... to the left. The viewer's eyes then meet a second group of five on the right, which continues the composition leading it to the right. Finally, the group of two in front copies the movement of the group of five, finisheing the complete movemnt in this garden (Ito, 19). The result is an asymmetric composition which achieves a certain balance. Rhythm is achieved ... must also note that this is merely just one interpretation of the garden's meaning and perhaps the most widely accepted. Another element of this rock garden is the wall that lines one side. It is very old and weathered over ti...

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... meishi with both hands. Spend a few minutes reading and analyzing the card. After you verify names, which will be discussed next, the meishi should be placed on the table in front of you so you remember whom you are speaking to and can refer to the card if necessary. If there is no table present at the meeting, you should place ... literally say, "We'll do our best."" Americans should not press if they get this response. It is best to be polite in this situation in order to keep the lines of communication open. In the future, the Japanese may change their minds about this decision. It i...

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... ), or one-piece garments. But in the Heian period, a new kimono-making technique was developed. Known as the straight-line-cut method, it involved cutting pieces of fabric in straight lines and sewing them together. With this technique, kimono makers did not have to concern themselves with the shape of the wearer's body. Straight-line-cut kimonos offered many advantages. They ... Japanese God. Within all of this they have many rooms to celebrate their wedding in Western Style after the vow. The bride wears a pure-white Japanese Kimono (Shiro-muku) in front of the God at first. Then the b...

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