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History

 * Japanese Mythology Japanese Shinto and Buddhist mythology.
 * History of Japan (10,000 BC - present)
 * Japanese History (Jomon Period - Present)

Literature

 * Kojiki
 * Nihonshoki

Religion

 * 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

 * 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

 * 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

 * Japanese Name
 * Japanese Media
 * Tōkyō Station
 * Mount Fuji
 * Nara Ancient capital of Japan.

Economy

 * 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

 * Emperor of Japan Known as Tennō.
 * Diet of Japan
 * Prime Minister of Japan
 * Constitution of Japan


 * MIT OpenCourseWare Japanese Pop Culture

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