The Japanese film industry and its film directors are a force to be reckoned with. These directors have received critical acclaim and a place in film history as great directors.
Hideo Nakata (中田秀夫) is responsible for directing Ring (リング) and Dark Water (仄暗い水の底から). His movies have been so popular, they’ve been remade for English speaking audiences. [...]
The kyūbi no kitsune (九尾の狐) is a legendary nine tailed fox prevalent in Japanese folktales and plays. Stories about the nine tailed fox go way back in Japan’s oral telling history. Interestingly, it’s still used in modern times. If you’ve watched the anime Naruto (ナルトー), the kyūbi no yōko (九尾の妖狐) or nine tailed demon fox [...]
Have you heard about “Kuku”? “Kuku” is a Japanese method for memorizing multiplication tables by using a rhythmic chant. Japanese students are supposed to learn “Kuku” by heart in the second grade. For example, “two times three equals six” is said as, “Ni-san-ga-roku,” which refers to “two-three-six”. Try listening some examples of “Kuku”…
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Traditional Japanese theater is elaborate, interesting, and a feast for the eyes. I would recommend seeing at least one traditional Japanese performance out of the three main forms of traditional Japanese theater.
Nō (能) is a type of theater where actors usually wear a mask that depicts an emotion or expression. The actors perform with musicians [...]
Karate (からて) is often the most widely known Japanese martial arts form, but there are also many other Japanese martial art forms that are widely appreciated as well.
Jūdo (じゅうどう) is a martial art form used to immobilize an opponent by locking their joints or grappling them to the ground.
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Kendo (けんどう,) [...]
