The two major religions in Japan, Shinto and Buddhism, are blended in practice but undeniably distinct. They’re co-existing and co-accepted, which creates a fascinating and multi-faceted ...
kata motions are iconic representations of a scenario not complete moves or descriptors. Modern variants in particular often do not show the various loosening techniques (headbuts, spits and open ...
Everyone knows the founder of Shotokan karate is Gichen Funakoshi(1868-1957) but Kenwa Mabuni (1893-1952) is often not given credit for the many contributions he made to modern karate and the ...
The Shotokan Karate of today is recognized as a dynamic style with large linear movements and low powerful stances. It blends long flowing movements with high sweeping kicks and devastating strikes ...
The role of dietary active compounds in human nutrition is one of the most important areas of concern and investigation in the field of nutritional science. The findings of investigations on
Japan is the second largest functional food and drinks market in the world. In 2007 it was valued at US$16.4 billion dollars. The functional food and drinks market includes food and ...
In the socio-psychic phenomenon of the “sexual objectification” of girls and women, massively manufactured by certain media and the majority of pornography, woman is ...
Parents' worry about consumption of sweets by their children and their beliefs in the popular opinions regarding sugar intake were investigated. One thousand eight hundred fifty nine ...
This review describes the history of "applied" psychology in Japan as it developed during the 100-year period from the 1860s through the 1960s within the social and political contexts unique to Japan ...
Under the leadership of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), efforts are currently under way to promote international convergence in business accounting, which comprises ...