Category Archives: culture

Fun Link Friday: Rice Field Art

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Paula

The harvest season is long gone, but the fun still remains! All across Japan, farmers have been engaging in a form of agricultural art: rice field art. The first to pioneer this scene is the village of Inakadate, which has … Continue reading →

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Working in a Japanese Work Place

Posted on October 18, 2010 by reedra01

My first priority after college was to get a job. I was fresh out of school and it was not very difficult to keep my resume to a page in length. At times, I felt ANY job would be great … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Sushi Cat and デブ猫

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Paula

Since everybody likes some fun, especially when dealing with the various stresses caused by deciding what to do with your life, every Friday we will be posting something neat related to Japan, just for the heck of it. Fun things … Continue reading →

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Museums Outside of Japan with Japanese Art Collections

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Paula

One of the best ways to become acquainted with Japanese history and culture is through its art. I’m not just saying this because I’m taking an Arts of Japan course right now, but because some of my most exhilarating experiences … Continue reading →

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