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Karate is a martial art developed from Chinese Kenpo and indigenous fighting methods. It is primarily a striking art, featuring punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes, and open-handed techniques, but grappling, joint manipulations, locks; restraints, throws, and vital point striking are also taught, depending on the style.

The kimono is a Japanese traditional garment worn by women, men and children. Kimonos are wrapped around the body, and secured by a sash called an obi, which is tied at the back. Kimonos are generally worn with traditional footwear (especially zōri or geta) and split-toe socks (tabi).Today, kimonos are most often worn by women, and on special occasions. A few older women and even fewer men still wear the kimono on a daily basis. Men wear the kimono most often at weddings, tea ceremonies, and other very special or very formal occasions. Professional sumo wrestlers are often seen in the kimono because they are required to wear traditional Japanese dress whenever appearing in public.

Sumo is the national sport of Japan.
The Sumo wrestlers, wearing only broad belts - called Mawashi, fight in a raised ring made of clay. The rules are simple. They lose the match, if they are forced outside the ring or if any part of their body touches the ground. Most of the sumo stables where wrestlers train, sleep and eat start their day in the wee hours with some of the most rigorous training imaginable.

Tsukiji fish market is playing a role in distribution of perishable foods for the Tokyo Metropolitan citizens. Tuna auction starts from very early morning. You enjoy exciting trading scene of Big Tuna fish. Auctioneer of wholesale asks in a loud voice while many buyers bid against each other.Tsukiji handled 2,880 tons, or 450 kinds of Fish a day.

The Japanese tea ceremony, also called the Way of Tea, is a Japanese cultural activity involving the ceremonial preparation and presentation of matcha, powdered green tea. Zen Buddhism was a primary influence in the development of the tea ceremony.

Yoga refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India.
Yoga is really famous in Japan. No matter where you are in Japan, you can find yoga lessons.

Sushi, vinegar rice, topped with other ingredients, such as sliced raw fish, is one of the most famous Japanese dishes.
The sushi chef will teach you how to make sushi. After valuable experience, enjoy your sushi for lunch.

Soba noodle is a type of thin Japanese noodle made from buckwheat flour.
It is served either chilled with a dipping sauce, or in hot broth as a noodle soup.
In Japan, soba noodles are served in a variety of situations. They are a popular inexpensive fast food at train stations throughout Japan and are served by exclusive and expensive specialty restaurants.

Zazen, literally meaning "seated meditation", is at the heart of Zen Buddhist practice to calm the body and the mind and experience insight into the nature of existence and thereby gain enlightenment.
The posture of zazen is seated, with folded legs and hands, and an erect but settled spine. The legs are folded in one of the standard sitting styles. The hands are folded together into a simple mudra over the belly.