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Explore Japan Through Your Interests

Tell yarn-resist kasuri from cloth-resist shibori, compare dyeing with stitching, and read a museum textile label with confidence.

Know which ritual to follow, what a torii marks, and how to approach sacred objects before your first shrine or temple visit.

Follow your first sumo tournament: understand a bout, read the rankings, follow the title race and plan a visit to Kokugikan.

Explore judo’s core ideas, techniques, history, and connections with life in Japan.

Compare Japan’s martial traditions and discover their histories, purposes, and training cultures.

Get to know kihon, kata, partner practice, styles, and the culture behind karate.

Go beyond the rankings to explore publishing, production, folklore, and everyday Japanese culture.