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. Living Tips and Japanese Customs
2. Japanese Geisha
3. Japanese Theaters
4. Japanese Tattoo
5. Japanese Anime
6. Japanese Art

7. Japanese Garden
8. Japanese Castles
9. Japanese Kimono
10. Japanese Furniture
11. Japanese Holidays
12. Japanese-style Entertainment

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

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 Theaters

Information about traditional Japanese theaters and modern Japanese theaters.

• Kabuki
• Noh Theater
• Musical Theaters in Japan
• Yose Theater

Japanese Tattoo

Japanese tattoo is called irezumi or horimono in Japanese. It's becoming popular among Japanese young people to get contemporary tattoos.

• Japanese Tattoo Images
• Japanese Tattoo Shops
• Japanese Tattoo Pictures from About.com Tattoo

Japanese Anime

Japanese animation is called anime and is so popular in the world. Here are links to Japanese animation and mango links and places to visit in Japan for anime lovers.

• Great Japanese Anime List
• Tokyo Anime Center
• Japanese Cosplay
• Studio Ghibli Museum
• Tokyo International Anime Fair

• Japanese Anime: Spririted Away
• Japanese Anime: My Neighbor Totoro
• About Anime
• About Manga

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 Pottery
• Origami
• Japanese Calligraphy
• Ikebana - Japanese Flower Arrangement

• Ukiyoe
• Samurai Sword
• Museums in Tokyo
• Japan Clip Art

Japanese Garden

There are various styles of Japanese garden - links to many designs of Japanese garden and Japanese garden destinations.

• The Most Beautiful Japanese Gardens
• Japanese Garden Pictures
• Tokyo Hamarikyu Garden
• Japanese Garden Books

Japanese Castles

There are so many castles to see in Japan. Lists some of the most famous castles in Japan.

• Great Castles to Visit in Japan
• Himeji Castle

Japanese Kimono

Kimono are traditional Japanese clothings. There are many kinds of kimono.

• About Japanese Kimono
• Japanese Kimono Picture
• Geta Shoes Picture

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

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-style Entertainment

Various Japanese entertainment - include Japanese theaters and Japanese and music.

• Japanese Music and Instruments
• Karaoke
• Orchestras in Japan