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Background Japan edit
History edit
- Japanese Mythology Japanese Shinto and Buddhist mythology.
- History of Japan (10,000 BC - present)
- Japanese History (Jomon Period - Present)
Literature edit
Religion edit
- Kūkai
- Saichō
- Japanese Buddhism
- Zen Buddhism
- Shinto Native Japanese religion.
- Tendai Buddhism
- Shingon Buddhism
- Byōdōin Temple
- Hōryu-ji Temple
- Enryaku-ji Temple
- Tōdai-ji Temple
- O-mikuji
Arts edit
- Ikebana The art of flower arrangement.
- Origami The art of paper folding.
- Shodō Calligraphy.
- Ukiyo-e Japanese painting.
- Japanese tea ceremony Known as chadō.
- Sen no Rikyū
- Sumo Sumo wrestlers.
- Shōgun
- Kimono
- Tatami
- Seiza
Food and Drink edit
- Cuisine of Japan
- Sashimi Sliced raw fish
- Sushi Rolled vinegared rice with toppings
- Miso Salty soy bean paste
- Nattō Strong-smelling whole fermented soy beans
- Wasabi Spicy green horseradish paste
- Ramen
- Soba
- Udon
- Matcha Powdered green tea
- Sake Japanese rice wine
Society edit
- Japanese Name
- Japanese Media
- Tōkyō Station
- Mount Fuji
- Nara Ancient capital of Japan.
Economy edit
- Yen The Japanese currency.
- Plaza Accord An agreement signed in New York to appreciate the Yen against the American Dollar.
- GDP About Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Japan's ranking in the global economy.
Politics edit
- Emperor of Japan Known as Tennō.
- Diet of Japan
- Prime Minister of Japan
- Constitution of Japan