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are present in the forces of the world; however, they are very central to their mother land, Japan. The second common feature is, its Global distribution. Although Shinto has a very small presence outside of Japan, they still share this feature because it does have presence outside of Japan. However, Shinto does not seek or encourage conversion into Shintoism because the religion is too closely tied to Japan. Thirdly, it has Many Gods and Spirits. Shinto believes in the existence of Kami which…

Quintana Roo Quintana Roo is a state located in the eastern part of Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, this state is a mayor tourist attraction, it is actually Mexico´s number one touristic destination. This is a diversified state therefore it has many things to offer, such as different islands, which beaches have an exquisite cerulean blue consequently National Geographic consider Quintana Roo´s Beaches part of the best beaches in the world; The natural diversity also includes endemic species for…

The Significance of Sakamoto Ryoma Sakamoto Ryoma, born in 1835 and died in 1867, was an anti-tokugawa samurai who revolutionarily influenced not only the nation but, societal beliefs, values, cultural behaviours, political endeavours and Japan itself. The significance of his legacy continues to inspire and express the importance of equality and pride for the country he belonged to. His outspoken actions and decisions throughout his life go on to modify modern day Japanese society and make him…

These comments said, almost one right after the other, anger Komako. The shift between the words of “girl” and “woman” is what angered Komako. Age is an important factor for women and men. As a social standard, it is better for women to be younger. Japan is a male dominant society so this means men has the upper hand and say on all things. This is quite different than society in the United States. Women are pushed to be independent despite the fact women face sexism even there. However, Japanese…

Ilex aquifolium, commonly known as English Holly, is a plant enjoyed by many due to its evergreen leaves, and festive, typically red berries (“English Holly”, 2014). Originating from Europe, Asia and Africa (“Ilex aquifoilum”), I. aquifolium is popular in the US, and is grown commercially, especially around Christmas time. However, in Hawaii, among other states and countries, it is considered as invasive species (“Noxious Weeds, English Holly”), as it thrives at the expense of native plants.…

Using Hiroshige's piece as the same example, we can further go into detail about the piece and see that it is a woodblock print which was a part of the Edo period of Japan. The Edo period was a period in which just about anyone was able own a nice piece of artwork. Art was not only available to the wealthy anymore. Although this type of artwork seems simple, it still carries artistic beauty. The artists who created the…

cultures. Japan is located in East Asia on the Pacific Sea. The currency in Japan is the Yen (JPY). It has four main islands, and a large number of active volcanoes that cause the country to have frequent earthquakes. Japan’s Prime Minister is working hard to not only preserve his nation’s landscape but also modernize his government. Foreign trade is Japan’s main economic source, which brings many different people from all over the world coming in and out of the country. Even though Japan…

I think for me the hardest culture to work with would be the Asian. I know very little about the people. I understand that the Japanese and the Chinese are very different. I have also heard that a lot of the Asian people have prejudices and have been known to discriminate against the people of Korean lineage, I have no idea why. The Asian community consists of many languages Mandarin being the largest, I would guess it is because it is spoken by the people in China, who’s roads are awash…

Start of A Revolution – Japan The end of violence and the start of a new beginning for Japan… 11th February 2016 – Keshna Jeyandrabalan Clearing up the fog in the atmosphere, Japan has found its new beginning after many years of war. The Sengoku period or also known as the Warring States period (1467-1573), involved violent wars in which certain daimyos wanted a whole empire. This was known as the ‘Onion War’, where the daimyos overpowered the shoguns and the shoguns had no control over the…

Pokemon Master I am a Pokemon master. I have walked the Kanto region, biked Johto, surfed Hoenn, and hiked Sinnoh, but what does all of that mean. Put simply, it means I have taken a brief journey to Japan because each fictional Pokemon region is based off a real part of Japan. I will admit that Pokemon has not taught me an incredible amount about Japanese culture, but it has created an insatiable curiosity that can only be filled by study abroad. To me, study abroad is an opportunity…