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Tea is a large part of Japanese culture and there are both formal and informal ceremonies that have tea as their central focus. The Way of the Tea is the ceremonial presentation of matcha (powdered green tea), which is generally whisked into hot water.
-Jessika Montgomery

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I find the city of Tokyo very cool. When i think of Japan, i always think of this city. I always see Tokyo in movies, so it makes it a even cooler city to see. The lights of the city always make the city look so cool.~ Steven Hyvari

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I think it's great how Japan has retained its older traditions while leaving room for new innovations.

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One thing I find very interesting about Japan is how drinking alcohol there is not as big as deal as it is here. You can drink just about everywhere you want to. They also have beer vending machines on the street.

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Origami is the art of folding paper. At first glance, it just looks like art, but more importantly, Origami is used in medical and technological advances. Go Folding!

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Japanese calligraphy has always been beautiful to me, and I love that it literally is an art form with many different possibilities.

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The influence Anime has had on not just the Japanese culture but on the American culture as well, aside from the artistic expression the use of old legends and folklore to bring the stories to light is one of a kind.

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I have always enjoyed and have been impressed at Japanese woodworking techniques.
Even common, everyday items (like this tool box) are carefully built to maintain the natural beauty of the materials from which they are made, with special emphasis on conservation - nothing is wasted.
~Mark Crowley

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"Kurisumasu ni wa Kentakkii" (Kentucky for Christmas) - Mat Ramsey

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"Kurisumasu ni wa Kentakkii" (Kentucky for Christmas) - Mat Ramsey

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Every Christmas about 3.6 million Japanese families celebrate Christmas with KFC. I love how Japan takes anything including holidays and makes it their own!

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"Gassho" (Classping Hands) -KayAnn Gamalinda

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"Gassho" (Classping Hands) -KayAnn Gamalinda

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Clasping hands together is a gesture that people do in Japan before they eat. They bring their palms together toward their chest , is a way of one receiving and accepting a gift or food that was prepared. I found this gesture  very respectful and also bowing as well.

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Aikido is a Japanese martial art. I didn't know about this kind of "sport" I guess till I started dating my boyfriend, he and his older brother have been doing aikido since they were little kids. I watched couple of his practices once and it looks pretty rough, you gotta really know what you're doing.

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Traditional Japanese Home (Jeanea Mejia)

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Traditional Japanese Home (Jeanea Mejia)

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I've always found the traditional Japanese homes very interesting. They are very different compared to our housing in America. Japanese homes seem more compact, while American homes are more spacious. The design of their houses reflect Japanese culture while American homes can be designed many ways from modern to old-fashioned. I would definitely like to experience what it's like to live in one of these houses.

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Mount Fuji is one of the tallest mountains in the world as well as one of Japans three holy mountains. I am drawn to it because it's impact on modern day art.

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I love that Japan is filled with unique cities like this one! This city is very beautiful and uses the mountain river for everything, there are even koi in the gutters along the street! The focus on nature in Japanese culture is so admirable. Japan's landscapes seem almost other worldly to me.

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The samurai warrior has always caught my attention with its elegance and intensity; true samurai were expected to give their lives without hesitation.

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The Minainotaki Waterfall, Takachiho Gorge, Kyushu (Marisa Jenkins)

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The Minainotaki Waterfall, Takachiho Gorge, Kyushu (Marisa Jenkins)

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I'm drawn to water and nature and love to find hidden treasures off the beaten path.  Located on the remote island of Yakushima, it features picturesque sights and wildlife.  A beautiful place to commune with Mother Earth.

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Cherry Blossom Bonsai Tree - Emily Apgar

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Cherry Blossom Bonsai Tree - Emily Apgar

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Bonsai trees take an incredible amount of dedication to keep healthy and grow in a particular way. I respect the effort that is put into their upkeep and art.

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This temple is located in Kyoto, Japan and has 1200 years full of history. It amazes me how this temple has gone through fires over 10 times and they were still able to reconstruct it. Temples are one of the things i love visiting when i go to Asia, they're filled with so much history and each of them are dedicated to a deity, god which makes it so unique!

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I absolutely love discovering different types of landscaping styles around the world, and these "Zen" gardens found in Japan are so intriguing to me. They serve for the purpose of meditation, and recognizing the true meaning of life. Just to be in this environment would refresh my soul with peace.
- Carly Z.

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Every culture has a preferred new years dinner and Ozoni is the name of a mochi soup that is eaten along with other traditional dishes in Japan.

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Japanese Cherry Blossom (Nicole Williamson 

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Japanese Cherry Blossom (Nicole Williamson 

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This is a Cherry Blossom that blooms through the middle of Japan around January and February. I came across this and found it very beautiful and to be a very beautiful part of Japan.

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Ever since I watched a documentary on Sumo wrestling, I've always been interested in the sport. The documentary I watched explain a sumo wrestlers diet, training, and daily regimen. It was very intriguing to say the least!

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This is a statue of Buddha located in Sensoji, Japan. This is one of the two main religions in Japan, the other being the Shinto religion, which has always fascinated me. My uncle Giau is a Buddhist and has taught me much about it! The idea that wisdom will come to those with a calm and pure mind has always been intriguing because wisdom and knowledge are very important to me.

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I LOVE food. one of my passions in cooking, and I love sushi. So of course that is one of the coolest things about the culture i think! There is such a variety and also sushi is such an art! It looks beautiful and it is prepared with love!

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I chose this picture because Ive always been fascinated by geisha.  The training they go through to learn music and dance and such and also their beauty customs are really interesting to me.

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A family friend hosted a couple Japanese exchange students, their daily school lives are very different than what I'm used to. However, I think it would be a fun experience.
-Mariana Huynh

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After watching Anthony Bourdain's Japan episode of Parts Unknown I became fascinated with the way different cultures let loose after a tiring day; in particular, Anthony Bourdain attended a robot laser light show at a Tokyo nightclub.

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Great Posts - Write your Name down!!!!!!

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I like Kyoto because it maintains the ancient culture of Japan (there is a shrine at the end of that road).

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I used this Photograph because I like the was they dance and the way they dress.