Japan Culture Lab – Sushi

Posted by admin on March 4th, 2010 and filed under culture | 25 Comments »

Learn all of the details of the Japanese tradition of sushi! Done by a group called ラーメンズ (Rahmens), http://www.twinkle-co.co.jp/profile/rahmens.html.

There are a few other videos floating around out there, including one available on youtube about Dogeza.

If anyone can find their other works, please post them in the comments section.

Duration : 0:8:10

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The Japanese Tradition: chopsticks

Posted by admin on March 4th, 2010 and filed under tradition | 25 Comments »

More incredibly serious and very important lessons on Japanese etiquette and culture. Chopsticks: a key guide for the ignorant, so as not to make a fool of yourself! Pay attention!

Oh, no subtitles if you don’t soeak japanese. You’ll get the idea though :)

Duration : 0:3:18

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Gaining a Better Understanding of East Asians / Educational Video

Posted by admin on February 26th, 2010 and filed under customs tradition | 5 Comments »

Gaining a Better Understanding of East Asians / Educational Video

Department of Justice; Office of Justice Programs; Bureau of Justice Assistance; Diversity Series: Religions, Cultures and Communities (NCJ 212664); The Chicago Police Department

Producer: Chicago Police Department
Creative Commons license: Public Domain

Duration : 0:10:40

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Chime In – Traditions in Rural Japan

Posted by admin on February 20th, 2010 and filed under customs tradition | 25 Comments »

A full day of a common tradition in Japanese villages has been squeezed into eight minutes. If you don’t have time for 8 minutes, then you don’t have time for tradition!

Duration : 0:7:59

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Okinawa, Japan 16: Musical Traditions

Posted by admin on December 22nd, 2009 and filed under traditions | 17 Comments »

Visit http://StrayCompass.com – for more videos about Okinawa and beyond!!

From Eisa drumming to the Sanshin there are many musical traditions unique to Okinawa. Let your ears go on a musical adventure with James Knott as he explores the history and sounds of the island.

Duration : 0:5:30

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