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Sumo, a Japanese Sport

Sumo (相撲, literally “striking one another”) is a full-contact combat sport originated in Japan in the late 6th century AD as...

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Introduction to Shinto

Shinto, also known as Shintoism, is a polytheistic animist religion primarily found in Japan and revolves around the so-called “kami”...

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The Japanese Castles

Japanese castles (城, shiro) are fortresses, fortifications, and defensive structures built mainly in the medieval period of Japan’s history. Castles in Japan...

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