Where can I find some on line videos teaching you about Japanese Culture?

Question

Me and my friend have taken interest in Japan and we want to learn about the culture. Is there any free videos my friend and I could watch to learn about Japan? I already learned the language, so I don't want any videos teaching me how to speak Japanese. Any free videos out there to learn about Japanese culture?

Answer 1

Go to Japanese bookstore

Answer 2

I would try going to the library and checking out videos made by reputable travel agencies about Japanese culture.

The Japan National Tourist Organization's website may also give you some good info: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/

Answer 3

for short videos to get you started check out youtube.

Geisha:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3Tr_yDdw...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGgzHFMC2...

Sumo:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxhKb-zZo...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsowgV50i...

Ninja:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSt5DoehO...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIEnsOZXK...

Japanese spear fighting:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ladijQstb...

Komuso Zen Monks Playing Shakuhachi:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4DV2wMXx...

Coming of Age Day - seijin-no-hi:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFQuzN5__...

Origami:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sQm3Qjvi...

Answer 4

I watched some Japanese anime, movies and tv series. They show a lot about their culture like beliefs, traditions, foods and others.