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This February 3rd on Setsubun, the Japanese version of Groundhog Day where Japanese drive away evils, bad luck, and Winter. a sudden snowstorm hit Tokyo in the wee hours mucking up train schedules, flights, and traffic. The work of devils seeking to thrawt the annual exorcism rite known as Setsubun?This February 3rd on Setsubun, the Japanese version of Groundhog Day where Japanese... more
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Here's a vlog of me explaining the Japanese holiday of Setsubun which is like Groundhog Day, New Years, and Halloween all rolled up together. It's a day where Japanese seek to drive Oni or Devils from their homes by throwing beans at them. Oni don't like beans - makes them go blind apparently.
Also many temples and shrines have mami-maki which is where people throw beans and other items at gathered crowds. To catch these items is to bring you good luck all year.
This Setsubun a sudden snowstorm struck in Tokyo. A rather ominious sign as the Setsubun is a Spring Ritual and exorcising the devils is like driving Winter out. I think it was a sneak attack by the Setsubun Devils myself. However the ritual must have worked because the next morning the sun was out.
I plan to do a proper pod on this in the near future so stay tuned!Here's a vlog of me explaining the Japanese holiday of Setsubun which is like... more
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I recently uploaded a photo montage pod on Japan's Coming of Age Day or Seijin-no-Hi. Here's my blog article with more info on the celebration.
"On Seijin-no-Hi, girls will wear a special type of kimono known as a furisode. A furisode has long sleeves ..... Around their waist is tied a wide belt known as an obi. The obi of young women are often more decorative than those of older women and is tied a certain way .... A full furisode kimono can cost as much as a new car. Some families might rent one or pass one from mother to daughter."
I recently uploaded a photo montage pod on Japan's Coming of Age Day or... more
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Somehow, i don't see me being able to convince my girlfriend to wear this under any circumstances. But i might try anyway. Somehow, i don't see me being able to convince my girlfriend to wear this under... more
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Don't ditch those disposable chopsticks. Stick'em in your bra! A "chopsticks bra" has been unveiled in Japan for busy women who are looking to stash their recyclable eating utentils.
Don't ditch those disposable chopsticks. Stick'em in your bra! A... more
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The Worldwide Uchinanchu festival, where Okinawans from around the world return to the main island, sets the stage for a family vacation to Okinawa. The beautiful scenery, fascinating culture and rich history of the island are all highlighted. Check out www.agileh.com/okinawa.html for more videos about Okinawa.The Worldwide Uchinanchu festival, where Okinawans from around the world return to the... more
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Okinawa is a sub-tropical island in southern Japan. James Knott explores the geography, history, people and culture of this unique place in a series of podcasts. Tune in, learn, and enjoy!!!
Please comment, rate and subscribe to my videos. I'm using any feedback I can get to help me make a documentary about visiting Okinawa.Okinawa is a sub-tropical island in southern Japan. James Knott explores the... more
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Okinawa is a sub-tropical island in southern Japan. James Knott explores the geography, history, people and culture of this unique place in a series of podcasts. Tune in, learn, and enjoy!!!
Please comment, rate and subscribe to my videos. I'm using any feedback I can get to help me make a documentary about visiting Okinawa.Okinawa is a sub-tropical island in southern Japan. James Knott explores the... more
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check out the picture gallery in this story...wow!
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