Featuring fullcolor photographs and illustrations thoughout this book presents a comprehensive guide to Japanese cultureThe richness of Japans history is renowned worldwide and the cultural heritage that its society has produced and handed down to future generations is one of Japans greatest accomplishments Introduction to Japanese Culture presents an overview throughoriginal and informative essays of Japans most notable cultural achievements includingHolidays and FestivalsLearn how the Japanese celebrate shogatsu New Years Day hanami the Cherry Blossom Festival and moreDrama and ArtDiscover yakimono pottery shodocalligraphy haiku poetry kabuki and karate CuisineOpen your eyes to foods from kome rice to raw fish Home and RecreationExplore subjects ranging from board games like Go to origami kimonos and Japanese gardensThe Japan of today is a modern stcentury society in nearly every regard Even so the elements of an earlier age are clearly visible in the countrys arts festivals and