Gives some background to Tanabata Festival in Japan as they follow someone through the streets of Japan Location: YouTube
Tanabata Youtube Video
Posted in Festival, Holiday, and Youtube Video
Month: November 2020
Tanabata is a beloved celebration in Japan which recognizes an Ancient Story of separation, longing, hopes, wishes and reunion. It is celebrated on the 7th day of the 7th month (July 7th). Every year Kaji…
Seijin Shiki (Coming of Age Day Ceremony) Youtube Video
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Watch an example coming of age ceremony in Japan and learn about it. Location: YouTube
The 2nd annual US-Japan Friendship Coming of Age Celebration will be held virtually in 2021. You do not need to be Japanese to be recognized as SEIJIN! We welcome anyone whose birthday falls between January…
Gather to welcome 2019 Japanese Oshogatsu style! Dance with Taiko drumming beats, pound Mochi sticky rice, parade with Shishi the lion, and relax with Chado the tea ceremony! Try hands-on activities such as Koma spinning…
Online Shodo Calligraphy Course
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Online shodo calligraphy courses taught by a Japanese calligraphy master. There are two plans which are ON SALE until November 30th, 2020. Trial Plan: Online Video Lessons Download Master’s Kanji Models 30-Day 100% Money Back…
Bunraku on YouTube
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Bunraku is a form of traditional Japanese puppet theatre. Three kinds of performers take part in a bunraku performance: the Ningyōtsukai or Ningyōzukai (puppeteers), the Tayū (chanters), and shamisen musicians.
Bugaku Dance on YouTube
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Bugaku is a traditional Japanese court dance that has been performed to select elites mostly in Japanese imperial courts for over twelve hundred years. The dancers wear intricate traditional Buddhist costumes, which usually include equally…
New England Bonsai Gardens is an eight-acre nursery comprised of 8 separate greenhouses and the largest Bonsai Tree & Supply collection on the East Coast. Location: 914 S Main St, Bellingham, MA 02019 Hours: Friday: Closed…
Joining a Bonsai club is greatly recommended to start and progress in the Bonsai hobby. Besides workshops most clubs organize tours, contests and exhibitions; a great way to learn as much as you please about…