masters, perhaps the greatest: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892). He was a versatile artist, but is best known fo...

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@dbuzz · 3 years ago

D.Buzz Community Highlight: @madame.fondue

D.Buzz Community Highlight of the Week @madame.fondue What's buzzing, friends? As many of you know, Japanese culture is one of the most well-known traditional cultures. They are known for t...

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@M3i · 1 year ago

The Japanese model

Every culture or nation has its unique identities or what makes it different from others. Sometimes some cultures lose their identities over time and thus lose their uniqueness. Globalization is one o...

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@Mictorrani · 4 years ago

Zatoichi – A Samurai Hero

Zatoichi is a blind wanderer, gambler and masseur in Edo period Japan. However, that is a facade; in reality, he is a master swordsman. The stories about him are a mix of action and romanticism, so...

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@Mictorrani · 4 years ago

Crows, Ravens & Tengu

Crows and ravens are closely related birds of the family Corvus. In myth and legend the distinction is not always clear. Ravens, however, being bigger and more ominous looking, occur more frequently t...

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@Mictorrani · 4 years ago

Small & Big Cats in Japan

Domestic Cats The upper class in Japan had domestic cats as early as 1000 years ago and common people soon followed suit. There are cats in folklore and mythology and there are shrines dedicated to c...

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@Doy24 · 3 years ago

Why i love watching Anime?

Anime is a style of computer and hand-draw animation that is commonly linked with Japan. It is incredibly popular all around the world, with legions of hardcore fans. However, if you have ever watched...

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@rayselp · 2 years ago

Let's know about the "kawaii" culture.

Disclaimer: I am the sole author of this article. Some parts of the article were part of my paper submitted to one of my subjects called Japanese Culture. In case you don't know, kawaii (かわいい) i...

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@Emeraldtiger · 2 years ago

Self introduction and blog about Japan

Cherry blossom in a park near Tokyo This post was first published on Hive blockchain at: https://peakd.com/hive-174578/@emeraldtiger/self-introduction-to-hive-and Hello everyone! I am David, I h...

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@Abid999 · 3 years ago

Traditional Japanese Art Styles & Where to See Them

Historically, Japan went through several periods of opening and closing its borders to foreign trade. The Japanese adopted new ideas from countries like China, and they would transform these concepts...

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@Kokoro.Otaku · 2 years ago

The history of Halloween in Japan

With a rather complicated history, the origins of Halloween can be traced back to various Celtic festivals, most notably the Gaelic festival Samhain, which was later incorporated into the Western Chri...

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@DeeBeeGee · 3 years ago

Trese - A Filipino born masterpiece

You all have heard or know Netflix right? I mean who doesn't nowadays (especially during these quarantine times). But have you heard of the new series "Trese"? No? Yes? Maybe? Well let me tell you mo...

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@Nabiha · 2 years ago

Culture: The defining factor in who we are

If you ask an average person where they are from, they’ll likely respond with their state, city, or country of origin. But the real indicator of who we are is not where we come from, but rather our cu...

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@kira18 · 4 years ago

Great Advantages of Watching Anime!!

Hi Guys, today I will give you some solid advantages of watching Anime. This is based on my experience from watching Anime since Grade School. Do you think that Anime can make you Smarter or maybe m...

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@Clemnms51 · 1 year ago

Focus on a city : Tokyo - Japan

Who has never dreamed of visiting Tokyo ? With this article, you'll be able to enjoy your trip over there at its best. Also, remember that I'm also writing on Medium and that it is very important for...

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@PlaytoEarn · 2 years ago

Metaverse Through the Eyes of JPMorgan

Recently, JPMorgan published a report on the metaverse. The information I shared on this subject has reached close to a quarter million views. We can focus on some of the concepts in the report. The...

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@dbuzz · 1 year ago

D.Buzz Spotlight: @reenave's Inspirational Quotes and Artworks

We're delighted to feature @reenave this week, an enthusiastic illustrator, manga artist, and Japanese culture fan who has been a dynamic part of our community since November 2021. @reenave posts i...

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@Mictorrani · 2 years ago

My Communities - Rules & Updates (May 2022)

Read.cash is not static; it evolves. That, and experience of moderation at this platform for more than two years, justify updated and clarified community rules. Below you find rules applicable for all...

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@Mictorrani · 4 years ago

Sagi Musume - The Heron Maiden

The Heron Maiden (Sagi Musume) is a character in a Japanese folk tale, and often a motive in pictorial art and theatre. Briefly, this is the story: A young man finds a wounded heron, which he takes h...

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@Mictorrani · 4 years ago

Shôki - The Demon Queller

Shōki, in China called Zhōng Kuí (or Chung Kwei), was a demon killer, or one might say demon queller, who was considered to protect against demons and disease. Originally he comes from Chinese Taoism,...

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@Mictorrani · 3 years ago

Kachō-e: Flora & Fauna in Japanese Art

One of the sub-genres of ukiyo-e is kachô-e (also called kachô-ga ). Sometimes it is defined as “studies of flowers and birds”, but while many artists limited themselves to just flowers and birds,...

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@Mictorrani · 4 years ago

The Toyokuni Confusion

When you see names as Tokugawa Ieyasu or Suzuki Harunobu , which is the family name and which is the given name? Japanese names are written with the family name first. In the examples above, Tokug...

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@Mictorrani · 4 years ago

Oops, she was ugly! How art can influence language.

This picture, a painting by a 17th century Japanese artist Hishikawa Moronobu , is one of the most famous and influential works in Japanese art history. It also contributed to the Japanese language....

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@Mictorrani · 4 years ago

Seppuku, Ritual Suicide

The most spectacular cultural expression of suicide is probably that of the Samurai of Old Japan. (Below detail from Seppuku Suicide , a print (1900-1910) by Tomioka Eisen.) Most people have heard...

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@Mictorrani · 4 years ago

Prussian Blue & Aizuri-e: Blue Pictures

Aizuri-e means “blue picture”. The term is used for Japanese woodblock prints entirely in blue or where blue is dominating. When there is another colour in an aizuri-e in addition to blue, it is o...

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@Mictorrani · 4 years ago

Hokusai, Manga & The Most Famous Japanese Artwork Ever

Outside of Japan, Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) is probably the best-known Japanese artist, and his "The Great Wave off Kanawa" is probably the best-known Japanese artwork in all categories. In Jap...

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@Mictorrani · 4 years ago

The Kappa - A Dangerous Fellow

A kappa (河童- river child) is a Japanese folkloristic being mainly inhabiting rivers and ponds. It goes under many different names: kawatarō, kawako, suiko, etc. and is an amphibious or reptilian...

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@Mictorrani · 4 years ago

Hiroshige, the Great Master of Landscapes

Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) (sometimes called Andô Hiroshige) is known mainly for landscapes and kacho-e (flower and bird prints), but in the beginning of his career, before he really found his spe...

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