what is a Japanese Parasol dance?
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a japanese parsol dance is danced by girls as part of a traditional dance performance with paper decorated parasols.\nusually depicts some seasonal theme.
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Kyudo is one of the Japanese martial arts, and is similar to archery.\nAll Nippon Kyudo Federation is the organization which manages the kyudo in Japan.\nVisit following siye.
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http://japanese.about.com/bl50kanji_meiyo.htm\n\nHere is a link - hope its what you are looking for.
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http://japanese.about.com/bl50kanji4_genchi.htm\n\nthey show of pix of it here as well as the name.
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This from the website:\n\nhttp://www.contradancelinks.com/world.html\n\n(i) Contra dancing is part of the activites of The International Dancing Group in Hawkes Bay.\n \n(ii) Message received from Liz Merton. Just to let you know that what we think might be the first regular contra dance session ever in New Zealand is underway. We meet on Thursday nights 8.00 - 10.00pm in the Petone Scout Club Hall, Udy Street, Petone Wellington, New Zealand and we would welcome dance friends visiting. Come and help support a very fledgling venture. Interested parties can email me. At present we dance to CDs but plans are a foot to remedy that!. We certainly have enough musical skill around. It will happen. Email: liz.merton@paradise.net.nz
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http://japanese.about.com
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Any kind of dance where that is aerobic in nature.  It has to be up-beat, and get your heart pumping.
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Try Mousefield sports centre they have all sorts of things going on there if not look for the Japanese arts centre its for all martial arts and will be able to give you better locations as to what you need and where to get it from
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Karaoke (Japanese: カラオケ, from 空 kara, "empty" or "void", and オーケストラ ōkesutora, "orchestra")
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http://www.japan-zone.com/culture/geisha.shtml\n\n\nYep they do here is an article
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get a life tie pretty bows is for girls havent you heard of bushi kai,zen do kai or muay thai?
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Dance Dance Revolution, or DDR (known as Dancing Stage in Europe), is a music video game series produced by Konami. It was first introduced to Japanese video arcades in 1998, after being shown at the Tokyo Game Show earlier that year.
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here's the official site for this year's event in Japan\n\nhttp://www.yonex-tuc.com/english/index.html
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In summary, for most visitors the Japanese are complex and difficult to understand. Remember two things: (1) style, or the way things are done, is just as important as substance, or what is being done; and (2) watch your Japanese hosts carefully and follow their example. \n\nGREETING GESTURES \nThe graceful act of bowing is the traditional greeting. \nHowever, they have also adopted the western custom of shaking hands, albeit with a light grip and perhaps with eyes averted. Meanwhile, to show respect for their customs, it would flatter them to offer a slight bow when being introduced. \nAvoid hugging and kissing when greeting. \nIt is considered rude to stare. Prolonged direct eye contact is considered impolite or even intimidating. \nIt is considered rude to stand with your hand or hands in your pockets, especially when greeting someone or when addressing a group of people. \nThe seemingly simple act of exchanging business cards is more complex in japn becuae the business card represents not only one's identity but one's station in life. Yours should be printed in your own language and in Japanese. \nTOUCHING GESTURES \nThe Japanese are not a touch-oriented society, so avoid open displays of affection, touching or any prolonged form of body contact. \nQueues are generally respected; it is only in crowded train and subway stations where the huge volume of people causes touching and pushing. \nBECKONING GESTURES \nIt is considered insulting to point to someone fingers extended and the thinb folded into the palm. \nTo beckon someone, the palm faces downward and the fingers are moved in a scratching motion. \nOTHER NONVERBAL GESTURES \nBecause of the high regard for graciousness and restraint, one should not shout, raise the voice in anger, or exhibit any excessively demonstrative behavior. \nAmong the Japanese, smiling often can cover a gamut of emotions: happiness, anger, confusion, apologies, or sadness. \nDisplaying an open mouth (such as yawning or a wide open laugh) is considered rude in Japan, especially with women who cover their mouths when giggling or laughing. \nTry to maintain a balanced posture stand or sit erectly or squarely. Do not slouch or put your feet on desks or chairs. When seated have both feet squarely on the ground with arms in the lap or on the armrests. Crossing the legs at the knee or ankles is the preferred form rather than with one ankle over the other knee. \nSilence is perfectly acceptable and customary. Silence (listening) is a sign of politeness and of contemplation. During conversations, be especially careful about interrupting. \nOne way to show concentration and attentiveness is to close the eyes in contemplation and nod the head slight, up and down. \nJapanese men like to avoid saying "no", but one gesture that is often used ti signal "no" or that "something is very difficult" is to tip the head backward and audibly suck air in through the teeth. \nOTHER NONVERBAL GESTURES \nA gesture saying "I do not know," or "I don't understand" or "No, I am undeserving" is waving the hand back and forth in front of one's own face (palm outward). \nThe "O.K." gesture in Japan may be interpreted as the signal for "money" or "give me change in coins." \nBlowing your nose in public is considered rude. The handkerchief is used primarily for wiping the mouth or drying the hands when leaving the washroom. Paper tissues are used for blowing the nose and then discarded. \nWhen entering a private home or traditional restaurants with tatami (bamboo mats) floors, it is usually customary to remove your shoes and place them with the toes pointing toward the outdoors. \nBOWING \nMany westerners view the bow as an act of subservience, but in Japan that would completely wrong. For the Japanese a bow signals respect and humility, two qualities coveted throughout Asia. \nAlthough it is not absolutely necessary, but a sl
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There is no other name for the song.....it is called the "Sabre Dance"\n\nCheck out the link for more info.
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Take a japanese class.
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snow falling!\nyou can make something great about that!\nalso... maybe a little eerie but a forest fire or volcano... pretty topical since haikus started in japan and japan has mt. fuji!