Japanese Traditions
Ninja
Traditional Clothes
In Japan women and men wear traditional kimonos for festivals and special occasions. Kimonos are very expensive because they are made of silk and have many layers. Tabi (socks) and zori (shoes) are worn with the kimonos.
In Japan women and men wear traditional kimonos for festivals and special occasions. Kimonos are very expensive because they are made of silk and have many layers. Tabi (socks) and zori (shoes) are worn with the kimonos.
Yukata are less expensive because they are made of cotton. They are worn when it is hot because they are light. Geta (wooden shoes) are worn with the yukatas.
Dancing
Kumi-daiko
Kumi-daiko is a type of group drumming. As well as playing the drums in unison the drummers move to the rhythm of the drums.
Kumi-daiko is a type of group drumming. As well as playing the drums in unison the drummers move to the rhythm of the drums.
Here are some videos of drummers.
Origami
Origami is the art of folding paper. These photographs are of lots of beautiful pictures made from origami.
Origami is the art of folding paper. These photographs are of lots of beautiful pictures made from origami.
Tea Ceremony
The Japanese tea ceremony is a cultural activity that involves preparing and presenting the green tea in a very special way. It takes years to learn how to prepare the tea properly. The tea is quite sour so people usually get a sweet to eat with it.
The Japanese tea ceremony is a cultural activity that involves preparing and presenting the green tea in a very special way. It takes years to learn how to prepare the tea properly. The tea is quite sour so people usually get a sweet to eat with it.
Japanese Calligraphy
Ikebana
The Japanese have a lot of superstitions. Click on the picture below to learn more about them: