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Japanese Language Classification
Japanese Language Classification: The classification of the Japanese Language is uncertain and disputed. Historical linguists who specialize in Japanese…
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Tokyo
Tokyo Temples
Asakusa Temple Asakusa Temple is the most famous temple for foreign tourists. For the Japanese it is fairly unique to see so many foreigners in one place.…
Culture
Are Geisha Prostitutes?
There has long been a misunderstanding in western society that Geisha are prostitutes. There are two main reasons for these misconceptions: After world…
Culture
Where To See Geisha
Geisha can still be found living in traditional Geisha houses called okiya in areas called hanamachi (花街 "flower towns"), but they are increasingly…
Culture
Memoirs Of A Geisha - Review
Memoirs of a Geisha is a novel by Arthur Golden published in 1997. The novel tells the story of a geisha working in Kyoto during World War II. It is also…
Culture
Samurai History
Origin of Samurai Before the Heian period, the army in Japan was modelled after the Chinese army and under the direct command of the emperor. Except for…
Culture
Sumo History
Sumo History As with many forms of wrestling around the world, the roots of Sumo are lost in prehistory. Sumo is mentioned in some of the earliest texts…
Culture
Professional Sumo
Professional Sumo can trace its roots back to the Edo Period in Japan as a form of sporting entertainment. The original wrestlers were probably samurai,…
Tokyo
Akasaka Palace
The Akasaka Palace or State Guest-House (Geihinkan; 迎賓館) is a facility in which the government of Japan accommodates visiting state dignitaries. Located…
Tokyo
Zojoji Temple
Sanroku-zan Zojoji (増上寺: Zōjōji) is a Buddhist temple in the Shiba neighbourhood of Minatoku in Tokyo , Japan. It is the Great Main Temple of the Chinzai…
Tokyo
Rainbow Bridge
Rainbow Bridge Tokyo General Information The Rainbow Bridge is a suspension bridge over the Tokyo Port, located on the northernmost part of Tokyo Bay,…