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The Japanese culture is very unique from exotic festivals and foods to traditional art and historical temples. Japan is filled with treasures of folk art from beautiful dishes and lacquer ware to delightful porcelain dolls. Take a glimpse of Japanese culture and art.
Festivals and cultural events are deeply rooted and observed in Japan. Some of the most well known festivals mark the changing of the seasons. The cherry blossom festival celebrates the day of spring.
In May, "boys day" festivals now called children's day is a joyful
spectacle as colorful flying carp banners are flown.
Japan is
filled with historical places and religious artifacts.
Stone monuments of Buddha statues and lanterns fill the mountain side of temples and
shrines.
Extraordinary fine and folk art crafts delight all from fine porcelain Japanese dolls to intricate kimonos and chiseled stone lanterns.
Japan is a treasure-trove of delectable food and finely hand
crafted dishes. The Japanese are well known for their hand crafted ceramic dishes to
stunning lacquer bowls, plates, bento box and trays. Japanese dishes are well
beloved for their high quality and intricate craftsmanship.
The
devotion and appreciation of traditional art flourishes throughout Japan from
schools of tea ceremony (chanoyu) and flower arrangement (ikebana) to bonsai, sumo and
performing theater arts.
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