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Glossary

Edamame Judo
Boiled soya beans A martial art in
served in their pods. which opponents use
The dish was popular holds and throws to
in medieval Japan and unbalance each other.
is still eaten today. In English, it means
“gentle way.”
Edo period
The time from Kabuki
1603 to 1868, when A style of popular
Tokugawa Ieyasu and drama developed in
his descendants ruled the 17th century that
from Edo, which is featured elaborate
now known as Tokyo. costumes and makeup.
It was a blend of
music, dance, mime,
and highly skilled
visual performance.

Karate
A martial art that
involves striking an
opponent with the
hands, knees, and feet.
In English, it means
“empty hand.”

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