2 Let's learn about traditional Japanese culture
The Imperial Household has many traditional cultures such as
Let's take a closer look at each of them.
What kinds of traditional culture have been passed down in the Imperial Family?
We will introduce some of the cultural traditions of the Imperial Family, such as Utakai Hajime (Imperial New Year’s Poetry Reading) and Gagaku (Japanese Imperial Court Music and Dance). Let’s take a closer look at each of them.
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Ceremony of the Utakai Hajime (Imperial New Year's Poetry Reading)
Learn about Ceremony of the Utakai Hajime (Imperial New Year's Poetry Reading)
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Gagaku (Japanese Imperial Court Music and Dance)
Learn about Gagaku (Japanese Imperial Court Music and Dance)
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Kemari (Ancient football game of the Imperial Court)
Learn about Kemari (Ancient football game of the Imperial Court)
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Traditional Horsemanship in Japan
Learn about Traditional Horsemanship in Japan
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Kamoba (Imperial Wild Duck Preserves)
Learn about Kamoba (Imperial Wild Duck Preserves)
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Goryo Ukai (Imperial Cormorant Fishing)
Learn about Goryo Ukai (Imperial Cormorant Fishing)