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Japanese taiko drums: performance and UK groups
Japanese taiko drums are instruments of great tradition still being used to bring percussive performance art to the world — including the UK.
Google Arts and Culture: a useful Japanese resource?
On the ever-increasing hunt for reliable Japanese information and learning opportunities, is Google Arts and Culture a useful resource?
Japan experiments with standing sleep pods in cafés
Japan has unveiled a new way to nap with its standing sleep pods. Currently found in the Nestlé café, this experiment could go further if it proves popular.
Kendo in the UK: An understanding and getting started
Kendo is a martial art derived from the practice sessions of the samurai. As its popularity flourished so did a Kendo UK scene.
Japan Rail Pass price increase comes into force
The famous Japan Rail Pass, which has become indispensable for many, has recently had its price increased by an average of 70%.
Samurai ronin and ninjas: what’s the difference?
Who were the samurai? what are ronin? and what were ninja’s really like? if you’ve ever asked one of these questions, here’s an understanding of each.