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?

Go to Japanese bookstore

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/

for short videos to get you started check out youtube.

Geisha:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3Tr_yDdwRQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGgzHFMC2tk&feature=PlayList&p=1D4C551ACFEA8EDE&index=3

Sumo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxhKb-zZoWE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsowgV50igo

Ninja:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSt5DoehOH4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIEnsOZXKOM

Japanese spear fighting:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ladijQstbU4

Komuso Zen Monks Playing Shakuhachi:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4DV2wMXxKs

Coming of Age Day - seijin-no-hi:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFQuzN5__aQ

Origami:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sQm3QjvivU

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

You can refer to Oxford Seminars' Japan Country Report at: http://www.oxfordseminars.com/esl-count ... hp?c=Japan. There is much helpful information for those considering a teaching position in Japan.

Lyndsey Pratt
Oxford Seminars
www.oxfordseminars.com