Issue 5 Home Page

Traditional Japanese Arts Observing Time-Honored Ways of Doing Things Take a look at some traditional arts which are still practiced in many Japanese high schools. Photo: Thomas Peters Kyudo, The Way of the Bow Megumu Matoba tell us about Japanese archery. He describes the shape and use of the bow traditionally used in Japan. Photo: Thomas Peters The Challenge of Kendo Mariko Yamaguchi describes her feelings about training for kendo, Japanese fencing performed with bamboo sticks. Photo: Thomas Peters Koto, a Traditional Musical Instrument Michiko Takaiwa explains how the koto is played and tells about its history. How the Koto Became Popular Sachiko Hosoyamada from Japan writes about the popularity of the koto. Photo: Thomas Peters Chado, the Way of Tea Yoshiko Tagawa discusses the beauty of the spirit underlying the traditional Japanese tea ceremony and the way the ceremony is regarded in Japan today. Photo: Thomas Peters Ikebana, Japanese Flower Arranging Etsuko Sakamoto says the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging expresses the harmony and beauty of life. Photo: Thomas Peters Hyaku-Nin-Isshu, a Card Game Yuko Fuji writes about this traditional card game based on Japanese poems. Return to: Issue 5 | Home Page  TOPICS Online Magazine - ©1997-2007- Sandy and Thomas Peters - topics.mag@gmail.com