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What was the appeal of kabuki? Argue your answer with reference to visual culture.

Posted by thejapantown at 06:14 PM on March 29, 2009

Traditional belief is that kabuki was founded in 1603 by the Shinto priestess Okuni. Her troupe, composed mainly of women, performed provocative dance and comic sketches on a temporary stage by Kyoto’s River Kamogawa. The word is usually written with three middle Chinese characters – ka (songs), bu (dance) and ki (skills/arts) (Matsuda 1998), however the Japanese verb kabuki is associated with acting dissolutely. During the Edo period (1603 to 1868) it established itself as a popular... Read Full Post »

Opening of Japan

Posted by thejapantown at 04:26 PM on March 29, 2009

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From the middle of the 19th Century China and Japan were under threat from the modernised and aggressive western nations. Through military force China had been forced to sign a treaty with Britain

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A guide to obtaining the right visa in Japan

Posted by thejapantown at 11:07 PM on March 25, 2009

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A guide to obtaining the right visa in Japan Well I am not really an expert on this so its a good idea to check out your local Japanese embassy or consulate. Click here for your countries embassy Europe http://www.mofa.go.jp/about/emb_cons/over/europe.html NORTH AMERICA http://www.mofa.go.jp/about/emb_cons/over/north_a.html Below is the link to the Japanese embassy in the UK. http://www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/en/visa/visa-main.html From my experience it was never that hard to get a visa however, wit... Read Full Post »

Getting Settled

Posted by thejapantown at 11:05 PM on March 25, 2009

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A few pointers that may help in choosing a new home in Japan: Set a budget Before looking for a new home, consider how much you are willing to spend for your monthly rent. Housing in Japan, particularly in Tokyo, is very expensive. Decide on a location It is important to consider a location that is convenient for your needs, business, environment, transportation, shopping, schools, and recreation. Tokyo is an expansive metropolis, so the proximity to work will be an important factor. Mass transp... Read Full Post »

Japanese ghost stories

Posted by thejapantown at 10:59 PM on March 25, 2009

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Bancho Sarayashiki (...

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Parks in Yokohama

Posted by thejapantown at 09:43 PM on March 25, 2009

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A guide to Kabuki

Posted by thejapantown at 09:40 PM on March 25, 2009

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Going to see Kabuki is a must if you ever visit Japan. You may wonder why I am starting my blog and starting with Kabuki, Well I wanted to be different that's all. Most people go on about Japan and its stats first. I just wanted to do something more cultural. If you love Japanese culture then I feel Kabuki is a must see, I was reading recently that in Tokyo you can go and see a part of a Kabuki play for as little as 1000 yen about 5 pounds or 8$. As you may well know Kabuki is a traditional Japa... Read Full Post »

A Guide to working in Japan

Posted by thejapantown at 09:39 PM on March 25, 2009

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This guide is from my own experience for looking for work in Japan and also helping a friend of mine find a job. Japan is a very expensive country so make sure you have enough money to at least last you 3 to 6 months. Depending on the type of work you a willing to take depends on the time of year you should come to Japan. Click here for a budget If you would like to be an English teacher in a school or an ALT then you need to find out the times in the year when the schools finish and start and s... Read Full Post »

A guide to ATMS in Japan

Posted by thejapantown at 09:36 PM on March 25, 2009

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All you need to...

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Gaijin Card

Posted by thejapantown at 09:35 PM on March 25, 2009

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Immigration and Registration Procedures
All foreigners living in Japan are obliged to register as foreign residents when they enter Japan. All foreign employees should complete their Foreign Resident Registration at their local ward or municipal office, at the Foreign Resident Registration Desk, and receive a registration card.

Foreign Resident Registration Procedures

In applying for initial registration:

When to Apply Application Period Required Items Notes

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