Japanese Customs

Japanese Customs: The customs, arts and culture of Japan.

Japanese Instruments, what you may not know

Traditional Japanese musical instruments are comprised of a wide range of string, wind (mostly flutes) and percussion instruments. Let me mention the most common Japanese musical instruments.


Shaun Thir tells us of his experiences at his favorite sushi restaurant and how to impress the love of your life in Tuna Hero. Thir explains that one of the joys of his life in Japan is the food.

Arts & Culture Explained by Online Video

Various aspects of Japanese culture and traditions are explained on our video page. Plus you can upload your own videos of Japan and rate the videos of others. Watch some documentaries and other videos about the arts and

culture of Japan

Entertainment in Japan

Let`s explore some entertainment options in Japan.

About Japanese Bonsai Trees

The cultivation of Bonsai plants or trees in Japan began during the Kamakura period at around 1200AD. The word “Bonsai” is a Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese term “Penzai”. Bonsai in Japanese means a tree in a pot. Bonsai trees are miniature trees grown in a pot or a container. Different trees are used for bonsai and the most common of these are: Japanese black and white pines, Japanese cedars and maples, and of course the smallest of bonsai called “mame.”

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