Anime - To an English speaker, anime is almost unavoidable. Even if the word 'anime' itself seems a little foreign, most of the English-speaking population is familiar with some aspect of it, be it seeing Dragon Ball Z action figures in the local Walmart or seeing some actual anime in its increasing broadcasts.

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Cinema- Most of us have seen Japanese or Asian-inspired films, ranging from classics like Godzilla to more modern films like the remake of the Joy Luck Club or the Last Samurai. There are a number of action films in American cinema that have Japanese themes that many people enjoy.

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Fashion - Everyone, no matter where in the world, has a desire to look good on all occasions. Whether a wedding, funeral, birthday - the clothes we wear tell of some great traditions.

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Books & Literature - Both in quantity and quality, Japanese Literature ranks as one of the major literatures of the world, comparable in age, richness, and volume to English Literature. In the West, we are inclined to think of History as something like a bare recitation of facts but, in Japan, History is closer to Literature than fact- taking on mythological, poetic and spiritual dimensions. The best way to understand Japanese Books and Literature is to chronologically decipher them.

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Massage - Massage is the treatment that tends to relax the muscles through rubbing, kneading, rolling or slapping. Surprisingly, its effects go more than that. It has for several instances cured illnesses. Several techniques have been developed from all over the world, all for the aim of wellness and better health.

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Music - Japanese music is of a diverse nature; one that has roots deeply planted in ancient Japan or made the crossover from China and Korea. Japanese music traditionally embodied drama, dance and song that can sometimes be intricate and intriguing.

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Reiki - The literal meaning of Reiki is Universal Life Force Energy but Reiki per se, as it is commonly known refers to the method of natural healing based on the application of this specific force of energy – the Universal Life Force.  It is one of the more known and practiced form of energy healing.  Energy healing generally involves the application of Chi which aims to strengthen a client’s energy system.

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Sports - The earliest sports in Japan were most likely archery and hunting. Kemari is known to have been played in Asuka period and Sumo may be even older, perhaps used to settle disputes between villages. Falconry also began in the Asuka period, heavily influenced by Mongolian practices.

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