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This page gives an overview of Japanese history from ancient times to the modern age.

Studying Kyoto for Fun | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
On December 12, 2004, nearly 10,000 people on three university campuses took exams on the history and culture of Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital.

A Fresh Look at Traditional Art | Arts and Entertainment | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Tenmyouya Hisashi is one of a group of young and highly acclaimed Japanese artists who borrow styles and ideas from Japan's artistic history.

Culture - Explore Japan - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Japan has absorbed many ideas from other countries over the course of its history, including technology, customs, and forms of cultural expression, and has developed its unique culture while integrating these imports. The Japanese lifestyle today is a rich blend of Asian-influenced traditional culture and Western-influenced modern culture.

Coredo Nihonbashi | Arts and Entertainment | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
The year 2004 marks the 401st year since the construction of the Nihonbashi Bridge across the Nihonbashi River in Edo (now Tokyo) by the Tokugawa shogunate. Fittingly, the area enters its fifth century boasting a large, new commercial facility, Coredo Nihonbashi, which opened in March.

Cultural Treasures Go on Show | Arts and Entertainment | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Yokoso! Japan Weeks lasts from February 5 to 20, 2005. It coincides with the opening of Central Japan International Airport, located near the city of Nagoya, a development expected to draw significant numbers of Chinese and South Korean visitors to Japan.

Memory Lane | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Cellphones, sushi, manga, anime, robots, kimono . . . . Many trends that began in Japan have gone on to become global phenomena, changing the way people all over the world live, communicate, dress, eat, and conduct business. Delve into the Trends in Japan archives for a nostalgic reminder of trends in years gone by.

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Edo - Monthly News - Archives - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Tokyo Kids Get a Taste of History Web Japan > Kids Web Japan > Archives > Monthly News > Edo MONTHLY NEWS January 2004 Tetsu and Tomo Kids eating Edo period food with local residents (Fukagawa Secon

Learning History and Geography Through Card Games - What's Cool - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Two new kinds of playing cards are proving very popular with Japanese elementary school kids. They help the kids learn about Japanese history and geography, as well as being fun.

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High-Tech Toilets - Hi-tech - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Everybody goes to the toilet every day. Since we use the toilet several times each day, it should always be kept clean and comfortable. Japan's technology is among the most advanced in the world in this respect. This article offers a brief overview of the history of toilets in Japan and an introduction to the latest technologies.

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A Tour of Japanese Castles - Travel - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
This article introduces the structure and function of Japanese castles, including several specific examples such as Matsumoto Castle, Nagoya Castle, and Himeji Castle.

Japanese Dance - Meet the Kids - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Dance has a long history in Japan and encompasses many forms. The dances performed in kabuki plays are called Nihon buyo (Japanese dance) and are widely enjoyed not just by professional actors but ordinary people, who learn them as a hobby. This article introduces a girl studies and performs Japanese dance.

A Map For Publishing Success | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Informative maps focusing on themes like world affairs, history, and even earthquakes and other disasters have become popular among Japanese readers. These thematic, informative maps are the product of a new strategy publishing firms have adopted amid adverse market conditions.

Hitting New Heights | Sports | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Suzuki Ichiro, the 30-year-old right fielder for the Seattle Mariners, made history on October 1 at Safeco Field in Seattle by breaking an 84-year-old record for the most hits in a single season.

The New Wave Of Traditional Theater | Pop Culture | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Kabuki has a long history of skillfully incorporating contemporary trends as it developed and matured as a performing art, maintaining at all times a spirit of "anything goes." That spirit is alive and well in the twenty-first century, most recently taking the form of works staged in collaboration with writers and directors of contemporary theater.

Exploring Kyoto on Two Wheels - Travel - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
The buildings that you see on the streets of Kyoto are reminders of the city's history as Japan's ancient capital. A bicycle tour is a great way of enjoying Kyoto's unique atmosphere. Here we suggest a cycling route for taking in some of the city's many sights.