No English subtitles this time, but you don't need them. Rahmens are absolute gems.

posted by maudlin 1 decade 7 years 9 months ago • 2,410 views

Brief animation of how pieces of wood are intricately joined together in traditional Japanese carpentry, followed by a slideshow of some students working on the featured piece.

posted by persephone 1 decade 7 years 6 months 3 weeks ago • 5,025 views • 2:23

This is a short, but extremely beautiful clip of a traditional Japanese style wedding at Meiji Jingu Shrine in Japan. The music accompanying the clip is hauntingly beautiful.

posted by lucky760 1 decade 7 years 10 months 1 week ago • 3,229 views

The Ghost Dance appeared during a time of desperation for the Native American Indian people. The Ghost Dance started when Paiute shaman Jack Wilson or Wovoka had a vision that if our people would dance... continue reading

posted by lisacat 1 decade 7 years 5 months 2 weeks ago • 2,738 views

The Japanese Tradition: Origami. From TV in Japan. All in Japanese but the Rahmen series don't really need subtitles to enjoy them. Stolen. Shamelessly. From TV in Japan :)... continue reading

posted by Farhad2000 1 decade 7 years 9 months ago • 3,312 views

By Rahmens, the same people who did "Sushi: The Japanese Tradition". Japanese people are very talented at humbly apologizing ("shazai"). This video will help you learn how to apologize.

posted by plastiquemonkey 1 decade 7 years 9 months ago • 5,174 views

By Rahmens, the same people who did "Sushi: The Japanese Tradition". Replaced original video with subtitled version...

posted by plastiquemonkey 1 decade 7 years 9 months ago • 5,109 views

Wears - Dang Eui (당의), Hwal Ot (활옷), Eui Bok (의복) Accessories: Hats - jobawi (조바위), guul le(굴레), wig, gaa che (가체) Jackets - Magoja (마고자) , Multi color Jacket (색동... continue reading

posted by legacy0100 1 decade 6 years 5 months 3 weeks ago • 1,836 views

Hanbok, Kimono, Qipao

posted by legacy0100 1 decade 6 years 5 months 4 weeks ago • 2,003 views

This video shows the traditional way of doing tatau, today known to us as tattoo. Notice the skillful technique, designs and traditional tools that are used.

Thematically, part Two examines the technological and cultural aspects of the copyright wars, and the cultural and economic implications of the internet. -Wiki Part One was sifted here.... continue reading

posted by radx 1 decade 6 years 3 months 2 weeks ago • 2,224 views

Street Food takes a look at Montreal's culinary history and its current food culture.

posted by SpeveO 1 decade 6 years 3 weeks ago • 1,428 views

42 minutes Author Matt Mason delivers a talk on his new book. The Pirate’s Dilemma tells the story of how youth culture drives innovation and is changing the way the world works. It offers understanding... continue reading

Some stereotypes about the ex soviet union are totally not true, but some things are just exactly what you expect. Today's lecture is on "Culture". Partial translation on live leak, but you don't really... continue reading

posted by MINK 1 decade 7 years 5 months ago • 1,699 views • 6:08

Orientalism is the study of Near and Far Eastern societies and cultures, languages, and peoples by Western scholars. It can also refer to the imitation or depiction of aspects of Eastern cultures in the... continue reading

Rep. Michele Bachmann caught the national spotlight recently when she told MSNBC's Chris Mathews that Barack Obama "may have anti-American views." Bachmann said "not all cultures are equal, not all... continue reading

posted by joedirt 1 decade 6 years 1 month 4 weeks ago • 1,600 views

From Wikipedia: Fafafini (Samoan - Fa'afafine) is a third gender specific to Samoan culture. Fafafini are biologically men who have been raised to assume female gender roles since early childhood. ... continue reading

posted by kronosposeidon 1 decade 6 years 5 months 3 weeks ago • 41,914 views