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1. naginata A long sword that has been used in Japanese martial arts.
2. nihonshu Sake, Japanese rice wine.
3. nuigurumi Stuffed animals (It is not really a part of  Japanese culture, but  there are not many words start with "nu").
4. netsuke Miniature carving serving as a toggle. 
5. noren Short curtains that hang on entryways.
6. hanko  A personal seal.
7. hinamatusri  Doll's festival held on March 3rd.
8. fusuma  A wooden sliding door frame with decorated rice paper.
9. heisei The name of the current Japanese era.
10. hokkaido The north island of Japan.

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