List: Japanese Culture and Traditions | Curated by Diane Neill Tincher

Feb 1, 2025
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Japanese Culture and Traditions
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Japonica Publication
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Diane Neill Tincher
Sokushinbutsu—Self-Mummification to Attain BuddhahoodThe ultimate in sacrifice for others
Jan 27
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Jan 27
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Sharing Food
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Diane Neill Tincher
Heshiko—Japan’s (Almost) Forgotten SuperfoodOnce served to emperors, this traditional fermented fish is quietly making a comeback
Jan 25
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Jan 25
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Japonica Publication
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Diane Neill Tincher
10 Tips for a Delightful Japanese Onsen ExperienceWhat you need to know before going to a public bath or hot springs in Japan
Aug 8, 2022
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Aug 8, 2022
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Lessons from History
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Diane Neill Tincher
Buddhism in Japan — A Little History of this Powerful and Influential ReligionSeven percent of the world’s population is Buddhist. Buddhism provides a path for mankind to escape the endless cycle of death and rebirth…
Jan 28, 2024
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Jan 28, 2024
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Sharing Food
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Diane Neill Tincher
Bonito — Ancient, Essential Basis of Japanese CuisineExploring culinary traditions in Izu and Kochi
Feb 4, 2024
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Feb 4, 2024
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A Japanese Rural Innkeeper Served Me the Most Exotic Food I Have Ever EatenLittle-Known Traditional Japanese Cuisine
Mar 29, 2022
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Mar 29, 2022
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Japonica Publication
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Diane Neill Tincher
The Ama — 5,000-Year Tradition of Awe-Inspiring Female FreediversAn ancient practice on the verge of extinction
Sep 12, 2023
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Sep 12, 2023
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Japonica Publication
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Diane Neill Tincher
Senjafuda—Ancient Japanese Graffiti or Early Calling Cards?Maybe both
Aug 13, 2023
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Aug 13, 2023
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Japonica Publication
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Diane Neill Tincher
Samurai — Romantic Myth vs. Unvarnished RealityBanishing myths by looking at the greatest samurai battle in history
Apr 25, 2023
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Apr 25, 2023
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Reciprocal
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Diane Neill Tincher
Secret Meanings Hidden in 4 Everyday Japanese WordsKanji characters can have deep significance
Apr 5, 2023
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Apr 5, 2023
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Japonica Publication
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Diane Neill Tincher
Sakura — The Fleeting Beauty of Japan’s Cherry BlossomsMore than just pretty flowers
Mar 14, 2022
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Mar 14, 2022
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Why is Learning Japanese So Hard?Let me give you 5 reasons, starting with its history
Jan 28, 2022
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Jan 28, 2022
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Japonica Publication
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Diane Neill Tincher
Shinto — The Peaceful Spirit of JapanLove of nature is at the heart of Shinto beliefs
Sep 26, 2022
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Sep 26, 2022
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Diane Neill Tincher
Secrets of Iconic Japanese Inari ShrinesWhy all the foxes and red gates?
Jul 2, 2021
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Jul 2, 2021
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Forest Bathing — The Japanese Practice of Shinrin-YokuEnabling you to reconnect with the natural world — and boost your body’s killer cell activity at the same time.
Feb 13, 2022
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Feb 13, 2022
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Japonica Publication
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Diane Neill Tincher
The Dolls’ Festival is a Special Day to Celebrate GirlsThe Hinamatsuri Festival and courtly doll displays
Feb 28, 2022
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Feb 28, 2022
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Japonica Publication
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Diane Neill Tincher
10 Surprising — or Not — Things You Must Never Do in JapanConsideration For Others is the Key
Apr 21, 2022
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Apr 21, 2022
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Japonica Publication
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Diane Neill Tincher
6 Weird Quirks of Japanese CultureThese things still puzzle me even after 36 years of living in Japan
May 23, 2022
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May 23, 2022
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Japonica Publication
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Diane Neill Tincher
Start Your February Right — Throw Beans at Demons!Setsubun is the day to chase away the demons of misfortune for a fresh start in the spring.
Feb 1, 2022
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Feb 1, 2022
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Valentine’s Day in Japan — It Might Surprise YouTurnabout is fair play
Feb 5, 2022
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Feb 5, 2022
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