Virtual Culture

Japan has a rich cultural tradition, and many pastimes have been handed down from one generation to the next. Some of the most popular ones are introduced here, and they are set up so that you can actually "try them out" online.

Sumo

Try your hand at Sumo, a traditional Japanese sport.
Japanese House

Experience a Japanese House
Kendama

Let's learn about Kendama, a very popular game in Japan!
Japanese Box Lunches

Pack your own Japanese lunch in a Bento box.
Judo

Try your hand at Judo, a traditional Japanese sport.
Kimono

Design your own beautiful Kimono outfit.
Yabusame & Kyudo

Try a game of mounted archery in Yabusame & Kyudo.
Ukiyo-e

Take a shot at producing a beautiful Ukiyo-e woodblock print.
Fuku Warai

Want to have fun for the New Year? Then try this traditional Japanese toy: Fuku Warai.
Bonsai

Or maybe you'd like to try shaping and caring for a Bonsai.
Koto

You can also try playing a traditional Japanese tune on a Koto.
Shodo

If you're ready for a real challenge, try writing Japanese letters with a brush in Shodo (calligraphy).
Ikebana

Arrange cut flowers beautifully in Ikebana.
Exploring Origami

You can move on to the Exploring Origami chapter, if you'd like to actually make origami figures yourself,
Origami Overview

Learn about Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding.