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Yokai and pokemon – Japanese myths and characters made cute- part1

 Pokemon are pocket monsters fairly derived out of the animal kingdom, but many though look like meta versions of the real world, they are based off animals and characters of Japanese myths and legends
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OKIKU- The ghost inspiration for The ring

 The cursed video tape that kills you within 7 days, one of the most well known horror movies of Japanese origin, but did you know The Ring's main character was an inspiration from an old Japanese folktale?
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Chopsticks- Simple and extravagant

 Everyone knows about Chopsticks? In the hands of an artisan, these humble chopsticks can be created into works of art. These gorgeous instruments add a luxurious feel to the table. Simple implements that are also expression of Japanese aesthetics.
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Bonsai

 Small living works of art admired by everybody, just one pot and a plant, the grower gets all the freedom to make it into art embedding the essence of the nature. Recently it has become a hobby. Let us find out why these small plants have such deep appeal to everyone around.
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Cultural Similarities

 Throughout history, India–Japan relations have traditionally been strong. For centuries, India and Japan have engaged in cultural exchanges, primarily as a result of Buddhism which spread indirectly from India to Japan, via China. India is the largest recipient of Japanese
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Geisha - The epitome of Japanese culture

 Geisha, a word that most people have heard of and associate it with the beautiful Japanese women wearing kimonos and white painted faces. But that is not all that earned them the title. Let’s go back in time and learn more about them.
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Matcha

 Used in traditional tea ceremony to a Starbucks special of matcha latte, this green power powder is said to be one of the reasons for the lifespan of Japanese. Let’s find out more.
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Rakugou: A one man show

 Much like mono-acting, Japan has a traditional art form of storytelling in times where technology had not made its way yet.
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Travel

Rural Japan – Toyooka

 An experience, surrounded not by a concrete jungle but by paddy fields.
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THE KIMONO- WHEN, WHERE, WHAT

 Although, we do not see the kimono being worn as a casual clothing anymore, during auspicious, important events in a Japanese person’s life, the go-to outfit is definitely the kimono. The Kimono has a variety of distinguishable features depending on the occasion, event and age at when it is worn. Let’s learn about what type of kimono is worn on what occasion.
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