Art History

Where can i find modern japanese art? i need to find the japanese art, that has like elvis face like 6 different times and in different colors its modern all the famous people have them, but of themselves, its like different bright colors

what are some examples of modern Japanese art, or some of the leading artists from there? ♥

What do you know about contemporary Japanese art? I have to do a project on daily life of a certain society in a certain time,is it a good idea to choose modern Japanese art? I actually don't know anything besides manga and anime. Can you suggest me another topic or is it a good one? Why are Sumo wrestling and Noh theater not cool anymore??

A-Level Art Personal Study? Japanese art? I am an A-level art student, and for my course I have to do a "Personal Study". The title I have chosen is: "How has modern Japanese art influenced Western art?" so basically I am going to be researching Manga and Anime. I know basically what I am going to be talking about, but I am stuck on the introduction; I have the sub-titles: "what are you going to research" "why are you researching this" and "how are you going to do it", but apart from writing a one-sentence answer for each of these I have no idea what to put - it's got to be 500 words and I've got about 150! Please someone help me, I have no idea what to write! Any help with the rest of the study would also be greatly appreciated, for example could anyone tell me some good artists/films/magazines/clothes pieces of anime art to look at, thank you! :)

A-Level Art Personal Study help? Japanese art? I am an A-level art student, and for my course I have to do a "Personal Study". The title I have chosen is: "How has modern Japanese art influenced Western art?" so basically I am going to be researching Manga and Anime. I know basically what I am going to be talking about, but I am stuck on the introduction; I have the sub-titles: "what are you going to research" "why are you researching this" and "how are you going to do it", but apart from writing a one-sentence answer for each of these I have no idea what to put - it's got to be 500 words and I've got about 150! Please someone help me, I have no idea what to write! Any help with the rest of the study would also be greatly appreciated, for example could anyone tell me some good artists/films/magazines/clothes pieces of anime art to look at, thank you! :)

Japan tourism site that has more focus on modern buildings, modern art, less traditional/historical stuff.? Website that has "modern" Japanese landmarks; large outdoor modern art (like this beach sculpure that looks like a giant pile of jacks), & buildings & structures) that stand out (Fuji TV station, Tokyo Tower), & lavishly designed areas; modern & not traditional, of course.

Where can I find a listing of art galleries in Tokyo, Japan? I'd like to check out some art galleries during my next trip to Tokyo, Japan. I'm interested in modern art but would also like to check out some traditional japanese art. My preference is an online guide in English as I do not speak nor read Japanese. A while back I found etc.english but that hasn't been updated since 2003.

What is the most efficient/practical japanese Kenjutsu/Iaijutsu? I have been studing martial arts for many years and done extensive reading and was wondering what people's OPINION of the most efficient/practical japanese sword school/style is. I am referring to specific JAPANESE styles not ones made up here in the US but this could include modern Japanese ones like the All Japan Kendo Federation forms iai and kendo or traditional koryu like Niten Ichi-ryu or Shinkage Ryu. There is no wrong answer just looking for some argument to back it up. Thanks

Eastern Art History languages? I will be applying to PhD track programs in Art History next year. I am torn between Eastern Art and Modern. I am intimidated by the languages I would have to learn for Eastern Art (focus on Japan). What languages would be most relevant to the study of Eastern Art, aside from Japanese? Most art history tracks recommend German - would this be useful in the study of Japanese art (since early art history was primarily in German)?

Help finding a artist? Hello viewers thanks for veiwing my question. Im taking a Studio Art class for a high school credit and im almost done with the school year. For are final we have to imatate an artists work. I dont pay atention to art so i dont kno any artists the are famous. I dont want old renisance stuff. I like modern art like Japanese art. I also like cars. I tried to do Seth MacFairline but my teacher shot down the idea because he doesnt like cartoon art. If anyone can help me it would appricatied greatly. Thanks

What are the categories of traditional martial arts (Japanese and Okinawan)? There are several ways/mindsets behind all Japanese or Okinawan martial arts. And there is a more modern version more often seen. Do you know what three versions of an art I am referring to? My guess is most people don't have a clue what I'm talking about. However, if you study a traditional Okinawan or Japanese art, you are learning one of these versions. To say more would spill the beans. I'm not asking for a style name like, shotokan, Goju-Ryu, ...etc. I'm asking for a way of training and the philosophy taught. ... Sorry that I can't be more clear. If I say to much I'll just give it away to those that have a lot of martial arts background. I'm not looking for a lineage, Or, root system. One or two of the seniors here may figure out what I'm asking about. The newbies and students of modern systems won't know what I'm talking about. There are two or three plus something fairly modern that I'm looking for. ... Sorry, not Shuri-te, Naha-Te, .... Nor striking vs. grappling. So far everyone is on the wrong train of thought. I know some of the regular seniors here know this answer. A few answers are going in the right direction. Still, no one has gotten what I am looking for. Makes everyone think, which is why I asked this in the first place. ... Now there are several answers that are close. Two that are almost exactly what I was looking for.

Is old Japanese language romantic? Just wondering if the old Japanese language is considered more beautiful than modern Japanese, as our old English (often heard in Shakespearean dramas - tis, thou, art) is often considered more beautiful than modern English? If so, do the Japanese have words for "Tis" and "Thou"? I've been playing a video game called Odin Sphere that has Japanese language and English text. The english text uses words like "Tis" which lead me to wonder if the Japanese spoken in the game has been romanticised as well. Here's the Odin Sphere trailer if you can listen and tell: http://youtube.com/watch?v=gI-V3Uw1b3U

Samurai affected Japanese society/culture? I'm doing a paper in my history class about how the samurai have affected modern Japanese society/culture. Right now I have: i) Philosophy/Ethics - (ie: Bushido, loyalty to superiors) ii) Art (ie: The story of the 47 Ronin are popular in TV, plays, and works of art) I still need a 3rd area that they influenced. Can anyone give me a few things they think are good? Thanks in advance!

Boxing vs Jujitsu vs Judo vs Wrestling Who wins? Here is discription of all: Judo:Judo (柔道, jūdō?), meaning "gentle way", is a modern Japanese martial art (gendai budō) and combat sport, that originated in Japan in the late nineteenth century. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling manoeuvre, or force an opponent to submit by joint locking the elbow or by executing a choke. Strikes and thrusts (by hands and feet)—as well as weapons defences—are a part of judo, but only in pre-arranged forms (kata) and are not allowed in judo competition or free practice (randori). Boxing:Boxing is a combat sport where two participants, generally of similar weight, fight each other with their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee and is typically engaged in during a series of one to three-minute intervals called rounds. There are three ways to win. Victory is achieved if the opponent is knocked down and unable to get up before the referee counts to ten seconds (a Knockout, or KO) or if the opponent is deemed too injured to continue (a Technical Knockout, or TKO). If there is no stoppage of the fight before an agreed number of rounds, a winner is determined either by the referee's decision or by judges' scorecards. Jujitsu:Jujutsu (柔術, jūjutsu?) listen (help·info), ("jujitsu") literally meaning the "art of softness," or "way of yielding" is a collective name for Japanese martial art styles including unarmed and armed techniques. Jujutsu evolved among the samurai of feudal Japan as a method for defeating an armed and armored opponent without weapons. Due to the ineffectiveness of striking against an armored opponent, the most efficient methods for neutralizing an enemy took the form of pins, joint locks, and throws. These techniques were developed around the principle of using an attacker's energy against him, rather than directly opposing it. Wrestling:Is a sport where you must attempt to takedown an oppent and work his way into pinning him . sprawling a commen technique. I perfer wrestling.

How can I get a copy of Hogai Kano's "Lions"? I am looking for a copy of 19th century Japanese painter Hogai Kano's painting titled "Lions" (c. 1886). Best would be electronic format but I'd take it any way I could get it. I saw it in the modern art museum in Kyoto and have written to them, but no response. Please help!

art finial exam? Because Leonardo demonstrated a great talent for drawing, his father later made him an apprentice in the studio of Andrea del Verrocchio, a leading artist in Florence. Answer: True False 2 Marks: 1 Verrocchio only taught Leonardo how to paint. Answer: True False 3 Marks: 1 "En Plein Air" means painting out of doors. Answer: True False 4 Marks: 1 Fascinated with capturing the fleeting moment, Impressionists applied their paint... Choose one answer. a. qucikly b. used spontaneous brushstrokes c. all of the above d. were not concerned with a meticulous finish 5 Marks: 1 Impressionist paintings were considered shocking. Answer: True False 6 Marks: 1 The Salon was France's annual official art show. Answer: True False 7 Marks: 1 Which Artist was not a Post Impressionist? Choose one answer. a. Vincent Van Gogh b. Paul Gauguin c. Paul Cezane d. Gustav Klimt 8 Marks: 1 Cezanne painted with quick, visible brushstrokes, laying on colors next to each other. Answer: True False 9 Marks: 1 Which of the following artists was a Dutch Painter? Choose one answer. a. Henri Matisse b. Vincent Van Gogh c. Henri Rousseau d. Paul Cezanne 10 Marks: 1 Which artist painted shop girls, washer ladies, actors, clowns, acrobats, dogs, and a favorite subject was horses. Choose one answer. a. Paul Cezane b. Vincent Van Gogh c. Henri Toulouse Lautrec 11 Marks: 1 Which artist said "Life is merely a fraction of a second. An infinitely small amount of time to fulfill our desires, our dreams, our passions." Choose one answer. a. Vincent Van Gogh b. Henri Matisse c. Paul Gauguin d. Paul Cezane 12 Marks: 1 Fauves were also called: Choose one answer. a. painters b. wild beasts c. artists d. exhibitioners 13 Marks: 1 The fauves used bold strokes of color. Answer: True False 14 Marks: 1 To maximize the intensity of his colors, Matisse organized his picture with pairs of: Choose one answer. a. secondary colors b. complements c. primary colors 15 Marks: 1 In the last 15 years of his life, Matisse produced paper works by "cutting into color." Answer: True False 16 Marks: 1 Picasso's Blue Period represented: Choose one answer. a. happiness b. tiredness c. depressed feelings 17 Marks: 1 Picasso's painting that depicted the brutality of fascist aggression in the Spanish Civil War was called: Choose one answer. a. Guernica b. Portrait de Francoise c. Sill life with a pigeon d. Portrait de Sylvette 18 Marks: 1 Which work of Salvador Dali's art depicts limp, melting watches in an eerily calm landscape? Choose one answer. a. "The Persistence of Memory" b. "Premature Ossification of a Railway Station" c. "The Skull of Zurbaran" 19 Marks: 1 Salvador Dali was born in Spain. Answer: True False 20 Marks: 1 Gustav Klimt's "golden period" sprung from his exposure to Byzantine Frescoes, to the mosaics of the churches of Ravenna, to Japanese art, and to painters such as Berne-Jones and Alma-Tadema. Answer: True False 21 Marks: 1 Gustav Klimt's most well-known work of his period is "The Kiss." Answer: True False 22 Marks: 1 Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) may be considered one of the most prominent sculptors of the modern era. Answer: True False 23 Marks: 1 Andy Goldsworthy is a famous British environmental contemporary sculptor who created Natural Art to integrate with the earth. Answer: True False 24 Marks: 1 Intensity the lightness or darkness of a color. Answer: True False

What are some good Japanese anime series with samurai, ninja, or martial arts? Preferrably more modern looking ones. I have watched all of samurai champloo, most of samurai x/keshin, and all of Dragonball, and Afro samurai, and Samurai Jack, if that counts lol Although, the more modern anime look of samurai champloo and afro samurai are my favorite, any suggestions?? They would be greatly appreciated! Thank you =]]

Best japanese film, movie? Any great titles for a japanese directed and made in japan movie?? Im serching for modern wave films , more like Art Cinema , or not hollywood style stuff. And havent find anything from japan... Just saw Suicide Circle .. thats it.

*DEBATE* Traditional Martial Art Styles VS. "Practical" Fighting Styles? . I'd like to spark a little debate here. I am looking for opinions, thoughts, rationalizations, and perceptions I got into a fun little argument with a friend of mine, who takes the belief that the "older" more "traditional styles" of martial arts are still superior EVEN for "real-world" practical fighting purposes than the "newer" more "practical styles." I opinion was, that "IF" these " old traditional styles" were so good, we would see more of them in MMA, being competitive with "new practical styles" which they are NOT,...(except if you count Lyoto Machida who has done extensive Muay thai and BJJ cross-training despite his Karate background) To be on the same page with what I mean when I say "older traditional styles" and "newer practical styles" I'm going to use the TWO LISTS THAT HE PROVIDED ME WITH, and I KNOW many of you will think his two lists are stupid, but I want to be sure that were talking about the same thing. His list of traditional styles are, but are NOT limited to,... Various forms of Kung-fu, Karate, Japanese Jujitsu, Taekwondo, etc,... His list of new-ish practical styles are but, are NOT limited to,... Modern MMA styles, ie,... Boxing, BJJ, Muay Thai, Various forms of Wrestling (Shoot fighting, Collegiate) etc,... NOW,... OBVIOUSLY Boxing, Wrestling, and Muay Thai are NOT exactly NEW!!! Boxing and Wrestling dating back to ancient Greece. Muay Thai coming from Muay Boran which dates back somewhere around 800-1200 A.D. depending on how you look at it. And YES BJJ does somewhat stem from Japanese Jujitsu which goes back to 1333-1573. However, the forms which constitute what we view as being Boxing and Wrestling today, differs WILDLY from what it was back in Ancient Greece. Modern Muay Thai also differs greatly from what it was. And, BJJ is quite different from Japanese Jujitsu, so MUCH so that in his opinion BJJ is something entirely different..SOOO,... what I'm saying is that their modern forms ARE quite NEW! And the emphasis of their styles is practical unarmed combat. That's why they make that list. Now,... TRUE a compelling argument could easily be made to say similar things about the styles he listed as being "older" or "traditional" ESPECIALLY concerning Taekwondo!!! His rational here is that these styles (Karate, Japanese jujitsu, Taekwondo, and Various modern forms of Kung-FU) are ALL fundamentally based on ancient Chinese Wushu, which pre-dates all forms of Martial Arts. Therefore, (in his opinion) Karate, Taekwondo, and modern Kung-Fu are all merely focus specific specialized forms of ancient Chinese Wushu making them very old, and traditional. Now,...REGAURDLESS of what you may think about his lists (I know MANY of you will NOT like the break-up, or think that these two lists makes ANY sense) I'm asking you to use them for making sense of my question! OK, moving on,... His statement WAS,...that "old traditional styles" are PRACTICAL, more so than even the "new practical specific styles" on the basis that they were developed for the purpose of "LIFE or DEATH" matches, not tournament style "Win or Loose" but, typically go on living either way matches (as he say the new styles are) MY ARGUEMENT was that "IF" these "old traditional styles" were so awesome, they would be competitive with the "new practical styles" HIS response to my argument WAS,... that these "new practical styles" seem more practical, and WIN more frequently in MMA BECAUSE in training they devote more time and emphasis on actual fighting, and they typically do MORE fighting. BUT,..."IF" the "older traditional styles" devoted similar time and emphasis on actual fighting, and did more fighting,...THAT they would KILL the "new practical styles" He believes that the "new practical styles" are one-dimensional, which is why they need mixing, HENCE mixed martial arts. He believes they are practical ONLY because they are EASY to DO, and do NOT require as many years of training to develop technique and mastery in them. He views them as "crash-courses in martial arts" lacking the depth, and absolute potential of "old traditional martial art styles." "new practical styles" are just styles that can be picked up and learned quickly, and done with relative mastery in short periods of time.

Japanese quiz help?? i have a quiz on japan in a couple of weeks the topics are Physical geography History The Japanese people and culture Growth and development of languages and literature Artistic endeauvour, including visual, performing and cinematic arts Business and economy Japense contribution to science and technology Sporting achievements Japanese cuisine Folk and traditional arts and crafts Architecture from ancient times to modern can someone please suggest a good place to get this info apart from wiki etc?

Which of these Japanese cities has the best architecture?? TOKYO, OSAKA, YOKOHAMA, KOBE, NAGOYA? Which city do you think has the best architecture in terms of modern building designs. There are some very great buildings in Japan but which would you say has the best designed buildings. I think the national art centre in tokyo looks very cool. http://www.artknowledgenews.com/files2007/TheNationalArtCenterTokyo.jpg

Japanese architecture popularity in west because promotes harmony with nature? I am writing a research paper for an Asian art class and have had a hard time finding core studies or books that can help strengthen my argument. I am approaching this paper from an anthropological view-point by stating that Japanese architecture is popular because it promotes a long-lost value in the west pertaining to harmony with nature. The culture and lifestyle of the modern human encompasses grids of cement and small areas where one is to remain in order to complete a specific task. Traditional Japanese architecture promotes open spaces, versatility of space, and congruence with the surroundings. These elements are from the East and based on culture and religion of those countries (Japan primarily, but Korea as well and earlier China), not European culture. My point is that in the 1960s when Japanese architecture first became popular, it was a time of revolution and of reconnecting with nature. Then again in the late 90s / early 00s, after the dot coms burst, the complexity of the system had us searching for harmony with the surroundings and ourselves; which Japanese architecture promotes.... I'm sounding like a broken record now. I have heard many arguments about the unfulfilled need to be in harmony with nature that the modern human has, but I have found little written work that I can use as a source. I would appreciate any sources, be it from an architectural point-of-view, psychological, sociological, behavioural biology, or anthropological point-of-view. I was hoping to use Yi-Fu Tuan's "Place and Space" as the core for my paper, but I haven't found the book anywhere (and it's too late and not worth the money to order online at this point). I would really appreciate it if someone could point me towards sources that will give me some tangible information pertaining to my thesis.

Japanese architecture popularity in west because of connection to nature it promotes? I am writing a research paper for an Asian art class and have had a hard time finding core studies or books that can help strengthen my argument. I am approaching this paper from an anthropological view-point by stating that Japanese architecture is popular because it promotes a long-lost value in the west pertaining to harmony with nature. The culture and lifestyle of the modern human encompasses grids of cement and small areas where one is to remain in order to complete a specific task. Traditional Japanese architecture promotes open spaces, versatility of space, and congruence with the surroundings. These elements are from the East and based on culture and religion of those countries (Japan primarily, but Korea as well and earlier China), not European culture. My point is that in the 1960s when Japanese architecture first became popular, it was a time of revolution and of reconnecting with nature. Then again in the late 90s / early 00s, after the dot coms burst, the complexity of the system had us searching for harmony with the surroundings and ourselves; which Japanese architecture promotes.... I'm sounding like a broken record now. I have heard many arguments about the unfulfilled need to be in harmony with nature that the modern human has, but I have found little written work that I can use as a source. I would appreciate any sources, be it from an architectural point-of-view, psychological, sociological, behavioural biology, or anthropological point-of-view. I was hoping to use Yi-Fu Tuan's "Place and Space" as the core for my paper, but I haven't found the book anywhere (and it's too late and not worth the money to order online at this point). I would really appreciate it if someone could point me towards sources that will give me some tangible information pertaining to my thesis. Thank you.

How important, if at all, is it to study a modern foreign language at A level? I'm in year 11 (5th form) and we've just started to choose our A level options. The thing is, I'm really not sure where I'll be in, say 5 years time university wise or even 10 years time career wise. I've always had an interest in art since I was very small but I'm thinking as nice as it would be, taking a career path in art isn't going to perhaps be the most sensible decision. I'd rather have a job which I can rely on rather than be freelance, if you get what I mean. I've kinda been interested in CGI and computer graphics for a little bit now although it's not exactly a burning passion of mine, I think just more of a hobby. I've also really taken a liking to Chinese culture and language, ever since I first went to Hong Kong two years ago. Something about it has just kinda stuck with me and I have a very personal and compassionate connection with it for various reasons (from my Dad working there to family moving out there 15 years ago). I think more than anything, working in Asia is absolutely the path I want to follow, but I'm seriously not sure what job I want :/ I want something fairly challenging, something that involves traveling would also be a dream requirement for me but not a "nine to five" office job as such. Ideally something business/creative related, possibly advertising but I'm not sure if I'd find this mundane or not enough of a challenge. So my real question is, what options should I take? For my GCSE options (apart from the core subjects) I picked: *Art *ICT *Spanish *Classical Civilisation I've been predicted As and A*s in all of them so I could do any of them I like for A Level if I perform in the exams ^.^ So I was wondering what I should do for A Level? I've been trying to cover all potential "study" situations, if you like, because I'm really not sure what I'd like to study at uni, although I'd love to perhaps to do a degree in Chinese history/culture/language. So what A Levels? I was going to do: *Art *Spanish *Computing *Biology But now I'm thinking of doing the following: *Art *Biology *Politics *Economics Do you think these options are too varied? Will I really regret not taking Spanish? Although I will be taking two Italian classes a week (this won't amount to a formal qualification though but at least I'd be learning a Modern language still) Because I'm only 16 but I can speak English (obvs lol) Spanish, French, and a bit of Mandarin, Japanese and Cantonese. So do you think a course in beginners Chinese language/studies would take me on even though I've done no formal qualification for A Level? I just don't want to risk narrowing my choices even though I'm not sure if I'm willing to take a subject that's not necessarily one of my favourites :/ Will not having a higher qualification in a European language set me back in years to come? Even though my ultimate goal is to study Chinese language, not Spanish? :/

AP Studio Art concentration? Anyone here have some good ideas for an art concentration? The only idea that I could think of right now is "folk tale characters in modern day", like having Humpty Dumpty in a fryig pan or Rapunzel in a salon, even Oni (Japanese demon/ogres) dressed up as J-rock stars. But I'm not sure if this is was the AP jugding panel is looking for and if the idea is strong enough to get a 4 or 5 on the AP portfolio. Does it really matter what idea you have? Or no, as long as you execute the concentration well? What are the core things that the panel is looking for in any concentration?

Art History help !!!!!!? 1.The monks who lived in remote regions of Japan and were self sufficient, using simple tasks such as sewing to meditate, were practicing what is known as Zen Buddhism. True False 2.In Japanese early architecture, a shrine built in the Shinto fashion is dedicated to the sun goddess, who is said to be the progenitor of the imperial family. True False 3. Some Japanese pottery, recently dated by modern scientific methods, proves that these pieces were made earlier than 10,000 BCE, making them the oldest pieces now known. True False 4. A hanging scroll, called a mantra, assisted those who wanted to learn all the different gods, which were depicted on it, and their interrelationships in the Buddhist tradition. True False 5.The enormous Olmec stone heads, found in La Venta, Mexico and other population centers, are thought to represent ancient gods. True False 6.The Moche culture of the Peruvian mountains are credited with the development of the first calendar system for the purpose of recording historical events. True False

please read these jokes at least once.? When I was young I used to pray for a bike, then I realized that God doesn't work that way, so I stole a bike and prayed for forgiveness. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Innkeeper: The room is $15. a night. It's $5. if you make your own bed. Guest: I'll make my own bed. Innkeeper: Good. I'll get you some nails and wood. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the first year of marriage, the man speaks and the woman listens. In the second year, the woman speaks and the man listens. In the third year, they both speak and the neighbors listen. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What four animals does a woman like to have in her house? A tiger in bed, a mink in her closet, a jaguar in her garage and a jackass to pay for it all. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A young blind boy is being tucked into bed by his mother. The mom says "Now Billy, pray really hard tonight and tomorrow, your wish will come true!". Billy says, "Ok mommy." and goes to sleep. The next morning, Billy wakes up and screams "MOMMY! I'm still blind, my wish didn't come true!", the mom answered, "I know - April Fools!" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Q What is the difference between a lawyer and a vampire? A A vampire only sucks blood at night -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sardar at an Art Gallery :I suppose this horrible looking thing is what you call modern art. Art Dealer:I beg your pardan sir,thats a mirror..... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question: What would you like to have ..Fruit juice, Soda, Tea, Chocolate, Milo, or Coffee? Answer: Tea, please. Question: Ceylon tea, Herbal tea, Bush tea, Honey bush tea, Ice tea or green tea? Answer: Ceylon tea Question: How would you like it? Black or White? Answer: White Question: Milk, Whitener, or Condensed milk ? Answer: With milk. Question: Goat milk, Camel milk or cow milk? Answer: With cow milk please. Question: Milk from Freeze land cow or Afrikaner cow? Answer: Um, I’ll take it black. Question: Would you like it with sweetener, sugar or honey? Answer: With sugar. Question: Beet sugar or cane sugar ? Answer: Cane sugar. Question: White , brown or yellow sugar? Answer: Forget about tea just give me a glass of water instead. Question: Mineral water or still water? Answer: Mineral water Question: Flavored or non-flavored? Answer: I’ll rather die of thirst. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There was a Japanese who went to India for sightseeing. On the last day, he hired a cab and told the driver to drive to the Airport.During the journey, a Honda drove past the taxi. Thereupon, the man leaned out of the window excitedly and yelled, “Honda, very fast! Made in Japan !!!. After a while, a Toyota sped past the taxi and again the Japanese man leaned out of the window and yelled, “Toyota, very fast! Made in Japan!” And then a Mitsubishi sped past the taxi. For the third time, the Japanese leaned out of the window and yelled, “Mitsubishi, very fast! Made in Japan!” The driver was a little angry, but he kept quiet. And this went on for quite a number of cars. Finally, the taxi came to the airport. The fare was 800 rupees. !!!! The Japanese exclaimed, “What??… so expensive!” There upon, the driver yelled back, “Meter, Made in India VERY VERY FAST !!!!! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I need some help with my World History Please 10 pts for best answer? 1. Who was the Japanese ruler who called his reign the "Enlightened Rule"? Mutsuhito Ito Hirobumi Kanagawa Meiji 2. _____ arose out of people's awareness of being part of a community with common institutions, traditions, language, and customs. Liberalism Capitalism Nationalism Conservatism 3. Pogroms and anti–Semitism in Europe led to all of the following EXCEPT emigration of thousands of Jews to the United States. larger populations of Jews in eastern Europe. the growth of Zionism. political parties that endorsed anti–Semitism. 4. Sun Yat–sen founded the Revive China Society and the Communist Party. Nationalist Party. Anti–European Party. Continental Party. 5. The Red secret police, known as the Cheka, began infiltrating the governments of Russia's enemies as spies. to plot against Lenin almost immediately after he came to power. to restore order to Russia after years of civil war. a Red Terror campaign to destroy all those who opposed the new regime. 6. The concept of total war means that troops and supplies were rapidly assembled. soldiers were drafted. the influence of military leaders grew. it involved a complete mobilization of resources and people. 7. In an attempt to end Russia's involvement in the war, Lenin seized the Winter Palace and overthrew the Russian government. signed the Treaty of Brest–Litovsk with Germany, which gave up much Russian territory. united the Soviets under the Bolshevik party. called a general strike that shut down all factories in Petrograd on March 10. 8. The Treaty of Versailles was a peace settlement that consisted of five separate treaties with the defeated nations. forced upon Austria, and gave some of its land to the new state of Poland. the treaty signed with Germany that many Germans felt was a harsh peace. a defensive alliance between Great Britain, France, and the United States. 9. Dadaists were artists who were ordered by Hitler to create pro–Nazi, pro–Germany works of public art. tried to express in their art their revulsion for what they saw as the insanity of life. separated everyday objects from their normal contexts. thought modern art was degenerate. 10. Quickly turned the USSR from an agricultural to an industrial economy was the main goal of the Red Army. a plan known as the Politburo. Stalin's Five Year Plans. a plan that had widespread peasant support. 11. Who led the Spanish military in a revolt against the democratic government? Richard Blaine Francisco Franco Benito Mussolini Leon Trotsky 12. Mao Zedong led the _____ on the Long March Nationalist Party People's Liberation Army New Life Movement People's Republic Army of China 13. What type of government was most prevalent in the nations of southeastern Europe? authoritarian democratic Fascist republican 14. Great Britain's policy of _____ toward Germany was based on the belief that the satisfaction of reasonable demands would maintain peace in Europe. firm resistance detente appeasement Anschluss 15. Two days after Hitler's invasion of _____, Britain and France declared war on Germany. Poland Austria France Slovakia 16. Hitler's form of attack that used tank divisions supported by air attacks was called blitzkrieg. panzer. phony war. Luftwaffe. 17. The turning point of the war in the Pacific occurred at Pearl Harbor. the Battle of Iwo Jima. the Battle of Midway Island. the Solomon Islands. 18. German use of submarines to blockade Britain during World War I led to a German victory. trench warfare. a war of attrition. the United States entering the war. 19. A factor in leading many Germans to accept Hitler and the Nazis was Hitler's abolition of the Reichstag. the regime's temporary suspension of all crime for four years. the Catholic Church's support of the new regime. the belief that Hitler had ended Germany's economic depression. 20. Laws excluding Jews from German citizenship were called "Nurmeburg laws." Schutzstaffeln laws. Lebensraum. Kraft durch Freude. 21. On December 7, 1941, the Japanese launched a full–scale invasion of Southern China. attacked the British colony on the Bataan Peninsula. launched a surprise attack on the U.S. Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor. invaded Alaska. 22. One of the many nonviolent acts of Mohandas Gandhi was the Balfour Declaration. the Triumph of the Will. OVRA. the Salt March. 23. Establishing _____ by January 1, 2002, was one of the European Union's first goals. a common European import tax a common European currency a common language a unified European military 24. Which book led to the movement to protect the environment? Silent Spring A Wild Sheep Chase Little Red Book One Hundred Years of Solitude 25. Which view does Pan–Africanism promote? African nations should enter a common treaty alliance. African nations should

jdddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddf? Austin Bauer 7th Hour 6-7-10 Origami Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding to make figures. “Ori is the Japanese word for folding and “kami” is the word for paper. That’s the reason why it got its name. But however, origami did not start in Japan, it started in China in the first or second century but then spread to Japan by the 5th or 6th century. At first there was very little paper, so only rich could afford it. They found this paper folding very interesting. They started out by making small animals out of it. As easier paper folding methods were created, the cost of paper decreased. Origami became well known and lots of people did it, rich or poor. For centuries more and more figures were created with paper folding. Including the crane, a sacred bird in Japan. One cool fact is something that some of you may know. Japanese people believe that if you fold 1000 cranes, you will be granted one wish. Japan wasn’t the only country that folded paper; the Moors of Africa brought that skill with them when they invaded Spain in the 18th century. From Spain it spread to South America which then spread all over the world. Today, lots of paper folders still exist, Including Akira Yoshizawa, the master of modern paper folding. He has symbols and terms used for his skill. Origami is a fun thing to do in your spare time. A piece of paper can be made into some cool things. So try it out someday, and you might make some fun out of it!

9th grade World History ? 1. Who was the Japanese ruler who called his reign the "Enlightened Rule"? (1 point) A. Mutsuhito B. Ito Hirobumi C. Kanagawa D. Meiji 2. _____ arose out of people's awareness of being part of a community with common institutions, traditions, language, and customs. (1 point) A. Liberalism B. Capitalism C. Nationalism D. Conservatism 3. Pogroms and anti–Semitism in Europe led to all of the following EXCEPT (1 point) A. emigration of thousands of Jews to the United States. B. larger populations of Jews in eastern Europe. C. the growth of Zionism. D. political parties that endorsed anti–Semitism. 4. Sun Yat–sen founded the Revive China Society and the (1 point) A. Communist Party. B. Nationalist Party. C. Anti–European Party. D. Continental Party. 5. The Red secret police, known as the Cheka, began (1 point) A. infiltrating the governments of Russia's enemies as spies. B. to plot against Lenin almost immediately after he came to power. C. to restore order to Russia after years of civil war. D. a Red Terror campaign to destroy all those who opposed the new regime. 6. The concept of total war means that (1 point) A. troops and supplies were rapidly assembled. B. soldiers were drafted. C. the influence of military leaders grew. D. it involved a complete mobilization of resources and people. 7. In an attempt to end Russia's involvement in the war, Lenin (1 point) A. seized the Winter Palace and overthrew the Russian government. B. signed the Treaty of Brest–Litovsk with Germany, which gave up much Russian territory. C. united the Soviets under the Bolshevik party. D. called a general strike that shut down all factories in Petrograd on March 10. 8. The Treaty of Versailles was (1 point) A. a peace settlement that consisted of five separate treaties with the defeated nations. B. forced upon Austria, and gave some of its land to the new state of Poland. C. the treaty signed with Germany that many Germans felt was a harsh peace. D. a defensive alliance between Great Britain, France, and the United States. 9. Dadaists were artists who (1 point) A. were ordered by Hitler to create pro–Nazi, pro–Germany works of public art. B. tried to express in their art their revulsion for what they saw as the insanity of life. C. separated everyday objects from their normal contexts. D. thought modern art was degenerate. 10. Quickly turned the USSR from an agricultural to an industrial economy was (1 point) A. the main goal of the Red Army. B. a plan known as the Politburo. C. Stalin's Five Year Plans. D. a plan that had widespread peasant support. 11. Who led the Spanish military in a revolt against the democratic government? (1 point) A. Richard Blaine B. Francisco Franco C. Benito Mussolini D. Leon Trotsky 12. Mao Zedong led the _____ on the Long March. (1 point) A. Nationalist Party B. People's Liberation Army C. New Life Movement D. People's Republic Army of China 13. What type of government was most prevalent in the nations of southeastern Europe? (1 point) A. authoritarian B. democratic C. Fascist D. republican 14. Great Britain's policy of _____ toward Germany was based on the belief that the satisfaction of reasonable demands would maintain peace in Europe. (1 point) A. firm resistance B. detente C. appeasement D. Anschluss 15. Two days after Hitler's invasion of _____, Britain and France declared war on Germany. A. Poland B. Austria C. France D. Slovakia Dont waste yours or my time runnin your mouth I just need some help! Dang My answers are, C A C B C D A B D A B C A A D

World History Help Please :)? 1. Who was the Japanese ruler who called his reign the "Enlightened Rule"? (1 point) a.Mutsuhito b.Ito Hirobumi c.Kanagawa d.Meiji 2. _____ arose out of people's awareness of being part of a community with common institutions, traditions, language, and customs. (1 point) a.Liberalism b.Capitalism c.Nationalism d.Conservatism 3. Pogroms and anti–Semitism in Europe led to all of the following EXCEPT (1 point) a.emigration of thousands of Jews to the United States. b.larger populations of Jews in eastern Europe. c.the growth of Zionism. d.political parties that endorsed anti–Semitism. 4. Sun Yat–sen founded the Revive China Society and the (1 point) a.Communist Party. b.Nationalist Party. c.Anti–European Party. d.Continental Party. 5. The Red secret police, known as the Cheka, began (1 point) infiltrating the governments of Russia's enemies as spies. to plot against Lenin almost immediately after he came to power. to restore order to Russia after years of civil war. a Red Terror campaign to destroy all those who opposed the new regime. 6. The concept of total war means that (1 point) troops and supplies were rapidly assembled. soldiers were drafted. the influence of military leaders grew. it involved a complete mobilization of resources and people. 7. In an attempt to end Russia's involvement in the war, Lenin (1 point) seized the Winter Palace and overthrew the Russian government. signed the Treaty of Brest–Litovsk with Germany, which gave up much Russian territory. united the Soviets under the Bolshevik party. called a general strike that shut down all factories in Petrograd on March 10. 8. The Treaty of Versailles was (1 point) a peace settlement that consisted of five separate treaties with the defeated nations. forced upon Austria, and gave some of its land to the new state of Poland. the treaty signed with Germany that many Germans felt was a harsh peace. a defensive alliance between Great Britain, France, and the United States. 9. Dadaists were artists who (1 point) were ordered by Hitler to create pro–Nazi, pro–Germany works of public art. tried to express in their art their revulsion for what they saw as the insanity of life. separated everyday objects from their normal contexts. thought modern art was degenerate. 10. Quickly turned the USSR from an agricultural to an industrial economy was (1 point) the main goal of the Red Army. a plan known as the Politburo. Stalin's Five Year Plans. a plan that had widespread peasant support.

Why are Liberals blamed for Detroit's poverty and crime? Detroit is/was a city with a beautiful heart filled with modern art, motown music, creativity, a "YES WE CAN ATTITUDE Now, the city Government of Detroit is NOT to blame for Detroit's poverty! Detroit collapsed because the rest of the world does not value auto worker morale the way we do in the United States, after centuries of backbreaking factory labor. We in America have the right principles! The only mistake was passing NAFTA, Detroit did not stand for this! We value our labor and other countries don't, and consumers need to know there is a cost when they take the easy way out and buy a Japanese car! We are paying cheap to sell away what is ours, our American skills in making automobiles under fair labor practices! We fought SOOO hard for this, and instead of bashing the autoworkers Union, we should be bashing those who passed NAFTA and the WTO because we in America are still the consumer target market of world goods and services, we COULD have told the world NO THANKS! WE VALUE OUR LABOR FIRST! Our labor is FAIR! We pay more for our cars because we have pride. Suppose an alien nation on Mars formed and they made automobiles by enslaving their 3-month old infants to near death but they didn't die, they just lived shorter lives and miserable ones so they could sell Americans $20-dollar cars. This would put the Japanese and Germans into poverty ALSO! And then sticking up for the worker = poverty. THE PROBLEM IS WE ALLOW the unfair labor practices of foreign nations to get rewarded for it with our consumer dollars, when we are the Americans who can put a stop to it. Why don't we defend our American industrial cities like Detroit??? Instead of blaming Liberals for doing so. Who is really to blame here? Come on you people of Michigan and Ohio, this question is for you. The backbone of America was built on the ethical principles that built American industry....this was OURS, our steel, our rubber, our motor engines....why we sell it away for low prices

TODAY`S NEWS>>>>>>>>CLICK IT? Digital cloud plan for city skies By Jonathan Fildes Technology reporter, BBC News The inflatable elements of the building would sit on top of thin, lightweight towers A giant "digital cloud" that would "float" above London's skyline has been outlined by an international team of architects, artists and engineers. The construction would include 120m- (400ft-) tall mesh towers and a series of interconnected plastic bubbles that can be used to display images and data. The Cloud, as it is known, would also be used an observation deck and park. The unconventional structure was originally envisaged as a centre piece of the city's Olympic village. The building draws inspiration from the work of Tomas Saraceno Its designers plan to raise the funds to build it by asking for micro-donations from millions of people. "It's really about people coming together to raise the Cloud," Carlo Ratti, one of the architects behind the design from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) told BBC News. "We can build our Cloud with £5m or £50m. The flexibility of the structural system will allow us to tune the size of the Cloud to the level of funding that is reached." The size of the structure will evolve depending on the number of contributions, he said. Paola Antonelli, senior curator of architecture and design at the Museum of Modern Art in New York who has seen the design described it as a "sculptural spectacle" and "a celebration of technology". 'Data streams' The Cloud was shortlisted in a competition set-up by London Mayor Boris Johnson. The mayor has committed to build a tourist attraction in the Olympic Park "with a legacy for the east end [of London]". Other finalists are thought to include the former Turner prize winner Anish Kapoor and Antony Gormley, the designer of the Angel of the North. The mayor is still in the "process of deciding" which design will be commissioned, according to a spokesperson. However, the team, which also includes the writer Umberto Eco and engineers from Arup, has decided to push ahead and publish details of its design. The structure draws on work by artist Tomas Saraceno, a German-based designer who has previously shown off huge inflatable sculptures. It is envisaged that the spheres would be made of a plastic known as Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE), the material used to build the Beijing Aquatic Centre. The different spheres would act as structural elements, habitable spaces, decoration and LCD screens on which data could be projected. "We could provide a custom feed of… searches made by Londoners during the Olympics to give a real time 'barometer' of the city's interests and mood," said Google, one of the supporters of the project, which has also offered to provide the information feeds. The team also envisage projecting weather information, spectator numbers, race results or even images of the Olympic Torch on to the building. Ramps, stairs and lifts would carry people to the top of the structure to look out over the city. 'Zero power' The inflatable elements of the building would sit on top of slender, lightweight towers, stabilised by a net of metal cables. Damping technology, similar to that used in Japanese skyscrapers to resist earthquakes, would prevent the towers being buffeted by the wind. The Killesberg Tower in Germany is built using similar principles "Many tall towers have preceded this, but our achievement is the high degree of transparency, the minimal use of material and the vast volume created by the spheres," said professor Joerg Schleich, the structural engineer behind the towers. Professor Schleich was responsible for the Olympic Stadium in Munich as well as numerous lightweight towers built to the same design as the Cloud. The structure would also be used to harvest all the energy it produces according to Professor Ratti. "It would be a zero power cloud," he said. As well as solar cells on the ground and inside some of the spheres, the lifts would use regenerative braking, similar to that in some hybrid cars. That way, the designers say, potential energy from visitors to the top of the tower can be harnessed into useful electricity. The team have launched a fundraising website called raisethecloud.org and are now looking for a site for the tower. Google has already offered to provide free advertising for the so-called "cloud-raising" effort. The firm has offered a sponsored link at the top of the page advertising a "£1 for 1 pixel" concept to people who search for terms relevant to London 2012. "It will be a monument to crowd-sourcing," said Professor Ratti.

Whats the modern day equivalent of a ninja? like a japanese assassin person with cool martial arts XD

What was the name of a japanese Kids movie in the 80's in which 3 brothers, raised on a farm in rural Japan? What was the name of a japanese Kids movie in the 80's in which 3 brothers, raised on a farm in rural Japan by their Grand father and learned martial arts as part of their farm work. Something happens and they end up needing to travel to modern Tokyo and end up fighting some criminals. On their arrival to Tokyo, they end up in a Mcdonals and over ordering all this food, which ends up being taken away when they are told they cannot pay with outdated currency that they brought from their Grand father. one of the running gags was that the chubby of the three farts a lot. I tried searching this on the web, but all i find is the American 3 Ninjas which is a possible adaptation of the original Japanese movie. does this ring any bells to anyone? What was the name of a japanese Kids movie in the 80's in which 3 brothers, raised on a farm in rural Japan by their Grand father and learned martial arts as part of their farm work. Something happens and they end up needing to travel to modern Tokyo and end up fighting some criminals. On their arrival to Tokyo, they end up in a Mcdonals and over ordering all this food, which ends up being taken away when they are told they cannot pay with outdated currency that they brought from their Grand father. one of the running gags was that the chubby of the three farts a lot. I tried searching this on the web, but all i find is the American 3 Ninjas which is a possible adaptation of the original Japanese movie. does this ring any bells to anyone? edit: no, this movie was in 80s and JAPANESE. i believe the American "3 ninjas" may have been a US interpretation because its very similar in plot, but i'm trying to find the original Japanese one. thanks

Characteristics of the different martial arts? Although I don't practice martial arts (mainly due to no options due to a rural area) I've developed a slight interest in them. However I've had some difficulties in getting an overall impression for some of them, some answers would be nice. Going to move to a city for studies in a few years, and I think I'll check out some martial arts then. The only offer in my town is kyotokushin karate or something similar, the one advertised as the strongest, but even though the teacher is supposedly a national champion, I've gotten the impression that it's not something very helping, an older sister of mine went there for two years and didn't really learn much of use, atleast that she recalls, and some of my peers learn there but don't really seem much stronger even after years. Anyhow... Feel free to correct any I have wrong or fill in the blanks. Jujutsu: I've gotten the impression that it's mostly about joint manipulation and throwing people, getting them on the ground, with few strikes or kicks, and it's more about using the opponents momentum against them. Judo is just a more sport-centered and less violent form of older jujutsu? Also, was jujutsu an original Japanese martial art, or was it inspired/derived from Chinese teaching like akido, and karate etc? Developed by actual warriors rather than weaponless farmers or almost-pasifist monks? Karate: Many different styles, but generally a rather hard MA, with mostly punches and kicks, requires a better physique than most soft MA's, mostly a defense focus and alot of moral/etique ideas surrounding it, based on Okinawan modification of Chinese kung fu (and therefore a kenpo?) Muay Thai: Sport-modified and less brutal version of Muay Boran, but still plenty brutal, focus on knees and elbows along with normal punches/kicks, less morals/spiritualism over it than most Eastern Martial arts? Kung Fu: Alot of very different styles (every Chinese MA?), but generally a focus on acrobatics, ironically unorthodox strikes with for example the corpus despite kung fu being one of the oldest MA's, more grappling/throws than most MA's except wrestling/jujutsu/sambo etc. Much focus on quicker strikes and specific spots to hit? Taekwondo: Pretty shaky origins since the Japanese in wars fucked up much of Korea's culture, much focus on kicks, acrobatics and more shouting/screaming than most MA's, supposedly not as practical as say Muay Thai/Kra Maga. Kra Maga: Very practical MA developed by some Jew in Germany just before/during WW2 and used to fight Nazi millitia there, then later exported to Israel and now used by it's military, and therefore pretty much proven viable. Pencak Silat: Havn't heard much except that theres a very large amount of (pencak?) silat styles, very curious. Savete: Relatively modern style developed by French sailors, less than honorable focus on kicking and quick, light strikes? Boxing: Derived from very old techniques used by Greeks/Persians before 0 AD, now long "sportified", only focus on different kinds of punches? I'd also like to know a little of Glima. Is it verified that it stretches all the way back to Norway/Skandinavia and the Viking Age, or is it a newer style only used on Iceland? Also, the basic preface seems like a very limited, amateur folk wrestling, but I've also heard that there are styles less limited and more brutal more suited for real fights? Sorry if anything I've said sounds/is ignorant.

Looking for this type of Manga/Anime? Looking for a romance or romance-ish type manga or anime, who's main plot and setting has to do with dance (modern or traditional) :) ps. its okay if there are other traditional japanese arts (flower arranging...etc)

Was there ever a successful extraction of Natsume Soseki's voice from a wax cylinder recording? A Professor of mine mentioned a few weeks ago having seen a wax cylinder on display in a Tokyo arts museum running a special on Natsume Soseki, the father of modern Japanese Literature. The most I have heard as far as this is concerned was that there was an unsuccessful attempt by a Chiba technological institute to digitize the recording in 2003. My internet searches have come up with nothing, though some insist that the recording of Soseki's voice does indeed exist. Might it somehow be out there on the internet somewhere?

Do you agree that France and Japan are the most beautiful country in the world ? I want to knew what do you think about France and Japan France is a country with only 64 millions, inh. but in 2009 it's the 5 country the most rich in the world. the Life expectancy is one of the most high I love french language I love french movies I love french Foods I love go to France (Holiday) I love french health care system (according to many source it's the best and most equal in the world) I love French mentality I love french history I love french music I love french women I love french social model I love French way of life I love the french atitude in the world "always independent'' I don't think they are arrogant, but when France say NO, it's NO ( war in iraq...) I love french landscape especelly the south of france I love France because it's a ''liberal'' country, don't ask about religion, God, Abortion... as the USA.. I love France it's a country of freedom, democracy and human righ.. I love climate in france I love french quality of life. I love ''fashion'' made in france I love french's architecture......etc.... I love so much Japan too I love Japanese language I love write Kanji ''chinese caracter'' I love Japanese foods I love Japanese mentality I love Japanese manga, and comics I love the Japanese way of life I love martial art I love many japanese song I love Japanese culture, history.. I love japanese landscape I love Japanese people who are always Polite I love Japan it's modern country i love japanese innovation and technoloh$gies I love Japanese dramas I love japanese women,french women too I like the japanese men who are the most time really ''fashion.'' I love this country because the criminality rate is one of the most low in the world. I love watch ''sumo'' Japanese traditional sport I love this mix between modern, and tradition in the japanese society. Japan is the 2de country the most rich in the world, France 5th. I love Paris and Tokyo to muchhhhhhhhhhh I have visited many countries.. but no doubt France and Japan are the best so what do you think about my opinion.. do you agree with me ?? What do you think about the best country for you and why ? and please don't write, you native country .... put you nationality.. thanks PS : Of course they don't have a paradise in this world....

So, me and my girlfriend are going to NYC for this Christmas which is also her birthday!!! any suggestions? Alright so I have a Japanese girlfriend and her birthday is coming up. well its on Christmas to be exact. We are going to NYC to celebrate (yes mums very mad at me!!!) I'm looking for ideas on where to eat (Japanese food is good) and what to do. I know she wants to go to the Rockefeller center so thats a given. She loves Moma ( Museum of Modern Arts) and we'd love to go to the metropolitan but i don't think thats a big Christmas thing. Where do the Christmas Bands play that are always seen on Tv? Any suggestions would be Greatly appreciated

Problem with martial arts ranks? I have noticed a lot of complaints about ranking in this martial arts section.Lets start at the begining.The founders of modern karate FUNAKOSHI /MOTOBU/MABUNI etc.never possesed any rank before introducing their arts to JAPAN.Rank was unheard of on OKINAWA but to be accepted into the list of JAPANESE MARTIAL ARTS they had to accept the ranking structure established in KENDO//JUDO//AIKIDO etc.The BUDO KAI which was the governing authority awarded them ranks of 5th(godan) ranking.This is a master teacher rank which simply means he knows his stuff and can teach it .Where their ranks like 6th 7th dan and above came from I don't know but I can assure you they didn't sit any test for them. Rank is subjective to the respect you extend to the holder of that rank.As in the armed forces you salute the rank not the man.Anyone who introduces himself promotes himself and insists on being called "MASTER" PROBABLY ISN'T. Karate.2savvy.com http://komatsubushi.proboards76.com/index.cgi

Trying to find the name of a Movie I heard about 10 years ago? The movie is a Martial Art movie. The story was about two chienese/japanese warriors who fell off a cliff while they were fighting, into snow and were buried there. They instead of dying, went into suspended animation. In the modern times, some hikers through the mountain found their bodies and these ancient warriors were "awakaned" and they fought their ancient battle. Please let me know the name of this movie. And NO its not "Fearless" it was made before 1994.

styles meant for REAL fighting not SPORT? does anybody know of any styles that are trained for real fighting and not sport, like wing chun, krav maga, MCMAP (marine corps martial arts program), japanese jujutsu, okinawan te (not modern sport karate) etc I have a vale tudo match coming up in 2 months and i want to know what styles would help me to learn and defend against dirty tactics because they are going to be used on me left right and center because the only rule is no attacking the groin

ARTIST KNOWLEDGE NEEDED PLEASE? I have a project to do in art class and we had to pick a s]art piece we liked out of the book and i found one called Frog Foot and i really like it but it is modern and she said we needed to pick a cultural one but i didn't like any of the other artwork. So if you know of any old cultural art pieces (like Japanese, African, ect.) that look like the ones at this website please tell me where you found them (website) or what culture. http://www.stewartsculpture.com/gallery1.htm If you know of any cool cultures that don't look like this piece but are cool you can list them too. Thanks :D

World History Question, please help, one hour to answer this...? 1. Why does most of our knowledge of ancient Greece come from the Muslims? (Points: 2) Europeans were more interested in preserving Roman records. Europeans were too wealthy to worry about ancient texts. Muslims controlled Greece for more than 500 years. Muslims maintained libraries, while European society struggled. 2. The earliest people in the Americas came from which country? (Points: 2) Africa Asia Australia Europe 3. What does decorative pottery tell us about a Native American tribe? (Points: 2) They had a belief in the afterlife. They had a pastoral society. They were gaining more free time. They were nomadic. 4. Which was the lowest class in Japanese feudalism? (Points: 2) Bushido Eta Peasants Shogun 5. Which best describes Mongol rule during the Yuan Dynasty? (Points: 2) They attempted to end the practice of Buddhism. They attempted to exterminate native Chinese. They ended the process of civil service exams. They tried to adopt some Chinese ideas. 6. Which region was least affected by European culture? (Points: 2) Kilwa Mogadishu Mombasa Zimbabwe 7. Which best describes the relationship between Nubia and Egypt? (Points: 2) Egypt depended on Nubia for gold. Egypt refused to trade with Nubia. Nubia destroyed the Egyptian Empire. Nubia refused to help Egypt militarily. 8. The Safavids and the Ottomans fought a battle that determined the modern-day boundary between which two countries? (Points: 2) Iran and Iraq Iran and Saudi Arabia Turkey and Iran Turkey and Saudi Arabia 9. How is Ottoman art similar to earlier Islamic art? (Points: 2) They are both very realistic. They both center around the human form. They both emphasize abstract patterns. They do not use calligraphy. 10. The capital of the Ottoman Empire was: (Points: 2) Beijing. Chaldiran. Istanbul. Rome. 11. Which best describes the relationship between the Byzantine Empire and the Ottomans? (Points: 2) The Byzantines converted the Ottomans. The Byzantines overthrew the Ottomans. The Ottomans overthrew the Byzantines. The Ottomans were the Byzantine's most reliable trade partners. 12. What was Justinian's main goal? (Points: 2) Defeating the Safavids Ending Mongol rule Expanding to the west Reuniting Shi'ites and Sunnis 13. Which was a point of disagreement between the Catholic and Orthodox churches? (Points: 2) Whether God wrote the New Testament Whether Jesus was Jewish or Catholic Whether purgatory exists Whether the Pope was elected or appointed 14. Which is true about Muhammad? (Points: 2) He believed in many gods. He considered himself the final prophet of God. He rejected Judaism and its historical figures. He started the Sufi sect of Islam. 15. What led to the creation of the Shi'ite and Sunni sects of Islam? (Points: 2) A debate over leadership of Islam A debate over tolerance for Jews Controversy about the hajj The overthrow of the Byzantines 16. What is the name of a marketplace in the Islamic world? (Points: 2) Bedouin Hadith Souk Umayyad 17. How did Muslims initially treat conquered peoples in India? (Points: 2) They allowed their women more opportunities. They allowed them to practice Buddhism. They destroyed their mosques. They forced them to convert to Islam. 18. During which period did Muslim and Indian traditions merge the most? (Points: 2) Byzantine Empire Gupta period Delhi sultanate Sind period 19. Which region did Muslims not successfully conquer? (Points: 2) England India Persia Syria 20. Which is true about these empires? (Points: 2) The Gupta overthrew the Byzantines. The Ming overthrew the Chosen. The Muslims overthrew the Gupta. The Ottomans overthrew the Ming.

Want to learn a little about ninjutsu and to-shin do? Just thought I'd paste some info from skhquest.com in hopes of providing accurate info for those with ninja or ninjutsu questions. Due to misrepresentation in movies and media by the late 1980s, the art of Japan's ninja was so misunderstood that the words "ninjutsu" or "ninja" blocked many people from considering training in our schools. The image of Japan's authentic ninja had become so tarnished that it seemed time to bring in a new wave of understanding for the 21st Century. The ninja arts have been misunderstood throughout Japan's history. In the 1800s, grandmaster Toshitsugu Takamatsu avoided awkward attention by referring to his ninja arts as happo-biken . In the 1900s, Masaaki Hatsumi came to call his ninja martial arts practice budo taijutsu. Taking the tradition into the first century of the 2000s, Stephen K. Hayes refers to his ninja art as To-Shin Do, of which he and his wife Rumiko are An-shu directors of the Kasumi-An At the heart of the martial techniques that we teach is the depth heritage of the original Togakure ninja invisible warriors. SKH Quest students are introduced to the original ways of the Togakure ninja through training in the highly practical physical, mental, and strategic skills of To-Shin Do. What is the difference between To-Shin Do and Bujinkan training? To-Shin Do is best explained as a way of training for self-defense and personal development that embodies everything the Bujinkan has to offer, PLUS a whole collection of training methods and insights that are important for 21st Century American students. Obviously, fights are different in modern America than they were in 1500s Japan. Masaaki Hatsumi has made it quite clear that it is not the job of Japanese masters to attempt to translate classical combat lessons into relevance for countries and cultures foreign to Japan. That is our job, and Stephen K. Hayes' genius is his ability to eliminate the need for all the guesswork when it comes to translating classical lessons into vibrant modern relevance. An-Shu Stephen K. Hayes has a unique ability to teach the classical exercises in ways that allow us to apply the essence of the kata to modern attack situations. An-Shu Stephen K. Hayes has said for years, "To-Shin Do is the greatest tribute I can pay to my teacher Masaaki Hatsumi. Training with Hatsumi Sensei in Japan opened my eyes and heart to vast realms of warrior truth that were inaccessible in the martial arts scene of late 1960s America. After immersing myself in training with Hatsumi Sensei in the 1970s and 1980s, my inspiration was bubbling over. This stuff was incredibly valuable, and I was captivated by the idea of translating the gift of Hatsumi Sensei's lessons into a form that could serve my own culture and people back in America."

What prunes away your stress? Japan's traditional, female-dominated art of flower arranging is returning to its masculine roots, for an entirely modern reason: it's become a way for male employees to prune away their stress. Ikebana, or "the way of flowers", dates back more than 500 years and first blossomed among male artisans and aristocrats. Aimed at creating harmony between man and nature as well as heightening the appreciation of the rhythms of the universe, arrangements are conducted in silence using only organic elements put together in a minimalist style. And it's this creativity and spirituality that has attracted thousands of Japanese men to reclaim the art form that has more recently been associated with women. Japanese society has traditionally put much emphasis on hard work and employees regularly put in long hours in the office, which increases the risk of depression, mental health organisations say. The nation, which has one of the highest suicide rates in the world, even has a term for death by overwork -- karoshi -- making stress-relieving activities such as ikebana all the more popular. Flower compositions arranged according to the traditional principles of ikebana are said to represent the relationship between heaven, mankind and earth. Minoru Kagata, 61, an instructor at Sogetsu school who took up ikebana almost 20 years ago, said the art "gives life to flowers." It usually takes students more than two years to create beautiful arrangements with few natural elements, he added. For many male students, stepping into the ikebana studio is rewarding enough, regardless of how skillful they are. "Flower arrangement adds that unreal flavour to my life and lets my mind roam free," said Koji Otusbo, who has been studying ikebana for more than 15 years."At the same time, such an artistic hobby is like a bridge that connects me to the real world." http://in.news.yahoo.com/137/20100127/778/tod-flower-art-blooms-among-japan-s-stre.html Edit: Heard it all before...i'm not saying anything!...but perhaps you'd be able to handle your stress better with flower arranging or any other such serene hobby..

When movies are based on historical events, do they have an obligation to be accurate to what happened? I am going to give three examples of movies - Pearl Harbour - which depicts a difference in the lead up to the attack by japanese and atrributes incorrect quotes and actions to historical people, changed to appease Asian audiences. U-571 - which changed the troops that captured the engima code to American instead of British, again to appeal to audience members King Arthur - which for the sake of modern values, changed Guinevere into a warrior who fought along side King Arthur and for some reason knew whoop ass martial arts. This is the lot that spring first to mind, but ther are countless others. My question is, where is the line between artistic licence and historical accuracy? Is it ok for films to portray things that did not happen, or to change certain aspects of the history they are repeating to appeal to demographics? Or are we too uptight to feel like this and can we play "what if" games with history in the expression of art or telling a story?

Culture of Japan? government, jobs, food, appearance ext. help please :)? What is the culture of Japan? Appearance like the way people make themselves look like clothing (traditional and modern) fabrics, colors, jewelry, body art ext. for men women and children Belief System- the religion and rituals and such Dates- like ancestry, heritage, traditions, common holidays, etc Entertainment like art, music , dance, t.v. shows, movies, literature, theater, sports, hobbies, nightlife etc. food- types of food they eat and don't eat, spices used, preparation, table etiquette, courses, deserts, special occasions, drinks, number of meals and time of day for eating etc government- level of control, level of participation, laws, taxes. ways of keeping order, such as social rules morals, home and school rules, values, family structure etc. housing- style, shape size, materials, colors used, electricity, plumbing, common appliances, number and use of rooms, rural or urban setting Information- who gets education, level of education given, subjects taught, and attitudes towards education. Jobs- how people make they're living, level of control of the economy, level of technology, transportation, wages, currency, and projects its known for. kind of environment- how climate, location, vegetation, physical features, seasons, indigenous animals, etc. influence all other element of the culture Leftovers- pets, diseases, population, etc. answer whichever you please but please make sure its true! thanks a lot! oh and whats your favorite Japanese finger food that's easy to serve like sushi, but not because i cannot make sushi

These are all the majors i have to chose from, which one will get me a career making cartoons? (cartoonnetwo )? I wanted to major in animation...but my school doesn't have it. I chose this school because of scholarship. Would a combination of fine arts and something like media studies or advertising help me get a job creating cartoons? I like everything about it:the drawing, the scripts, the storyboards, managing it all at the same time. And I'm a decent artist as it is. There is always room for improvement, but i wouldn't be starting at square one. I want to take something that would get me picked as an intern for adult swim, cartoonnetwork, Nick, pixar...something like that. Majors & Minors Advertising African Studies African-American Studies Anthropology Art + Architecture • Architecture and Community Design • Art History/Art Management • Fine Arts • Design Asian Studies Asian-American Studies Biology Catholic Studies & Social Thought Chemistry Chican@ Latin@ Studies Child and Youth Studies Classical Studies Communication Studies Comparative Literature and Culture Computer Science Economics Education, Dual Degree in Teacher Prep. English Environmental Science Environmental Studies Ethnic Studies European Studies Exercise and Sport Science Gender and Sexualities Studies Health Studies History International Studies Jewish Studies & Social Justice Latin American Studies Legal Studies Mathematics Media Studies Middle Eastern Studies Military Science Modern and Classical Languages French Studies Japanese Studies Spanish Natural Science Neuroscience Peace and Justice Studies Performing Arts Philippines Studies Philosophy Physics and Astronomy Politics Psychology Public Service Rhetoric and Composition Sociology Theology and Religious Studies

Do traditional Chinese martial arts use belts to denote rank? As far as I know, Chinese kung fu does not use colored belts to mark ranks, only Japanese arts like Karate or Judo. But why do some modern schools claiming to teach kung fu use belts and even keikogi's (karate uniform)? Is it because the wider Western public is familiar with this system? Is it simply easier and more convenient to have belts to denote rank than to not? Could someone please explain this for me. I apologize if someone else has already asked this question.

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what good colleges could I get into-especially those that are known for psychology or law? I am currently a junior in america, my transcript looks something like this freshman year: spent at The American School in Japan (lived there from 7th grade till 10th) A private international school in Japan geometry B/B- english b+/A- Physics B Foundations to Modern World (social studies) A Japanese A Sophomore year English B+ Algebra 2 B- Biology B modern world history A Japanese A Junior year- moved to Shanghai, and attended Shanghai American School, a private international school in Shanghai, China I took the IB program for a semester before moving to America Maths SL-dropped to Maths Studies- B English HL- B Psychology HL-B Art HL-A Environmental Science- B+ Chinese B+ Moved to michigan and currently attend a public highschool Advanced painting- A Chinese-A pre calc-C intro psych- B honours debate- A+ Advanced Comp.- A while i was in japan i did cross country, cross country managing, and boys soccer managing and went on a habitat for humanity trip in shanghai i was in the model united nations club and went to a conference in Cairo, Egypt I did community service every thursday and was in the national art honours club i recently took the acts and got a 26, but am taking act classes and planning on retaking them i would love to go to vassar, where my sister is in her first year

Just moved to the Tokyo area. Anyone know a good place to train? I've just moved to Japan and am looking for a place to keep up on my training. I'm on the west side of Tokyo (Maehara-cho Konagei-shi) on the Chou line. My primary art is Small Circle Jujitsu. I also study Isshinryu karate and Modern Arnis. I would be interested in studying anything that blends well with these arts, and would be particularly interested in studying judo (while I'm still young enough to take the falls!). Unfortunately, I only speak a small amount of Japanese, so would need a dojo friendly toward non-Japanese speaking westerners. Any suggestions?

history experts; please help!? 1. Why did the Muslim world preserve ancient knowledge better than other civilizations? (Points: 2) Europeans were too wealthy to worry about ancient texts. Greek culture defined much of Muslim society. Muslim society was strong, while European society faltered. Muslims took control of Greece. 2. The earliest people in the Americas came from which country? (Points: 2) Africa Asia Australia Europe 3. What do Clovis points tell us about the people that made them? (Points: 2) They believed in the afterlife. They hunted big game. They were agricultural. They were interested in burial rites. 4. Which was the lowest of these classes of Japanese feudalism? (Points: 2) Daimyo Merchants Peasants Samurai 5. Which best describes Mongol rule during the Yuan dynasty? (Points: 2) They attempted to end the practice of Daoism. They attempted to exterminate native Chinese. They avoided imposing Mongol beliefs on the Chinese. They wanted to join the empire with Europe. 6. Which allowed Axum to remain free in returning a favor? (Points: 2) Chinese Muslims Mongols Portuguese 7. Which best describes the relationship between Nubia and Egypt? (Points: 2) Egypt depended on Nubia for gold. Egypt refused to trade with Nubia. Nubia destroyed the Egyptian Empire. Nubia refused to help Egypt militarily. 8. The Safavids and the Ottomans fought a battle that determined the modern-day boundary between which two countries? (Points: 2) Iran and Iraq Iran and Saudi Arabia Turkey and Iran Turkey and Saudi Arabia 9. How is Ottoman art similar to earlier Islamic art? (Points: 2) They are both very realistic. They both center around the human form. They both emphasize abstract patterns. They do not use calligraphy. 10. The capital of the Ottoman Empire was: (Points: 2) Beijing. Chaldiran. Istanbul. Rome. 11. Which best describes the relationship between the Byzantine Empire and the Ottomans? (Points: 2) The Byzantines converted the Ottomans. The Byzantines overthrew the Ottomans. The Ottomans overthrew the Byzantines. The Ottomans were the Byzantine's most reliable trade partners. 12. What was Justinian's main goal? (Points: 2) Defeating the Safavids Ending Mongol rule Expanding to the west Reuniting Shi'ites and Sunnis 13. Which was a point of disagreement between the Catholic and Orthodox churches? (Points: 2) Whether God wrote the New Testament Whether Jesus was Jewish or Catholic Whether purgatory exists Whether the Pope was elected or appointed 14. Which is true about Muhammad? (Points: 2) He believed in many gods. He considered himself the final prophet of God. He rejected Judaism and its historical figures. He started the Sufi sect of Islam. 15. What led to the creation of the Shi'ite and Sunni sects of Islam? (Points: 2) A debate over leadership of Islam A debate over tolerance for Jews Controversy about the hajj The overthrow of the Byzantines 16. Which is the name of the book of scholarly writing about the Qur'an? (Points: 2) Bedouin Hadith Souk Umayyad 17. How did Muslims initially treat conquered peoples in India? (Points: 2) They converted them to Sikhism. They forbid them from participating in trade. They stopped them from growing crops. They tried to eliminate their religion. 18. During which period did Muslim and Indian traditions merge the most? (Points: 2) Byzantine period Gupta period Mughal Empire Sind period 19. Which region did Muslims not successfully conquer? (Points: 2) Egypt Gaul Northern Africa Spain 20. Which is true about these empires? (Points: 2) The Byzantines overthrew the Ottomans. The Japanese conquered the Mongols. The Mongols conquered China. The Ottomans overthrew the Mongols.

history questions; need help TONiGHT!? 5. Which best describes Mongol rule during the Yuan Dynasty? (Points: 2) They attempted to end the practice of Buddhism. They attempted to exterminate native Chinese. They ended the process of civil service exams. They tried to adopt some Chinese ideas. 6. Which region was least affected by European culture? (Points: 2) Kilwa Mogadishu Mombasa Zimbabwe 7. Which best describes the relationship between Nubia and Egypt? (Points: 2) Egypt destroyed the Nubian empire. Egyptians thought of Nubians as lower-class citizens. Nubia refused to trade with Egypt. Nubia took control of Egypt in 747 B.C. 8. The Ottomans have had the most influence on the culture of modern-day: (Points: 2) China. India. Iran. Turkey. 9. How is Ottoman art similar to earlier Islamic art? (Points: 2) They are realistic. They avoid depicting animals and humans. They have no religious meaning. They use the idealized human form. 9. How is Ottoman art similar to earlier Islamic art? (Points: 2) They are realistic. They avoid depicting animals and humans. They have no religious meaning. They use the idealized human form. 11. How did the Byzantine Empire end? (Points: 2) It naturally decayed over time. It was destroyed by the Romans. It was overrun by the Mongols. The Ottomans overthrew the empire. 12. What was Justinian's main goal? (Points: 2) Ending religion in the government Eradicating the Turks Returning Rome to its former glory Spreading the Muslim faith 13. Which was a point of disagreement between the Catholic and Orthodox churches? (Points: 2) Whether God wrote the Old Testament Whether Paul was Jewish or Catholic Who could be members of the church Who should lead the church 20. Which is true about these empires? (Points: 2) The Byzantines overthrew the Ottomans. The Japanese conquered the Mongols. The Mongols conquered China. The Ottomans overthrew the Mongols. 16. Which is the name of the book of scholarly writing about the Qur'an? (Points: 2) Bedouin Hadith Souk Umayyad

Who knows about Japan? I know this is very long and extensive, but I would appreciate any and all answers from well informed people. If you live in or have lived in Japan I would REALLY appreciate it if you could take the time to help me out. I'm writing a paper for English class on Japan and would like to obtain as much information as possible. Thanks!! 1.How much Japanese can you speak? Are you fluent? Can you hold a conversation? 2.Can you read and/or write it? 3.What are some of your favourite Japanese words or phrases? What do they mean? 4.Have you lived there or been there? For how long? 5.What areas and places have you been to or are familiar with? 6.What is the weather like? 7.Explain the differences and similarities between rural and urban areas, including the aspects of: Industry, architecture, transportation, people’s appearances, attitudes, dress, schools, churches, shopping centers, customs, food, art, music, and anything else you can think of. 8.What are the most commonly found religions in Japan? What can you tell me about them? How do they affect daily life for people? Describe any customs/foods/holidays/festivals that go along with them. 9.How is the government run? What are the names, positions, and job descriptions of important people? 10.How much control does the government have over the people, daily life, the market, the economy, industry, religious practices, and entertainment? How extensive is censorship of books/internet/music etc.? 11.Are there any laws or rules that are a 180 of those in America? Are there any that Americans would find crazy or unethical? 12.Is abortion legal there? Is marijuana? Gay marriage? 13.What are the most common forms of entertainment? 14.What kinds of music are most popular among the different age groups? 15.“” movies “”? 16.“” books “”? 17.“” TV shows “”? 18.“” anime “”? 19.“” manga “”? 20.“” sports “”? 21.“” toys “”? 22.“” luxury items “”? 23.Are celebrities idolized like they are in America? Do they make as much money for whatever it is they do? (sports stars, movie stars etc.) 24.What are classic dishes? Drinks? (both alcoholic and non alcoholic) Snacks? Fast food chains? 25.What are your favourite? How do the old compare to the new? What would be considered classy and what would be considered cheap? 26.What is the general attitude towards the war in Iraq? 27.How are Americans perceived there? Other foreigners? 28.Is the traditionalism and honour we see on TV still prevalent in modern Japan? Has it died out? Where can you find it? 29.Explain a typical home life in Japan. 30.How do families interact? 31.What kinds of pets are kept? 32.What kind of activities to people from various age groups participate in during their free time? 33.Describe an average daily schedule for different age groups from different areas. 34.Are there any stereotypes you would like to speak out against? 35.Are people aggressive there? Is there as much crime and violence? Is there a wish for world peace? How is war viewed? Nuclear weapons? 36.Do the Japanese see themselves as superior to other countries? 37.How are schools run? What kinds of classes are offered at public and private schools? Colleges? What languages are taught? 38. Is there anything else you would like to add? Random facts or stories?

Some good starting manga? Let me start in saying I'm not interested in the standard supermarket stuff--Ragnarok, Ranma 1/2, Naruto, Hellsing, or whatever is being furtively passed around high school lunch tables. I'm a guy sincerely and deeply interested in the art and craft of comics. I grew up reading European comics, and then moved to the American indie comics scene. I'd like to push into Japanese comics now. Right now, I'm reading Osamu Tezuka--unfortunately, some of his work is stunning and a lot of the rest is stunningly frivolous, so it's hit-and-miss. Also a big fan of Lone Wolf and Cub. Can anyone here suggest some really well done manga?--preferably good Osamu Tezuka, or the best modern stuff that's made it to English.

Subejct Selection - For grade 11.? Hello everybody, I am currently in grade 10 (15yrs old), and am living in Brisbane, Australia. I am struggling with what subjects i wish to do in grade 11. Acting is my dream. My subjects in grade 10: Compulsary: - English - Advanced maths (highest maths class - Equivelent to Maths B) - Science (Physics, Biology, and Chemistry) - PE Selected Subjects: - History (I love this subject) - Japanese (A student) - Graphics (A student, and am definately doing this in grade 11) - IT (information technology) Comulsary subjects in Grade 11 (and 12): - Maths (maths B or B+C) - English - PE Subjects i may choose (although i am only allowed 4): - Physics - Biology - Ancient History - Modern History (i want to do both,) - IT - Graphics - Japanese - (maybe) Drama, as my dream is to be an actress - but the teachers are bad and hate me, so i am doing extra-co activities in perf arts. - BOM (Business organisation and Management Please any help/suggestions would be great!! By the way, if i wanted to do maths B AND C, then the C would take up a spot in my four subject = 3 subjects that i will get to do. Also, i am definately doing Graphics, and Japanese, and i reall really really really really really want to do History (both if possible, modern preferred though). and i REALLY want to do Physics. so i am pretty stuck huh? again, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! From, I heart MH And i want to get a high OP (overall percentage), as well as graduate in the top of my class, so the subjects that i do have to be things that i like and will succeed at. Also, does anybody have any great tips for becoming an A+ student in all subjects? websites will help a lot as well. I want to get into NIDA (national institute of dramatic arts) in Sydney when i leave school. If i do not do drama, does anybody have any ideas for how i can develope my talents to be qualified to enter NIDA? Thanks HEAPS!!!

In Japan... Is it true that......? Some women lacking sexual experience they went to a unique Japanese clinic that provides male "sex volunteers" to sleep with women whose deflowering, by modern social standards, is long overdue. And where they meet the volunteer sex corps, a secret group of men who teach women the erotic arts. (- -,)

I need help in history about Japan!!!? Question 1 All of the following are cultural contributions that Japan received from China except: Form of government Writing system Style of painting Court etiquette --------------------------------------... Question 2 Which of the following is not true about Japan’s geography? It lies on a fault line resulting in regular earthquakes. It is composed of islands. Its mountainous terrain means very little land is suitable for farming. Its flat terrain makes rice production possible. --------------------------------------... Question 3 In Ancient Japan, the emperor was A strong leader like China’s emperors Called Tokugawa A figurehead without real power The most chivalrous Samurai --------------------------------------... Question 4 The elite class in ancient Japan had the privilege of having two names – a family and a first name. This class was the farmer. samurai. artisan. courtesan. --------------------------------------... Question 5 Samurai were expected to live according to an ethical code that stressed speaking only Japanese. never marrying. ritual cleansing. loyalty to master. --------------------------------------... Question 6 Edo is the name for Hinduism. Buddhism. Kyoto. Tokyo. --------------------------------------... Question 7 In pre-modern Japan, the supreme military ruler, appointed by the Emperor was called Shogun. Shinto. Samurai. Daimyo. --------------------------------------... Question 8 Between 1603 and 1869, Japan enjoyed a period of peace, prosperity, and cultural renaissance under a series of Shoguns known as the Tokugawa Shogunate Shinto Shimin Samurai Minamoto Clan --------------------------------------... Question 9 All of the following was true about rice in Japan except Sake, a drink that is a rice by-product, was popular with Samurai. Rice was considered a measure of wealth. Samurai’s stipends were paid in rice. Landscape paintings by artisans were made from different types of rice. --------------------------------------... Question 10 A geisha was trained in the traditional arts of singing, dancing, and conversation. a courtesan. a garden pagoda. not allowed to wear socks and went barefoot even in the winter.

2.QUIZ!!!!!10POINTS!!!!!? All of the following are cultural contributions that Japan received from China except: Form of government Writing system Style of painting Court etiquette -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) Which of the following is not true about Japan’s geography? It lies on a fault line resulting in regular earthquakes. It is composed of islands. Its mountainous terrain means very little land is suitable for farming. Its flat terrain makes rice production possible. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) In Ancient Japan, the emperor was A strong leader like China’s emperors Called Tokugawa A figurehead without real power The most chivalrous Samurai -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) The elite class in ancient Japan had the privilege of having two names – a family and a first name. This class was the farmer. samurai. artisan. courtesan. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) Samurai were expected to live according to an ethical code that stressed speaking only Japanese. never marrying. ritual cleansing. loyalty to master. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) Edo is the name for Hinduism. Buddhism. Kyoto. Tokyo. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) In pre-modern Japan, the supreme military ruler, appointed by the Emperor was called Shogun. Shinto. Samurai. Daimyo. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) Between 1603 and 1869, Japan enjoyed a period of peace, prosperity, and cultural renaissance under a series of Shoguns known as the Tokugawa Shogunate Shinto Shimin Samurai Minamoto Clan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) All of the following was true about rice in Japan except Sake, a drink that is a rice by-product, was popular with Samurai. Rice was considered a measure of wealth. Samurai’s stipends were paid in rice. Landscape paintings by artisans were made from different types of rice. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) A geisha was trained in the traditional arts of singing, dancing, and conversation. a courtesan. a garden pagoda. not allowed to wear socks and went barefoot even in the winter.

4-03 japan in the middle ages? All of the following are cultural contributions that Japan received from China except: Form of government Writing system Style of painting Court etiquette -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) Which of the following is not true about Japan’s geography? It lies on a fault line resulting in regular earthquakes. It is composed of islands. Its mountainous terrain means very little land is suitable for farming. Its flat terrain makes rice production possible. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) In Ancient Japan, the emperor was A strong leader like China’s emperors Called Tokugawa A figurehead without real power The most chivalrous Samurai -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) The elite class in ancient Japan had the privilege of having two names – a family and a first name. This class was the farmer. samurai. artisan. courtesan. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) Samurai were expected to live according to an ethical code that stressed speaking only Japanese. never marrying. ritual cleansing. loyalty to master. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) Edo is the name for Hinduism. Buddhism. Kyoto. Tokyo. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) In pre-modern Japan, the supreme military ruler, appointed by the Emperor was called Shogun. Shinto. Samurai. Daimyo. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) Between 1603 and 1869, Japan enjoyed a period of peace, prosperity, and cultural renaissance under a series of Shoguns known as the Tokugawa Shogunate Shinto Shimin Samurai Minamoto Clan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) All of the following was true about rice in Japan except Sake, a drink that is a rice by-product, was popular with Samurai. Rice was considered a measure of wealth. Samurai’s stipends were paid in rice. Landscape paintings by artisans were made from different types of rice. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) A geisha was trained in the traditional arts of singing, dancing, and conversation. a courtesan. a garden pagoda. not allowed to wear socks and went barefoot even in the winter.

Japan in the middle ages...multiple choice? Question 1 All of the following are cultural contributions that Japan received from China except: Form of government Writing system Style of painting Court etiquette -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 2 Which of the following is not true about Japan’s geography? It lies on a fault line resulting in regular earthquakes. It is composed of islands. Its mountainous terrain means very little land is suitable for farming. Its flat terrain makes rice production possible. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 3 In Ancient Japan, the emperor was A strong leader like China’s emperors Called Tokugawa A figurehead without real power The most chivalrous Samurai -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 4 The elite class in ancient Japan had the privilege of having two names – a family and a first name. This class was the farmer. samurai. artisan. courtesan. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 5 Samurai were expected to live according to an ethical code that stressed speaking only Japanese. never marrying. ritual cleansing. loyalty to master. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 6 Edo is the name for Hinduism. Buddhism. Kyoto. Tokyo. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 7 In pre-modern Japan, the supreme military ruler, appointed by the Emperor was called Shogun. Shinto. Samurai. Daimyo. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 8 Between 1603 and 1869, Japan enjoyed a period of peace, prosperity, and cultural renaissance under a series of Shoguns known as the Tokugawa Shogunate Shinto Shimin Samurai Minamoto Clan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 9 All of the following was true about rice in Japan except Sake, a drink that is a rice by-product, was popular with Samurai. Rice was considered a measure of wealth. Samurai’s stipends were paid in rice. Landscape paintings by artisans were made from different types of rice. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 10 A geisha was trained in the traditional arts of singing, dancing, and conversation. a courtesan. a garden pagoda. not allowed to wear socks and went barefoot even in the winter.

...whatever happened to...? Sho Kosugi!!! ...just finished watching a perrinial '80's classic action film, entitled "Blind Fury", from 1989; character actor Rutger Hauer portrays a sort of modern day Zatoichi, who at the end of the film, engages a most dynamic sword fight with a hired Japanese assassin, played by the legendary ninjitsu-master-skilled Sho Kosuji. This is the guy who exhued the mystic and universal appeal of the ninja (...although a few smattering of cinematic special effects DID help), in the '80's, with the Cannon Films ninja series, like "Revenge of the Ninja", "Enter the Ninja" and "Ninja III: The Domination", as well as the short-lived ABC T.V. series, "The Master", which also starred Lee Van Cleef, a skilled martial artist, in his own right... ...my question is, whatever happened to Sho...this most dynamic, albeit very underappreciated martial arts superstar??? ...apparently, someone out there, doesn't agree with some of the very respectable answers given here; hey, mysterious person who gave everyone a 'thumbs down'...speak up, if you have some privilaged information, unbeknownst to everyone else present...

Which of the following is true about china ? All of the following are cultural contributions that Japan received from China except: Form of government Writing system Style of painting Court etiquette Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) Which of the following is not true about Japan’s geography? It lies on a fault line resulting in regular earthquakes. It is composed of islands. Its mountainous terrain means very little land is suitable for farming. Its flat terrain makes rice production possible. Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) In Ancient Japan, the emperor was A strong leader like China’s emperors Called Tokugawa A figurehead without real power The most chivalrous Samurai Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) The elite class in ancient Japan had the privilege of having two names – a family and a first name. This class was the farmer. samurai. artisan. courtesan. Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) Samurai were expected to live according to an ethical code that stressed speaking only Japanese. never marrying. ritual cleansing. loyalty to master. Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) Edo is the name for Hinduism. Buddhism. Kyoto. Tokyo. Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) In pre-modern Japan, the supreme military ruler, appointed by the Emperor was called Shogun. Shinto. Samurai. Daimyo. Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) Between 1603 and 1869, Japan enjoyed a period of peace, prosperity, and cultural renaissance under a series of Shoguns known as the Tokugawa Shogunate Shinto Shimin Samurai Minamoto Clan Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) All of the following was true about rice in Japan except Sake, a drink that is a rice by-product, was popular with Samurai. Rice was considered a measure of wealth. Samurai’s stipends were paid in rice. Landscape paintings by artisans were made from different types of rice. Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) A geisha was trained in the traditional arts of singing, dancing, and conversation. a courtesan. a garden pagoda. not allowed to wear socks and went barefoot even in the winter.

In Japan, Is it true that.......? Some women lacking sexual experience they went to a unique Japanese clinic that provides male "sex volunteers" to sleep with women whose deflowering, by modern social standards, is long overdue. And where they meet the volunteer sex corps, a secret group of men who teach women the erotic arts. (- -,)

history help? will give u ten points? 4. Which was the lowest class in Japanese feudalism? (Points: 2) Daimyo Hinin Merchants Shogun 5. Which best describes Mongol rule during the Yuan dynasty? (Points: 2) They attempted to end the practice of Daoism. They attempted to exterminate native Chinese. They avoided imposing Mongol beliefs on the Chinese. They wanted to join the empire with Europe. 6. Which was most involved in East African affairs after the 15th century? (Points: 2) Byzantine China Greece Portugal 7. Which best describes the relationship between Nubia and Egypt? (Points: 2) Egypt depended on Nubia for gold. Egypt refused to trade with Nubia. Nubia destroyed the Egyptian Empire. Nubia refused to help Egypt militarily. 8. The Safavids have had the most influence on the culture of modern-day: (Points: 2) China. India. Iran. Turkey. 9. How is Ottoman art similar to earlier Islamic art? (Points: 2) Neither uses bright colors. Neither uses human figures. They both specialized in friezes. They both use mostly mosaics. 10. The capital of the Ottoman Empire was: (Points: 2) Athens. Beijing. Constantinople. Tokyo. 11. Which best describes the relationship between the Byzantine Empire and the Ottomans? (Points: 2) The Byzantines converted the Ottomans. The Byzantines overthrew the Ottomans. The Ottomans overthrew the Byzantines. The Ottomans were the Byzantine's most reliable trade partners. 12. What was Justinian's main goal? (Points: 2) Defeating the Safavids Ending Mongol rule Expanding to the west Reuniting Shi'ites and Sunnis 13. Which was a point of disagreement between the Catholic and Orthodox churches? (Points: 2) Whether God wrote the New Testament Whether Heaven exists Whether Jesus was Jewish or Catholic Whether priests could marry

Japan in the Middle Ages ? ? ? Please Help ! ! !? Question 1 All of the following are cultural contributions that Japan received from China except: 1. Form of government 2. Writing system 3. Style of painting 4. Court etiquette ________________________________________ Question 2 Which of the following is not true about Japan’s geography? 1. It lies on a fault line resulting in regular earthquakes. 2. It is composed of islands. 3. Its mountainous terrain means very little land is suitable for farming. 4. Its flat terrain makes rice production possible. ________________________________________ Question 3 In Ancient Japan, the emperor was 1. A strong leader like China’s emperors 2. Called Tokugawa 3. A figurehead without real power 4. The most chivalrous Samurai ________________________________________ Question 4 The elite class in ancient Japan had the privilege of having two names – a family and a first name. This class was the 1. farmer. 2. samurai. 3. artisan. 4. courtesan. ________________________________________ Question 5 ) Samurai were expected to live according to an ethical code that stressed 1. speaking only Japanese. 2. never marrying. 3. ritual cleansing. 4. loyalty to master. ________________________________________ Question 6 Edo is the name for 1. Hinduism. 2. Buddhism. 3. Kyoto. 4. Tokyo. ________________________________________ Question 7 In pre-modern Japan, the supreme military ruler, appointed by the Emperor was called 1. Shogun. 2. Shinto. 3. Samurai. 4. Daimyo. ________________________________________ Question 8 Between 1603 and 1869, Japan enjoyed a period of peace, prosperity, and cultural renaissance under a series of Shoguns known as the 1. Tokugawa Shogunate 2. Shinto 3. Shimin Samurai 4. Minamoto Clan ________________________________________ Question 9 All of the following was true about rice in Japan except 1. Sake, a drink that is a rice by-product, was popular with Samurai. 2. Rice was considered a measure of wealth. 3. Samurai’s stipends were paid in rice. 4. Landscape paintings by artisans were made from different types of rice. ________________________________________ Question 10 A geisha was 1. trained in the traditional arts of singing, dancing, and conversation. 2. a courtesan. 3. a garden pagoda. 4. not allowed to wear socks and went barefoot even in the winter. ________________________________________ Plese Help Me ! and Thank You and God Bless Your Soul if you did ! ! !