Japanese art and culture By Laurence.p Daniel a jack w daniel w

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Matial Arts Martial arts or fighting arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat. Martial arts all have a very similar objective: defend oneself or others from physical threat. In addition, some martial arts are linked to beliefs such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism or Shinto while others follow a particular code of honor. Martial arts are considered as both an art and a science. Many arts are also practiced competitively, most commonly as combat sports, but may also take the form of dance.

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Religion Shinto and Buddhism are Japan's two major religions. They have been co-existing for several centuries. Most Japanese consider themselves Buddhist, Shintoist or both. Shinto god Buddha

FOOD Sushi Shabu shabu Miso soup Tenpura Sukiyak iUdon Soba ramen