Arts and Culture
Appreciate the old, explore the possibility in the new.
With a history of over a thousand years, Japanese arts and culture have evolved in many ways, but tradition is kept alive.
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Traditional Performing Arts
Kabuki, Noh, Kyôgen, and Bunraku are Japan's most well-known traditional stage arts.
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Classic Arts
While most classical arts originated from China, over time Japan developed its own unique style of art and music.
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Japanese Gardens
Japanese gardens are peaceful, tranquil spots designed to harness the beauty of an entire landscape or ocean into a garden. Japanese gardens have roots in Shintoism and Buddhism, and were made for meditation, or just for beautiful views for nobles and royals.
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Sports
Japanese traditional sports are practiced around the world. Learn more about sports in Japan today.
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Festivals
Japanese festivals happen all over the country, all year round. Festivals have roots in religion, and almost every temple and shrine has its own festival, along with city and prefectural festivals celebrating regional culture and history.