Japanese Culture

By Shizuko Mishima, About.com Guide to Japan Travel

Exotic Japanese culture attracts many travelers to Japan from around the world. Even though you aren't visiting Japan, you might be interested in learning various cultural aspects of Japan with these resources.

1. Japanese Holidays
2. Japanese Geisha
3. Japanese Art
4. Japanese Furniture
5. Living Tips and Japanese Customs

Japanese Holidays

Here is a list of Japanese national holidays and traditional events in Japan. It helps you plan your trip to Japan. You might want to experince some of them or you might want to avoid the busiest travel season.

• Japanese New Year
• Valentine's Day in Japan
• Japanese Girl's Day
• Golden Week
• Tanabata

• Obon in Japan
• Christmas in Japan
• New Year's Eve
• Japanese Autumn Holidays

Japanese Geisha

Are you interested in Japanese geisha? They are professional hostesses who entertain guests through various performing arts. Many travelers to Japan hope to meet geisha.

• Japanese Geisha
• Becoming Geisha
• Geisha Tours
• Geisha Makeover
• Top Geisha Shows

Japanese Art

Observing various aspects of Japanese arts is one of the reasons for visiting Japan. Here are some forms of Japanese arts, including Japanese tatoo, samurai sword, anime, and more.

• Japanese Tattoo
• Samurai Sword
• Japanese Anime
• Museums in Tokyo

• Origami for Beginners
• Mashikoyaki - Japanese Pottery
• Japan Clip Art

Japanese Furniture

Traditional Japanese furnitures and interiors are popular in the world, including futon and shoji screens. Are you wondering what they are like? Here are some resources.

• Japanese Futon
• Japanese Furniture
• Japanese Furniture Shopping
• Pictures of Japanese Furniture

Living Tips and Japanese Customs

If you are living in Japan, there are some Japanese customs and living tips to know.

• Japanese Table Manners
• Oseibo - Japanese End of Year Gift Giving
• Cost Living Tokyo
• Saving Money Shopping in Japan
• Shopping in Tokyo
• Japanese Wedding

• Japanese Kimono
• Japanese Lucky Cats
• How To Use Public Phones in Japan
• How To Use Japanese-style Bath
• How To Handle Emergencies in Japan
• Japan Chat Rooms