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Here are the top ten articles for the Japanese Culture Site! These rankings are live and get reset at the beginning of each month, so check back often to see what your fellow visitors are most interested in!

1. Personality Traits By Blood Type
In the early thirties, the Japanese believed that one’s blood type, was a great influence to one’s personality. This belief is still present today and in Japan, it is very common to be asked "What’s your blood type?"

2. Shinto - The Indigenous Religion of Japan
Shinto is the indigenous religion of the people of Japan and it dates back to 200 BC.

3. Female Warriors In Ancient Japan
In the past, the traditional role of a woman in Japan, was one of treasured beauty, to be pampered and protected from all ills but did you know that some Japanese women, were warriors who flew into the face of danger and also played some major roles in Samurai battles?

4. The Merchant Class Of Feudal Japan
The Merchant class in most societies, are regarded as a necessary asset for nation building, this wasn’t so for the Merchants in feudal Japan because money was held in low regard.

5. Shintoism - The Way of the Kami
In Shinto belief the Kami is ever present, being deities they can take whatever shape or form they desire, you would be surprised to discover that Shinto beliefs does not adhere to original sin.

6. Tomoe Gozen - Female Samurai
Tomoe Gozen was a legendary female samurai in Japan, she fought bravely and was victorious in many battles, one of note is the Gempei War.

7. Children's Day - May 5th: Celebration of Kodomo No Hi
May 5th is the Japanese holiday for celebrating the lives of children. Children´s Day is a combination of Boys Day and Girls Day (March).

8. Purikura – Japanese Photo Sticker Booths
Purikura is the art of taking photos in a specialized photo booth, this art of photography originated from Japan.

9. Differences In A Japanese Temple and Shrine
A first time visitor to Japan can’t help but see the many temples and shrines, and would probably think that they are all the same. But they are not, here are the differences between a Japanese Shrine and a Japanese Temple.

10. Japanese Barbeque Recipe
Oh yes its barbeque time with family and loved ones but have you ever thought about ditching, all those hamburgers and hot dogs for something more filling, healthy and not forgetting delicious? Well if you’re game, try Japanese barbeque.



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