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The Traditional Japanese Wedding Some Japanese people still have a traditional wedding, while many opt for a Western-style ceremony. Some will even combine elements of both. Unlike a Western wedding, a traditional Japanese ceremony is mo...

A Summer of Festivals in Japan Japan is known for its polite and reserved culture, but the country also knows how to celebrate. Summer in Japan is a season-long party with countless festivals, both local and regional. These summer festiv...

What is a Geisha? A geisha is unique to Japanese culture. She is a female entertainer, trained from the age of 18 in singing, dancing, the tea ceremony and the art of conversation. She is something like an accomplished courtesan, but wit...

In Japan, people traditionally wear various styles of ethnic clothing that are strictly unique to the country. However, in recent years, they have used most of these types of clothing only on special occasions rather than in everyday lif...