Japanese Culture & Traditions: Vocabulary & Romaji Guide

Learn about Japan’s cultural heritage, including tea ceremonies, etiquette, festivals, and more.

carp streamers

carp streamers

marriage

marriage

katana

katana

katakana

katakana

karuta card game

karuta card game

Kabuki

Kabuki

Shinto shrine

Shinto shrine

rice cultivation

rice cultivation

Ikebana

Ikebana

Go

Go

Hiragana

Hiragana

Hinamatsuri

Hinamatsuri

Hatsumode

Hatsumode

Cherry Blossom Viewing

Cherry Blossom Viewing

Fireworks

Fireworks

Grave visiting

Grave visiting

Hagoita

Hagoita

Procession

Procession

Monetary gift

Monetary gift

Ehomaki

Ehomaki

Great Buddha

Great Buddha

Lantern

Lantern

Folding screen

Folding screen

Buddhist Statue

Buddhist Statue

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