Building on Tradition » Japan http://www.buildingontradition.org Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:16:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 Japan Culture Lab – Sushi http://www.buildingontradition.org/culture/japan-culture-lab-sushi http://www.buildingontradition.org/culture/japan-culture-lab-sushi#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:17:23 +0000 admin http://www.buildingontradition.org/culture/japan-culture-lab-sushi Continue reading →]]> 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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]]> http://www.buildingontradition.org/culture/japan-culture-lab-sushi/feed 25 The Japanese Tradition: chopsticks http://www.buildingontradition.org/tradition/the-japanese-tradition-chopsticks http://www.buildingontradition.org/tradition/the-japanese-tradition-chopsticks#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:17:11 +0000 admin http://www.buildingontradition.org/tradition/the-japanese-tradition-chopsticks Continue reading →]]> 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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]]> http://www.buildingontradition.org/tradition/the-japanese-tradition-chopsticks/feed 25 Gaining a Better Understanding of East Asians / Educational Video http://www.buildingontradition.org/customs-tradition/gaining-a-better-understanding-of-east-asians-educational-video http://www.buildingontradition.org/customs-tradition/gaining-a-better-understanding-of-east-asians-educational-video#comments Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:12:35 +0000 admin http://www.buildingontradition.org/customs-tradition/gaining-a-better-understanding-of-east-asians-educational-video Continue reading →]]> 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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]]> http://www.buildingontradition.org/customs-tradition/gaining-a-better-understanding-of-east-asians-educational-video/feed 5 Chime In – Traditions in Rural Japan http://www.buildingontradition.org/customs-tradition/chime-in-traditions-in-rural-japan http://www.buildingontradition.org/customs-tradition/chime-in-traditions-in-rural-japan#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:08:21 +0000 admin http://www.buildingontradition.org/customs-tradition/chime-in-traditions-in-rural-japan 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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]]> http://www.buildingontradition.org/customs-tradition/chime-in-traditions-in-rural-japan/feed 25 Okinawa, Japan 16: Musical Traditions http://www.buildingontradition.org/traditions/okinawa-japan-16-musical-traditions http://www.buildingontradition.org/traditions/okinawa-japan-16-musical-traditions#comments Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:00:21 +0000 admin http://www.buildingontradition.org/traditions/okinawa-japan-16-musical-traditions Continue reading →]]> 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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