What would you do if you were asked to choose between attempting to shoot an arrow through a fan 70 meters (230 feet) away and being killed if you failed, or committing seppuku (Japanese: “self disembowelment”)? There was a man in the past who was faced with such an ultimate choice. This article will introduce a man named Nasu No Yoichi, who succeeded in making that choice.
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I have performed at many festivals in Little Tokyo before but I felt Kazoku was very unique because of their focus on Jazz Hip Hop and Soul.
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The festival showcases free Japanese cultural events, activities and exhibits, including music and entertainment, food, and fun spanning two weekends.
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I was a special guest at the Nova Vita Festival at Tanaka Farms! The Nova Vita Foundation is a Non-profit organization that focuses on creating solutions and leaders for a brighter future.
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This 500-year-old festival was the favorite festival of samurai and Oda Nobunaga, a Japanese daimyō, of the Sengoku period.
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I had two concerts at this year’s Anime Expo. Being an industry music artist you get to see a lot of what goes on behind the scenes at AX. And I just want to say I have a huge respect for the staff running the biggest Anime convention in the US.
View More Backstage with Jpop/Anime Music Artist Stephanie Yanez at Anime Expo
Tomoe Gozen is known as a woman who distinguished herself in battles. Nevertheless, she appears only in military tales such as “The Tale of the Heike” and does not appear in historical records. Therefore, it is not certain whether she really existed. In this article, we will discuss Tomoe Gozen based on the information found in the tales.
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The birth of Gion matsuri dates back to 869, when the plague decimated a large part of the population.
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The Taste of Japan Festival returned to Anaheim STC Gardenwalk on Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17.
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JULY 1-4, 2023 Los Angeles Convention Center www.anime-expo.org Are you ready for Anime Expo 2023? Anime Expo is the largest anime and manga convention in North America! It will come back on July 1-4 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.For over 30 years, Anime Expo has been the place where the anime community, industry, artists, and anime fans come together to celebrate anime and Japanese culture. It will bring an even more euphoric atmosphere to an already extraordinary energy. What adventures await you at Anime Expo 2023… Here’s what you need to know! Anime Expo 2022 sold out all the…
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