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Saturday, August 18, 2007. Living costs in Japan and especially in Tokyo. Are famous to be among the world's highest. However, if you live outside of central Tokyo, adjust to a Japanese lifestyle and do not depend too heavily on food and products from your home country, you may be surprised how inexpensive Japan can be. Some of the world's most expensive land can be found in central Tokyo. Consequently, even tiny apartments. And in other regions. Are an inexpensive option to consider. And udon), domburi.
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Saturday, August 11, 2007. The Japanese sword (nihonto) has been internationally known for its sharpness and beauty since feudal times. The sword used to be the distinguishing mark of the samurai. Since swords are dangerous weapons, a permit is required to own one in Japan today. Taken from = =. Labels: Arts and Crafts. Posted by Admin aka Mimin at 3:24 AM. Subscribe to Post Comments [ Atom. Tegal, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia. View my complete profile. Music review and News. Ice cream nya Emil.
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Friday, August 3, 2007. Ikebana is the art of arranging flowers aesthetically. One tries to represent the three elements sky, earth, and mankind in a well balanced relation. Ikebana developed in the 16th century. Traditional Ikebana is called Kado. There are many different schools of traditional Ikebana. In addition, modern styles of Ikebana (avant-garde Ikebana) have evolved. Some of these styles use glass, iron, and other materials instead of flowers. Taken from = =. Labels: Arts and Crafts.
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Friday, August 10, 2007. No is a very old form of traditional Japanese theater. With its origins in the 14th century. The actors of No plays wear masks. They speak and sing in a very monotonous way, accompanied by a chorus and traditional music instruments. The No stage is usually located outdoors and has a roof supported by four columns. Taken from = =. Labels: Arts and Crafts. Posted by Admin aka Mimin at 2:33 AM. Subscribe to Post Comments [ Atom. Tegal, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia. View my complete profile.
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Saturday, August 11, 2007. Kendo is Japanese fencing. It means "the way of the sword. Swords used to be a main weapon in Japanese warfare for many centuries. They continued to be the symbol of the samurai. Into the 19th century. The participants in modern kendo are well protected and use bamboo swords. As in all the Japanese martial arts. The training of one's mind is essential also in kendo. Taken from = =. Labels: Arts and Crafts. Posted by Admin aka Mimin at 3:29 AM. Subscribe to Post Comments [ Atom.
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Saturday, August 11, 2007. The samurai (or bushi) were the members of the military class. Samurai employed a range of weapons such as bows and arrows, spears and guns; but their most famous weapon and their symbol was the sword. Samurai were supposed to lead their lives according to the ethic code of bushido ("the way of the warrior"). Strongly Confucian. In nature, Bushido stressed concepts such as loyalty to one's master, self discipline and respectful, ethical behavior. In 1192. As shogun. Sengoku jid...
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Saturday, August 18, 2007. Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (Nihongo Noryoku Shiken) measures a person's proficiency in the Japanese language. Test results are widlely used by professionals seeking employment at Japanese companies and students seeking acceptance at Japanese educational institutions to certify their language proficiency. Labels: Living in Japan. Posted by Admin aka Mimin at 3:47 AM. Living costs in Japan and especially in Tokyo. Of Japan. Addi...
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Saturday, August 18, 2007. More than 100,000 international students are currently studying at universities. Junior colleges, professional schools and other educational. Institutions in Japan. Their number has been increasing rapidly since the 1980s, with two thirds of the students coming from China. Short time studies at Japanese language schools. Are permitted on a tourist visa. All other foreign student in Japan need a student visa. The Examination for Japanese University Admission for International St...
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Tuesday, July 24, 2007. Kanazawa's importance grew in the 15th century, when the powerful and militant Ikko sect. Established its new headquarters there after being chased out of Kyoto. By the monks of Mt.Hiei. During the Edo Period. Kanazawa was the seat of the Maeda clan. The second most powerful clan after the Tokugawa. In terms of rice. Production and fief size. Accordingly, Kanazawa grew to become a town of great cultural achievements, rivaling Kyoto. In World War Two. Taken from = =. On weekends an...
