Co-existing comfortably beside late 20th and early 21st century cultural icons such as Pokemon, Hello Kitty, Ultraman, Doraeman, Anpanman, their friends and companions, and many other cartoon characters are numerous traditional cultures, in which a sizeable proportion of the population participates, whether as a spare-time pursuit, by attending classes, or as a vocation. The many aspects of Japanese traditional culture can be grouped together into the following categories. Tea Ceremony The tea ceremony (sado) was a popular form of relaxation for samurai warriors, its calmness and … [Read more...]