A - anime - Anime is the name given to Japanese animation. Anime is so popular, that there are about 430 studios in the country, generating an annual turnover of 16 billion dollars.
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B - bento - A beautifully neat and organized tray of delicious food.
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C - cosplay - The term was invented by the Japanese Nobuyuki Takahashi in 1984 to describe the practice of dressing up as characters in conventions and fan meetups.
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D - dorama - These are Japanese TV dramas. They can cover the most diverse subjects, from romance to suspense, horror, and comedy. These days they mainly feature teenage dramas.
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E - Edo - Edo is the former name of Tokyo. It was the seat of power for the Tokugawa shogunate, which ruled Japan from 1603 to 1868
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F - Fuji - Mount Fuji is the highest peak in all of Japan, at 3,700 meters high. The mountain is surrounded by myths and mysteries.
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G - Ghibli - The incredibly popular animes created by Studio Ghibli. They created classics such as Spirited Away (2001), My Neighbor Totoro (1988) and Grave of the Fireflies (1988).
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H - hanami - The term means "to contemplate the flowers". In practice, hanami is associated with the flowering of cherry blossoms. This flower is one of the symbols of the country and an important element in Japanese culture.
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I - izakaya - A bar were workers go for after-work drinks.
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J - J-music - Music is a major cultural event in Japan, from karaoke to J-Pop and J-Rock.
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K - kombini - A sort of convenience store where you can find everything, from drinks, to sweets, cleaning products and household utensils.
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L - lámen - It is a typical Japanese dish made with noodles, beef or fish broth, vegetables and pieces of meat. These became very popular after World War II for being cheap.
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M - Murakami - The Japanese writer, who like Kazuo Ishiguro and Kenzaburo Oe, mixes the complexity of human relationships with fantasy and science fiction.
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N - Nintendo - Video game company responsible for the popularization of games consoles during the 1980's and 1990's. The company is mostly known for its video-game character Super Mario.
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O - origami - It is a very typical Japanese paper folding technique. Legend says that if you make 1,000 tsurus of paper, a wish will be granted.
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P - Pikachu - The Pokémon character that started in the simple GameBoy game and has since become a media franchise that has made more than 40 billion dollars worldwide.
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Q - quimono - The word means 'thing to wear,' but we know it as the traditional Japanese robe.
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R - ryokan - It is a kind of inn that offers a complete lodging experience with typical Japanese meals and accommodation.
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S - shōchū - A typical Japanese spirit, like whiskey. It is much stronger than sake, with 35% alcohol.
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T - Tanabata - In Tanabata Matsuri, bamboo branches are decorated with colored paper ribbons containing people's wishes.
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U - ukiyo-e - A style of Japanese art from 17th and 19th centuries that depicted kabuki theater plays, sumo wrestling, female figures, landscapes and erotica.
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V - visual kei - It represents both the visual and musical style of bands that mixed various rock styles from the 1980's.
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W - wasabi - This staple of Japanese cuisine has a very intense flavor. Wasabi has been used in Japanese cuisine since the Edo Period.
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X - xogum - General governors and military leaders who ruled the country until 1868.
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Y - yokai - An important part of Japanese folklore, full of monsters and supernatural beings. The term covers several humanoid creatures with animal characteristics.
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Z - zen - The practice of observing one's own mind through meditation.
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A - anime - Anime is the name given to Japanese animation. Anime is so popular, that there are about 430 studios in the country, generating an annual turnover of 16 billion dollars.
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B - bento - A beautifully neat and organized tray of delicious food.
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C - cosplay - The term was invented by the Japanese Nobuyuki Takahashi in 1984 to describe the practice of dressing up as characters in conventions and fan meetups.
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D - dorama - These are Japanese TV dramas. They can cover the most diverse subjects, from romance to suspense, horror, and comedy. These days they mainly feature teenage dramas.
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E - Edo - Edo is the former name of Tokyo. It was the seat of power for the Tokugawa shogunate, which ruled Japan from 1603 to 1868
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F - Fuji - Mount Fuji is the highest peak in all of Japan, at 3,700 meters high. The mountain is surrounded by myths and mysteries.
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G - Ghibli - The incredibly popular animes created by Studio Ghibli. They created classics such as Spirited Away (2001), My Neighbor Totoro (1988) and Grave of the Fireflies (1988).
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H - hanami - The term means "to contemplate the flowers". In practice, hanami is associated with the flowering of cherry blossoms. This flower is one of the symbols of the country and an important element in Japanese culture.
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I - izakaya - A bar were workers go for after-work drinks.
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8 / 26 Fotos
J - J-music - Music is a major cultural event in Japan, from karaoke to J-Pop and J-Rock.
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9 / 26 Fotos
K - kombini - A sort of convenience store where you can find everything, from drinks, to sweets, cleaning products and household utensils.
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10 / 26 Fotos
L - lámen - It is a typical Japanese dish made with noodles, beef or fish broth, vegetables and pieces of meat. These became very popular after World War II for being cheap.
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11 / 26 Fotos
M - Murakami - The Japanese writer, who like Kazuo Ishiguro and Kenzaburo Oe, mixes the complexity of human relationships with fantasy and science fiction.
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12 / 26 Fotos
N - Nintendo - Video game company responsible for the popularization of games consoles during the 1980's and 1990's. The company is mostly known for its video-game character Super Mario.
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13 / 26 Fotos
O - origami - It is a very typical Japanese paper folding technique. Legend says that if you make 1,000 tsurus of paper, a wish will be granted.
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14 / 26 Fotos
P - Pikachu - The Pokémon character that started in the simple GameBoy game and has since become a media franchise that has made more than 40 billion dollars worldwide.
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15 / 26 Fotos
Q - quimono - The word means 'thing to wear,' but we know it as the traditional Japanese robe.
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16 / 26 Fotos
R - ryokan - It is a kind of inn that offers a complete lodging experience with typical Japanese meals and accommodation.
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17 / 26 Fotos
S - shōchū - A typical Japanese spirit, like whiskey. It is much stronger than sake, with 35% alcohol.
© All Rights Reserved / Wikimedia
18 / 26 Fotos
T - Tanabata - In Tanabata Matsuri, bamboo branches are decorated with colored paper ribbons containing people's wishes.
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19 / 26 Fotos
U - ukiyo-e - A style of Japanese art from 17th and 19th centuries that depicted kabuki theater plays, sumo wrestling, female figures, landscapes and erotica.
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20 / 26 Fotos
V - visual kei - It represents both the visual and musical style of bands that mixed various rock styles from the 1980's.
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21 / 26 Fotos
W - wasabi - This staple of Japanese cuisine has a very intense flavor. Wasabi has been used in Japanese cuisine since the Edo Period.
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X - xogum - General governors and military leaders who ruled the country until 1868.
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Y - yokai - An important part of Japanese folklore, full of monsters and supernatural beings. The term covers several humanoid creatures with animal characteristics.
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Z - zen - The practice of observing one's own mind through meditation.
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Japan from A to Z: amazing facts about the Land of the Rising Sun
Learn some interesting facts about Japanese culture
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Japanese culture is very ancient and its customs are very different from those of the West. The Japanese have a different way of eating, of expressing themselves, of making art and of seeing life. In this gallery, we compile elements of Japanese culture in alphabetical order. From objects, food, to places, and a bit of everything that characterizes the essence of Japan. The information is based on an article on the website Superinteressante.
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