First on the list of Japanese culture facts are the people's values and moral compass ... Don't touch the Sakura Sakura, or the cherry blossom, is the symbol of Japan and is highly respected. If you ...

Let’s go east as we explore five intriguing facts about Japan ... but is seen as a symbol of Japan’s unity as a nation.

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Whether you're a beginner or an enthusiast, here are five extraordinary facts ... Japan (17th century), where it was initially used for ceremonial and religious purposes. Folded paper was a symbol ...

"Amerikajin" fashion, or America-core, in Japan, includes anything from Harley Davidson merch to Harvard University sweatshirts, but the ultimate status symbol is the heavy duck (thick canvas ...

On New Year’s Day especially, prayers pile up at Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples throughout Japan. Written on wooden ... from around the world can be symbols of hope in hard times.) ...

Mount Fuji, the country’s tallest summit, is revered for its snowy peak. A snowfall reported on Wednesday ended its longest snowless period in 130 years. By Yan Zhuang and Hisako Ueno Hisako ...