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Tanabata

Tanabata Festival

Tanabata (七夕, meaning “Evening of the seventh”), also known as the Star Festival, is a Japanese festival originating from the…

Soran bushi

Soran bushi

The soran bushi is perhaps the most famous of Japanese folk dances. Usually accompanied by the Bon dance as part…

Japanese Bowing

Japanese Bowing

Bowing in Japanese culture is a very important part of understanding Japanese society. The Japanese do not greet each other with…