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Minobusan – The Buddhist enclave on Tokyo’s doorstep
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Pet Manners & Etiquette in Japan - Dog Walking, etc.
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Free English Websites for Japanese Food Recipes
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Gluten-Free in Japan: What to Know When Eating Out
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What Is Japanese Seaweed? A Guide to Japan's Essential Ingredient
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What is Shojin Buddhist Cuisine? Try it at Minobusan
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Japanese Green Tea - Exploring the Most Popular Types
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50+ Ways to Say Meat in Japanese: Beef, Pork, Chicken & More
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"Must-See" Places in Japan - As Chosen by Expats Living in Japan
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Japanese Kakigori: Take A Break From The Summer Heat
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Pick the right fish for your dish - How to read seafood labels in Japan
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The Seven Lucky Gods of Japan: Who Are Shichifukujin?
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Japanese Sweet Potatoes: All You Need to Know
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Mago wa Yasashii: Japanese Key to Healthy Eating
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Japanese Apples: A Look at What Makes Them So Special
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Karate Dojos & Karate in Japan
Emerging from the tranquil islands of Okinawa, Karate is esteemed as one of the most iconic martial arts worldwide. Renowned for its compelling repertoire, including a symphony of punches, agile kicks, powerful elbow strikes, and artistic open-hand techniques, Karate figureheads the meaning of "empty hand" in Japanese. Japan abounds with authentic Dojos (training halls), passionately preserving the discipline, each with its distinct sub-style—many of these esteemed Dojos open cultural bridges by offering engaging Karate classes in English.
Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Japan
If karate is the most well-known of Japan's empty-handed martial arts, judo comes in second. Whereas karate stresses punches, judo, which is Japanese for "gentle manner," emphasizes throws and takedowns. Strikes are outlawed in competition, and the goal is to pin or otherwise paralyze an opponent with a range of joint locks and choke moves.
Kendo Dojos in Japan
Kendo, or the "Way of the Sword," is a Japanese sport descended from the samurai swordsman style. A contest consists of two individuals armed with bamboo swords called shinai while wearing armored jackets and helmets. The two combatants strike and thrust at each other with repeated yells and shouts as they duel, attempting to land a strike on defined targets, including the head, wrists, and torso. The first combatant to three points wins the match.
Aikido Dojos in Japan
Aikido is a style of Japanese martial arts that is relatively new. Aikido focuses on defending its practitioners without injuring their attackers. Aikido does not have tournaments or fights since the purpose is to work and train together rather than defeating an opponent. Aikido means "way of the harmonious spirit" in Japanese.
