For centuries, the Japanese people have perfected the tea ceremony. This is a ritual practiced throughout their society. It involves an intricate set of specific...
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Archaeologists have discovered many ancient sites in Japan that contained pottery shards. Some of these pieces have been dated as old as 12,000 years. This...
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Japanese tattoos, known as irezumi in the native language, have a rich and complex history that spans centuries. Often seen as a form of art...
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When a culture takes the time to formalize a daily event into a ritual, they must have implements for it. The Japanese culture has ritualized...
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Many cultures have produced beautiful paintings. These works have been used as a basis for establishing how to create pieces of art in this medium....
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"The Great Wave off Kanagawa," also known simply as "The Great Wave," is a woodblock print by the renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. It is...
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