64 articles on "japan"

Five Must-Knows When Getting a Kanji Tattoo

Q: What do famous celebrities like Pink, Britney Spears and the Spice Girls’ Mel C all have in common? A: They all have Japanese tattoos!Japanese tattoos are cool. Of course, if you have money to burn like any of these ladies, you can afford to hi...

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When Human Beings Take It To The Limit

When Human Beings Take It To The Limit by: Jesse S. Somer In life we all have dreams and goals, aspirations to follow a certain path that will lead to social achievements and personal growth. We all hope to fulfill a destiny where we can put all...

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Growing Japanese Bonsai Trees for Bonsai Gardens

As you go through the history of Japanese bonsai trees (among others), you will note that this term is used to refer to a ‘plant in a pot’. As per the information provided on Harvard's Arnold Arboretum site, "the ancient Chinese were the fir...

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Japanese Cuisine

Japanese Cuisine by: Kirsten Hawkins Tempura, sukiyaki, sashimi, sushi – even the words used to describe the most basic of Japanese dishes are exotic and beautiful. Japanese cuisine is easily one of the healthiest in the world, with its concen...

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A Room With A View

A Room With A View by: Scott Chamaden In March of 1999, the Guinness Book of Records bestowed upon Hotel Everest View the title of Highest Placed Hotel in the World. This hotel is situated 13,000 ft (3,964 m) above sea level in Sagarmatha Nation...

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Flowers of Red Violet in Dramatic Display

Flowers of Red Violet in Dramatic DisplayAlthough many flowers are red-violet, several types of Japanese Iris exhibit the color in a most spectacular fashion. Japanese Iris (I.ensata) are the last of the Iris to bloom and usually bloom about a month ...

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Shiatsu

What is Shiatsu? Shiatsu, literally means: Shi 'finger,' Atsu 'pressure.' By definition, Shiatsu translates into 'finger pressure.' Recognized by Japanese law in 1955, and in the text book, 'Theory and Practice o...

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The History Of Bonsai Trees

Japan has a rich cultural history. One of the practices with a lengthy history is the production of Bonsai trees, which became popular in Japan during the Heian period. They are not meant to serve a purpose beyond art and contemplation. It is a stud...

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The Quickest And Best Way To Learn Japanse Online

Studying a different language like Japanese is often genuinely rewarding and it can really expand your choices around work and where you go on your next vacation. Nevertheless, lots of people lack time to attend school when they finish work due to sp...

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Breaking Down the Language Barrier

Breaking Down the Language Barrier by: Jesse S. Somer Pretty soon language will no longer be a barrier that keeps humanity separated. The Internet has become the ultimate medium for communication amongst humans. When it first began, websites wer...

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