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Japan is a timeless place where ancient traditions are interwoven with modern life. Although the country appears to be exceedingly modern, it is still deeply connected with its traditional cultural practices. There’s more to Japan than meets the eye.
“Japan”, Nihon or Nippon in Japanese, means “Land of the Rising Sun”. It was once believed that Japan was the first country to see the sun rise in the East at dawn.
Over two billion Japanese comic books, graphic novels and manga are sold in Japan each year.
Cherry blossoms, sakura, are Japan’s national flower.
Japanese Haiku poetry consists of only three lines and is the world’s shortest poetic form.
Raw horse meat, basashi, is considered a delicacy in Japan, sliced thinly & eaten raw. The Japanese consume about 7,461 tons of horsemeat each year.
The Japanese regard the stomach, hara, as the seat of emotions, where in the West this is considered to be the heart. The Japanese believe that if one takes care of the stomach, life takes care of itself.
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