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Today is “Marine Day” (Umi no Hi)

Posted in: Japanese Culture by admin on July 19, 2010 | No Comments

Unagi SushiToday is a public holiday in Japan, called “Marine Day” or “Sea Day” 「umi no hi」.

It is celebrated on the third Monday in July, so that people can have a long weekend.

It is celebrated as a day of gratitude for the blessings of the oceans and for hoping for the prosperity of the maritime nation that is Japan.

Many people go to the seaside on Marine Day, and it is customary to eat 「unagi」, which is “freshwater eel”, today. Unagi tastes great as sushi!

 

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What is “Kabuki”?

Posted in: Blog, Japanese Culture by admin on November 17, 2009 | No Comments

What is Kabuki?Kabuki (歌舞伎) is a traditional theatrical performing art in Japan. It is said to have originated from Kyoto in the early 1600s. Only male actors are allowed on the stage, and they give highly stylized performances while wearing special makeup.

Kabuki performances run the full gamut of human emotions by making extensive use of various sound effects, distinctive costumes and hairpieces, stage settings and props, and other stage mechanisms.

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