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Kyudo: A look into Japan’s oldest martial art
Among Japan's famous martial arts there lies one that has remained almost unheard of in the West. Kyudo, the martial art used ...
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Your behaviour in Japan is all wrong! Tokyo native reveals etiquette rules tourists MUST follow (including why you should never tip and the greeting that'll make locals anxious)
Scroll down to discover how to ride an escalator in Japan, how to cross the road, when to tip, the greeting that will make locals 'anxious' and why you need to start practising your bowing. Silence is ...
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Deer in Japan Will Bow to You For a Cracker
Just break off a bite-size piece and hold it in front of them. If they have manners, they’ll bow before taking it! Be warned - if you tease them they might chase you! Expert says overnight ...
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How to say hello in 12 countries around the world
From bowing in Japan to kissing on the cheek three times in the Ukraine, here is how you say hello in 12 countries around the world. The common greeting in France is kissing on the cheek.
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Why Japanese Kyudo longbows are so expensive at over $2,000
An curved arrow pointing right. Longbows, or Yumi, have been used in Japan for centuries. But today, a handmade bamboo bow can cost over $2,000. At over 2 meters tall, these bows are difficult handle.