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Do you know anything about this topic? Share your expertise with our thousands of visitors each day by submitting your quality, informative 'Regions Japan' article, and if you become a member we will pay you for your unique and original work (note that all submissions are reviewed by our editors). Your Regions Japan Guide is Michael Russell. Recent articles submitted to your independent guide to Regions Japan 1. Japan - An Early History - By: Michael Russell In 12,000 BC land bridges existed between Japan and Mainland China and Korea, which made early immigration and settlement into Japan an easy possibility. As a result, it is said that the four main islands of Japan had been inhabited for more than 50,000 years. According to archeological ... 2. Japan - An Island Country - By: Michael Russell Japan is one of the world's most densely populated countries in the world. Japan is made up of four main islands, Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu and Shikoku and thousands of smaller islands. Japan extends about 1200 miles and 127 million people live in Japan. Japan is in the North Pacifi... 3. Japan's Samurai Class - The Background - By: Michael Russell Japan at the height of its civilization had made rapid progress in the arts and technology mainly because they copied the lifestyle and patterns of their Chinese counterparts. Slowly, Japanese tribes and clans had begun to use smelting and forging techniques from China and incorporated them in... 4. Dining Etiquette In Japan - By: Michael Russell Japan is a country of many traditions and etiquettes. Everything in Japan has its own way to be done and if you do something different, everyone will look at you wonderingly. Tourists coming to Japan are amazed and interested by the large variety of food available. However, there a... 5. Japan's Seasons And Terrain - By: Michael Russell 1. Japan's Seasons and Terrain Japan is something of an oddity geologically speaking, a steep mountainous yet s... 6. Things You Should Bring When Travelling To Japan - By: Michael Russell Cash - The Japanese mostly use cash for paying for things. Most stores in Japan don't accept credit or debit cards so you should remember to bring plenty of cash with you. You can also bring traveller's checks and exchange them into yen at a local bank. Moreover, big cities such as... 7. Japan's Place In Video Game History - By: Michael Russell Although video games did not come directly from Japan, they differ from other forms of Japanese media as they have been able to penetrate the U.S. market better than any other popular media coming out of Japan. For example, while manga and anime have become a part of some stores, they have the... 8. Stomach Cancer - Causes, Symptoms And Treatment - By: Michael Russell Worldwide stomach cancer is the second most common cancer and is a particular problem in Japan and China, possibility because of dietary factors. However, in most other countries, the disease is now less common; a change thought to be due to less smoked and salted foods in the diet. Few ... 9. Kobe - Japan's Natural, Giant Playground - By: Michael Russell Kobe, one of the oldest and most well known port cities in Japan, is famous for its unique urban atmosphere, which is made up of a diverse array of cultures and tourist spots that makes for a great visit in Japan. It is also home to the Rokko Mountains, a place of natural beauty and flourishin... 10. Sakura – The Japanese Cherry Blossom - By: Michael Russell 1. Sakura - The Japanese Cherry Blossom Besides geishas, Sakura is also a symbol of Japanese beauty. This... 11. Japanese Cuisine - By: Michael Russell Japanese cuisine is known around the world for its distinctive taste and appearance. Aesthetically pleasing displays of the varied dishes are considered just as important as the food itself. The mood of the season can often be felt in the dishes and they should give a sense of visual sat... 12. Blood Pressure: High Sodium And Salt Intake - By: Michael Russell Sodium is one of the minerals, which your body needs to keep it functioning properly. While we all need some sodium, most of us eat far more than we need and could easily cut down without in any way damaging our health. Sodium intake is measured in units called millimoles (mmol). T... 13. Asia Vacation - By: Michael Russell Although the season for a vacation is just past, there will be many more reason to go for a great vacation in the days and years to come. If you are among those who has not had an opportunity to come to the Asian region, I suggest you make your next vacation an Asian vacation. Not only will you have... 14. Asia - History And Culture - By: Michael Russell Asia extends east from Africa and Europe to the Pacific Ocean. The northern part lies in the Arctic and stretches as far south as the tropics near the equator. Asia is home to the highest and lowest places on Earth. The highest, Mount Everest, at 8,850m and the lowest being the Dea... 15. Famous Sports Cars - The Legendary Toyota Ae86 - By: Michael Russell Perhaps the most popular 1980s sports car to come out of Japan was the Toyota AE86. Often known as the Hachi-Roku, which means eight-six in Japanese, the sports car became incredibly well liked especially after its appearances in the Japanese manga and anime series called Initial D. The ... 16. The Future Is Bright For Australian Soccer - By: Michael Russell In 2005 Australia lost each of its 3 group games against Argentina, Germany and Tunisia in the FIFA Confederations Cup in Germany. For the World Cup 2006, many expected that Australia would be knocked out of the first round and that they were only there to make up the numbers. In a group... 17. Bamboo: Types Of Bamboo - By: Michael Russell There are over 200 species known in the genera of plants Bambusa and all bear the common name of Bamboo. The name "bambu" comes from the Asia where most of these species originate. Arundinaria, Phyllostachys and Nandina genera also produce Bamboo. Several main species of bamboo hav... 18. Health Benefits Of Green Tea - By: Michael Russell Historical evidence suggests that tea leaves boiled in water were consumed as far back as 5,000 years ago in India and China. These two countries were the earliest users of tea. Tea also plays a very important part in social rituals of Japan. In Asian countries tea has long played ... 19. The Akita: Unforgettable And Impressive - By: Michael Russell The Akita is one of the "Northern Breeds". Characteristically these breeds sport a dense double coat, brushy in nature, with upright ears and tightly curled tail. This type of look is called the "spitz" type and there are many breeds with these characteristics. The majority of thes... 20. The Healing Arts Of Acupuncture And Acupressure - By: Michael Russell You've probably heard of acupuncture, the method of healing in which thin needles are inserted into your pressure points to relieve your pain and heal disease. Once regarded as bohemian, acupuncture is now a popular method of treatment in the Western world and many insurance companies now cove... 21. Shopping In Japan - By: Michael Russell Shopping is always an important part when travelling. It is even more important and interesting in Japan where you can find many unique and beautiful souvenirs to bring back to your home country. Don’t think that you can bargain in every Asian country. Japan is the exception. Don’t try to bargain ... 22. The Basics About Credit Cards - By: Michael Russell A credit card is a plastic card issued to consumers by a credit provider or company who lends money after the account has been approved. The consumer or user will then be able to request a cash advance or use the card to purchase from establishments accepting credit card payments. A stat... Please feel free to submit your quality, informative article for our readers. |
| Shiba Inu 2006 Wall Calendar The smallest and oldest of Japan’s dogs, the Shiba Inu was bred for hunting in the dense undergrowth of Japan’s mountainous regions. With a thick plush coat, a black button nose, an animated tail, and endearing teddy bear ears, the Shiba is inquisitive, intrepid, and forthright. Honor this wonderful breed with this 2006 Shiba Inu wall calendar. Size Closed: 12" x 12" Size Opened: 12" x 24"... |
| Shiba Inu: 2006 Mini Wall Calendar The smallest and oldest of Japan’s dogs, the Shiba Inu was bred for hunting in the dense undergrowth of Japan’s mountainous regions. With a thick plush coat, a black button nose, an animated tail, and endearing teddy bear ears, the Shiba is curious, bold and and forthright. Honor this wonderful breed with this 2006 Shiba Inu mini wall calendar. Size Closed: 6" x 6" Size Opened: 6" x 12"... |
| Japan Yoshinori Fumon: Satsumabiwa - Japans Noble Ballads JAPAN Yoshinori Fumon: Satsumabiwa - Japan's Noble Ballads... |
| Pride Fc: Championship Chaos Ii / Cold Fury 3 2 Event Set includes "Pride FC: Championship Chaos II" and "Pride FC: Cold Fury 3" A legendary event in Japan, "Pride FC" matches the world's elite fighters in competitions of honor and art. Imagine Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner versus Kick boxer, Judo specialist versus Wrestler...this is "Pride FC." Each match is the culmination of years of training by these athletes, the finest representative... |
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