I have a dream I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today....
Flower arranging and tea ceremony Flower arranging Flower arranging, or ikebana, is well known as a part of Japanese culture. This Japanese form of flower arranging evolved during the Heian period (...
Japanese food The staple of the Japanese diet is rice, rice and soybean curd soup being common breakfast foods. There are also many people who eat bread for breakfast. Many Americans now enjoy rice, s...
Kabuki Kabuki, a representative Japanese drama form, had its start in the Edo period ( 1603 to 1867 ) . It originated with a woman named Okuni or Izumo in the 17th century. At that time, women wer...
Japanese sports The major spectator sports in Japan that draw large crowds are professional baseball and soccer. Rugby and volleyball are also popular sports. The national sport of Japan is sumo, main...
Child abuse Child abuse has been increasing in recent years. That’s because, as ties are weakened in the extended families, those who didn’t learn how to raise children from their own parents don’...
Japanese mothers An increasing number of Japanese women today work even after getting married. And even after having b baby, it’s likely that the mother will leave the baby at a childcare center in...
Japanese fathers In the past Japanese fathers were generally strict with their children, and they were not expected to help their wives with the housework. They left the child rearing to the mothers....