Japan

Alton J Trevino asked:




In ancient Japanese culture the aristocrats of the Heian period (794-1191) are probably the most fascinating. Many of their their values, practices, and customs seem to be almost opposite to what we view as obvious or “normal” in contemporary society. Aristocrats were members of society who held rank in the Imperial Court. There was little room for social mobility in Heian Japan and rank was either inherited or granted from the Emperor himself. Although only 1% of the population were aristocrats, almost all the historical literature from this time period is written by the aristocracy about the aristocracy. There is very little known about the lifestyle of the common people during Heian Japan.

Romance was very much alive during this period. If a man saw a woman of good taste and wanted to meet her he would first find out where she lived. He would then compose a poem of about three lines of verse. Everything about the poem required perfection, including the handwriting, paper, and type of perfume used to scent the letter and envelope. Depending upon the season and circumstances, a suitable tree sprig or flower would be selected and attached to the letter. After judging the man’s level of refinement and taste from the poem, the woman might then decide to invite the man for a visit. On the first meeting the woman would sit behind a screen so that only her outline could be seen and the two would chat and possibly exchange poems. If sufficient hints were provided by both parties then a physical relationship could follow.

The concept of beauty was greatly different during the Heian than it is now. Many rules of beauty applied to both sexes. The nude body was considered ugly and must always be clothed, often with many layers of clothing. Choice of outfit was critical and even a small mistake could be a source of great embarrassment or destroy a reputation. For both genders a plump figure, round puffy face, powdery white skin, and small eyes were considered ideal. A thin figure and dark skin was associated with the peasant class who worked often worked outdoors and did not get enough to eat.

Some rules were more specific to women. White teeth were ugly by Heian aristocrats and women blackened their teeth with a sticky black dye. When smiling or laughing a woman’s mouth might have appeared as a toothless, dark oval. Women also had to reposition their eyebrows as mother nature had apparently made a mistake. To correct the “mistake” eyebrows were plucked out and then painted on, usually rather thick, about 2-3 centimeters above the original location. Long hair was another feature considered attractive and women often grew their hair out so that is was longer than their body length. Washing all of this hair was a job for the servants and could be an all-day event.

There were also rules of beauty and appearance that were specific to men. A large amount of facial hair was not attractive, but a thin mustache and/or a small tuft of beard on the chin was considered ideal. Men may not have needed to pluck their eyebrows, but idealized depictions from this period show the eyebrows high on the forehead. Aristocratic men from this period have a reputation for being feminine and in some artwork it is difficult to tell men and women apart. This is especially apparent in depictions of children and young adults. Things have changed a lot since the time of the Heian aristocracy, but familiarizing ourselves with their views on the world helps to put our own contemporary values in perspective.

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david123 asked:




Located in that quiet corner of the Far East, Japan welcomes tourists from all across the world. While the revolutionary sites stand testimony to a tumultuous history of the past, the modern attractions spell a unique charm. The manmade masterpieces along with natural bounties including verdant forests, lofty mountains and impressive coastlines make up the beautiful landscape of Japan. The popular tourist destinations encompass a rich history and culture and contemporary attractions including slick shopping malls and swanky dining establishments. Go through the Japan travel guide and find out more about the tourist destinations in Japan, colorful festivals, Japan culture, Japanese cuisine and Japan hotels.

An Oriental asset, Japan is an enticing blend of the east and the west. Referred to as ‘Nippon’ by the locals, Japan welcomes its tourists with a hearty smile and warm reception. With clear blue skies and colorful blossoms, Japan is best visited in spring, during the months of March to May. This is the time when domestic and international tourists throng the major tourist destinations in Japan.

Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Fukuoka, Osaka and Yokohama are replete with the best sightseeing attractions and accommodation options of the country. The Daisetsuzan National Park with its volcanoes, lakes, forests and mountains is a spectacular attraction of the country. With an innumerable number of trekking spots, Japan claims to be a favorite amongst hikers.

The Gokuku-ji Temple, the Sensoji Temple, the Yasukuni Shrine, the Tokyo National Museum, Asakura Choso Museum, Fukagawa Edo Period Museum, Aoyama Cemetery, Edo Castle, Hachiko, Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Tower, Kabuki Theatre, Mount Takao, Roppongi Hills, Sanrio Puroland theme park and Ginza are a few of the favorite spots in Tokyo. If you are visiting the capital of Japan, you will get a wealth of accommodation options-ranging from luxury hotels to business hotels, three star hotels and cheap hotels. While the Park Hyatt and Four Seasons are some of the best luxury hotel brands, Aizuya Inn Hotel is the best name amongst cheap hotels.

Next in popularity, Kyoto attracts tourists in droves almost throughout the year. Adorned by a variety of temples, beautiful gardens, intriguing Shinto shrines, Kyoto is a must visit on Japan tours. The imperial capital of the country in ancient times, Kyoto is still looked upon as the cultural hub. From luxury to cheap hotels, Kyoto is home to several accommodation options. Holiday Inn Hotel and Court Hotel are some of the popular names amongst the Kyoto Hotels.

If you are in Osaka, you cannot afford to miss a visit to the Osaka Aquarium, Kaiyukan Aquarium, the Tempo-zan harbor Village, Osaka Castle and the Suntory Museum. The Mitsui Urban Bay Tower Hotel and Laforet Shin Hotel are the best accommodation options. Explore more hotel information in Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Yokohama and other tourist destinations in Japan through the sites for online hotel booking worldwide. Find out the best discount deals on Japan hotels through the discount hotel booking services online. While you are in Japan, always remember to try out authentic Japanese dishes, the very mention of which tickles the popular imagination.



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Underworld23 asked:

HQ: www.youtube.com Composed by: Ys III/Oath in Felghana Platform: PC-Engine/PC.. ~RULES~ -Max 2 per game and 4 per serie -Only music from original sound tracks or gamerips. I’m including world map themes where you CAN’T walk freely. So I consider games like wild arms 4 or final fantasy tactics too, not only games with the classic world map. Like always, I will try to upload a lot of different games, but only games I have played. ++++++++++RPG WORLD MAP THEMES TOP 50++++++++++ #50 Revelations: Persona – City 2 Accident #49 Shin Megami Tensei – Ruins #48 Arc the Lad – Seirya #47 Breath of Fire – Starting the Journey #46 Dragon Quest VI – Overworld #45 Atelier Iris 2 – Deep Green Earth #44 Arc the Lad IV – Darc ~ Way of the Supreme Rule #43 Wild Arms 4 – Over the Wind #42 Shadow Hearts Covenant – Grey ~Map of Japan #41 Dragon Slayer: Legend of Heroes – Field #40 Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals – The Earth #39 Persona 2: Eternal Punishment – Map II #38 Golden Sun – World Map #37 Tales of Symphonia – Land of Sylvarant #36 Genso Suikoden – Tiny Characters in a Huge World #35 Atelier Iris – Over the Wind #34 Lunar Silver Star Story Complete – Overworld #33 Breath of Fire II – Breath of Fire~Overworld 2 #32 Tales of the Abyss – The Last Chapter #31 Wild Arms 5 – The Dry Wind Blows Over You #30 Genso Suikoden 2 – Adventurous Journey #29 Dragon Quest VIII – To a Vast World #28 Tales of Legendia – Advancing Towards 12 O’Clock #27 Valkyrie Profile – Sky Gate #26 Dragon Quest V …

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Doyle Swain Jnr. asked:




Gambling is illegal in Japan, and thus the pachinko market operates within a grey area. Article 23 of the Entertainment and Amusement Trades Rationalisation Act specifically prohibits pachinko parlors from providing cash or marketable securities as merchandise or buying back goods that were offered to the customer. This includes steel balls and prizes.

The law is circumvented by winning players cashing in balls/tokens for prizes, which are often small plastic boxes, cards or nominal prizes of two sizes JPY1,000 and JPY2,500. These prizes are then exchanged for cash at a nearby exchange store. There is an exchange store for every pachinko parlour. Many retired police officers, called ‘old boys’, operate these exchange stores.

The third shop is that of the wholesalers, who are much fewer and cover a number of parlors and exchange stores. Wholesalers act as intermediaries between pachinko parlors and exchange stores.

Because of pachinko’s grey status the government has not implemented a gaming tax on the amounts wagered. Gaming taxes in other regions range between 15-39% and represent a significant share of total tax revenue.

The police take an active role in the pachinko industry, and curb issues such as children being locked inside cars while parents are playing pachinko, and rising consumer lending to fund pachinko players. The current status is that police seek to retain control of the sector rather than have it fall under the jurisdiction of another government department. Currently pachinko parlors are prohibited from listing on the capital markets, but if this changes it is expected that the police would no longer retain control.

The government has been concerned by the rise in popularity of pachislot, which has a greater gaming element, and the reduction in number of casual use players. The overall affect is that the pachinko/pachislot industry has become associated with more serious gambling. This has led to new pachinko machines regulation.

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smanuva anuva asked:




Japanese used cars are day by day growing in popularity. Japan’s second hand automobiles such as cars, trucks, vans are seen always as one of the high quality and excellent competence vehicles around the world. It is one of those countries famous around the globe for its high quality yet cheap vehicles. These high quality and cheap vehicles are not only good on roads but they save fuel also.

But there are some exporters that are taking undue advantage of this fame and have been using these cars for getting wrong profits as they are increasing the prices of these cars to get more money. Some of the exporters remove the accessories which are bundled with these cars and they sell these quality accessories at high price to different customers. To buy used cars from such dishonest exporter is a definitely a deal of loss. And if you don’t know how to check the used cars and their machinery then you might be cheated badly by this kind of exporters. But by keeping in mind the technical points and terms you can get correct purchase for the amount you pay.

When you decide to buy Japanese used cars then it is important to know some factors that will help you to know condition of the car. Never fool yourself on looking the beauty of the car because most of the time exterior and interior is not the same. You have to check the technical quality of the car usage, and to check the best usage of the car you should note down the odometer readings. It is believed that a person with fair driving can cover 10,000 miles per year and if the reading of the odometer is somewhere around this figure then the car is in good condition and is worth purchase. In Japan every car is checked and serviced after two or three years because of the traffic rules and safety so the owners of the cars have to keep the records. So if the history of the cars inform about the problems of the cars that means you should not buy that car.

To let you know the detailed information about the used Japan cars are in the hands of the exporters with whom you deal. Every Japanese car exporter will not let you know the readings and the history of the car. But now with the online sites you can check the whole information easily and conveniently.

Today you can find many online portal sites who deal with the International car trading. You can get yourself a Japan used car of a good condition in reasonable rates. You just need to be careful while choosing the reliable authentic portal site where you can get the best deal in used cars.



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Kinhom asked:




Japanese Style Bath Tubs

 

Japan has a much longer history of bathing compared to the west. There are a number of features to the Japanese style bath tub that differs from a western bath tub. First of all they are much smaller and deeper as well as the water temperature is normally considerably hotter to include they are designed to sit with the water up to your neck rather than recline. The Japanese bath tub unlike the western tub is also not for washing yourself in. Washing is done by showering while the bath tub is reserved for soaking after you have cleaned your body by shower.

 

Since the water is typically hotter than tubs used in the West, this makes for a surprisingly relaxing therapeutic experience especially for tired aching muscles. Japan has numerous bath houses were the public can go to sooth themselves notably the Hakone hot springs located near Mount Fuji or just outside Gotemba.

As mentioned previously traditional Japanese bathing is done by washing oneself in the shower before soaking in the tub. This is a tradition in Japan however does not preclude you from washing in the bath tub.

Within our store you will find Asian designed influenced bath tubs. They are in no way Japanese style bath tubs which can be found in either an above ground configuration or a more traditional below ground configuration.

You have just purchased a home that has everything you like except the bathroom is small. This is a dilemma faced by many people. More often overlooked are corner bath tubs and some claw foot bath tubs with rim mount faucets.

Although corner bath tubs may appear to be out of the traditional since of a bathroom they do indeed lend themselves to being the answer to the small bathroom dilemma. Although most corner bath tubs are the whirlpool variety it is possible to order these tubs without the jets if you’re the type of person who does not desire jets and the electrical work the goes along with installing one of these tubs.

The corner bath tubs have in recent years have become fairly popular due to the space saving attributes they have to offer. The design is such they give you the since of spaciousness and leading to a relaxing feeling when bathing. Another positive point to these types of tubs is that many offer the spaciousness that allow for two people to bath simultaneously.

Because of there size it is not unusual that they could require upwards of 100 gallons of water to fill which is something to consider regarding your water heater capacity

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Nancy E asked:




Culture of different countries is different. One can easily notice the difference either by the visit, i.e. through experience or through learning their history and customs. Likewise, Japan culture also has its own specialties and features. Regular changes have been noticed in Japan’s culture, over the years. Modern Japan came into existence from the ancient traditional Japan and the birth of samurais. No doubt, influenced by culture of many neighboring countries, the modern culture of Japan has its own importance. This distinct culture of Japan is resulted from combination of different cultures. It manifests the creativity, independence and strength of humility of Japanese.

Japan culture is rich in the field of music, literature, art and architecture. The art of Japan is well renowned, from its traditional time to modern era. Japan’s animation is known for its artists all throughout the world. Video games, entertainment shows and music play a great contribution in cyber industry. Japan was famous for its music, samurai, geisha and many more. The other uniqueness is in their language, which plays a great role in the Japanese culture. Spoken mainly within the country and leant by many westerners, the language is written in three scripts: – Katakana, hiragana, and kanji. Katakana contains Chinese character while Kanji is imported from China.

Calligraphy, a way of writing characters in a very artistic way, is also a part of Japanese culture. Ink painting or Sumi-e is an art of painting an object. Ikebana is also well known in Japan. It is the art of flower arrangement that is also used many other countries. Japanese culture is also remarkable with regard to theatre arts, as you can still come across traditional theaters in the country. Generally four types of theaters are recognized in Japan- kyogen, bunraku, noh and kabuki. Masks are generally used by performers to depict the characters. Action and dialogues to express emotions are commonly used. A puppet theater highlighting historical plays, known as Bunraku, was a part of Japanese culture during Heian period.

With regards to attire in Japan, kimono is their traditional dress, which is available in variety of designs and colors. It is generally dark color dress, preferably worn by males and at the same time, yukuta, the lighter color dress, is the choice of females. Though these dresses are easily available at several places, but these are generally worn now-a-days on some special occasion. The above stated dresses, theaters, arts and language show diversity in Japanese culture and express their distinct characteristics, which make it one of the best cultures in the world.

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Madan G Singh asked:




The Japanese Royal family is believed to have temporal powers and the divine right to rule. The Japanese crown jewels are thus considered sacred. Their origin is worth examining. When we try to unravel the mystery that surrounds them we find that legends about them abound. According to legend, these artifacts were brought by Ninigi-no-Mikoto. The Japanese royal family traces their roots to him. As per mythology Ninigi-no-Mikoto was sent to pacify Japan by his grandmother, the Sun Goddess Amaterasu.He came and planted rice in Japan. His grandson was the Emperor Jimmu.

Legends tell us that when Amaterasu came down to pacify Japan he carried with him three celestial gifts for use by the emperor. They were the sword, Kusanagi, the mirror Yata no kagami, and the jewel, Yasakani no magatama. These constitute the Royal jewels of japan.These portray to the world that the emperor of Japan is the descendant of Amaterasu herself and thus is supposed to have a divine origin.The Nihon Shoki or ‘Chronicle of Japan’ mentions that Ninigi no Mikoto was sent to earth. This book is spread over 31 volumes is the oldest written record of Japan. It was translated only in 1896 by W.G. Aston.

The origin of the items is still shrouded in mystery. Knowledgeable people and popular belief trace their origin to the bronze age. The legend is worth recounting. It says that when when Amaterasu hid in a cave from her brother Susana, the result was catastrophic as light vanished and darkness reigned all around.. The goddess Ama-no-Uzume came on the scene and hung the mirror and jewels outside the cave and lured her out. Susanoo is thought to have expressed his regret to Amaterasu later and presented her the sword, Kusanagi. As per legend this sword was obtained from the body of Orchi -an eight headed serpent.

The Japanese crown jewels have a psychic hold on Japans people. It is worth pondering over the fact that during the second world war when the American army was advancing and heavy bombing of the cities was on, the emperor was more concerned about the safety of the crown jewels than with the destruction of Japan. The Historian Donald Miller has a lot to say about this..

It must be mentioned that the Japanese crown jewels are most likely to be the oldest existing crown jewels. Most of these are kept at the royal shrine at Ise, a small town south of Nagoya and are not on public display.

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Underworld23 asked:

Composed by: Ken Nakagawa, Daisuke Achiwa & Akira Tsuchiya Platform: Playstation 2 ~RULES~ -Max 2 per game and 4 per serie -Only music from original sound tracks or gamerips. I’m including world map themes where you CAN’T walk freely. So I consider games like wild arms 4 or final fantasy tactics too, not only games with the classic world map. Like always, I will try to upload a lot of different games, but only games I have played. ++++++++++RPG WORLD MAP THEMES TOP 50++++++++++ #50 Revelations: Persona – City 2 Accident #49 Shin Megami Tensei – Ruins #48 Arc the Lad – Seirya #47 Breath of Fire – Starting the Journey #46 Dragon Quest VI – Overworld #45 Atelier Iris 2 – Deep Green Earth #44 Arc the Lad IV – Darc ~ Way of the Supreme Rule #43 Wild Arms 4 – Over the Wind #42 Shadow Hearts Covenant – Grey ~Map of Japan #41 Dragon Slayer: Legend of Heroes – Field #40 Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals – The Earth #39 Persona 2: Eternal Punishment – Map II #38 Golden Sun – World Map #37 Tales of Symphonia – Land of Sylvarant #36 Genso Suikoden – Tiny Characters in a Huge World #35 Atelier Iris – Over the Wind #34 Lunar Silver Star Story Complete – Overworld #33 Breath of Fire II – Breath of Fire~Overworld 2 #32 Tales of the Abyss – The Last Chapter #31 Wild Arms 5 – The Dry Wind Blows Over You #30 Genso Suikoden 2 – Adventurous Journey #29 Dragon Quest VIII – To a Vast World #28 Tales of Legendia – Advancing Towards 12 O’Clock #27 Valkyrie Profile – Sky Gate #26 Dragon Quest V …

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ballmdr asked:




Hiroko Mima, Miss Universe Japan 2008 and Anya Ayoung-Chee, Miss Universe 2008, Trinidad and Tobago, 2008 are in the midst of a scandal after a video allegedly showing intimate escape and Hiroko Anja, s * x with her friend of Anja Wyatt Gallery, and others.

More shame beauty queens. Both in 2008 as Miss Universe Japan, Hiroko Mima and Miss Universe 2008 from Trinidad and Tobago 2008 Anya Ayoung-Chee in a scandal after a tape allegedly been leaked intimate provide two beauty queens who have sex with his little girlfriend Anja and captured the others.

According to Japan Probe only a Japanese news site got wind of the scandal and the world is still waiting Mima and Anya has the scandal.

Although neither girl, Miss Universe, owned by Donald Trump organization has been crowned, is a bit like a public relations dilemma. While competition is always trying to compete is as beautiful, intelligent and elegant, to promote the reality that girls like h * RNY, and under the same weaknesses as the rest of us humans.

However, there are many videos are in circulation, but we have 4 videos and photos of girls and Wyatt, with a good time. Carrie Prejean Tapes can be received to enable a bid for a single payment area to Solo sells cassettes and distributed, but Hiroko and Anya should receive full-time contracts. Both girls are professionals.

Miss Universe S3X Tape , Miss Universe Japan Hiroko Mima sextape video. Sex Videos raining like anything. If the sex videos of U.S. beauty queen is not enough, here is another Japan, land of the rising sun.And is best of all that this implies also a beauty queen, Miss Universe Japan.

And the best part is, it implies also a beauty queen, Miss Universe Japan.



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