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Tokyo Story (1953) is a Japanese film directed by Yasujiro Ozu, considered one of the greatest films in the history of cinema. It tells the story of an elderly couple who travel to Tokyo to visit their adult children, but end up feeling lonely and misunderstood in the bustling city. The film begins with the …

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Japanese kokeshi are traditional dolls made by hand from wood. These dolls are elongated and cylindrical in shape, with a rounded head without arms or legs, and are often decorated with simple but elegant designs. They are native to the Tohoku region in northern Japan, but have become popular throughout the country and are valued …

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Kōdō (香道)is an ancient Japanese art of incense. It is one of the three traditional arts along with the tea ceremony and ikebana. It is a spiritual and cultural practice that is still practiced today by many followers in Japan and other parts of the world. The word Kōdō is made up of two kanji: …

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Tarō Okamoto (岡本 太郎, Okamoto Tarō) was a Japanese painter, sculptor and multidisciplinary artist, famous for his colourful and bold works. Born in 1911 in Kawasaki, Japan, Okamoto began painting at an early age and quickly developed a unique style that reflected his interests in modern Western art and Japanese artistic traditions. Okamoto studied art …

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The origins of Japanese beer date back to the Edo period when the Dutch opened bars for sailors working on the trade route between Japan and the Dutch Empire and it was not until the late 19th century, during trade with Germany and the USA, that industrial breweries were established. Japanese beers have a rich …

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