Japan culture
- 1. Japan Culture I have chosen to write about japan cultureas I have the understandingand knowledgeaboutthe background of the religion. Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south. Language Japaneseis a member of the Japoniclanguages family, which also includesthe languages spoken throughout the Ryūkyū Islands. As these closely related languages are commonly treated as dialects of the same language, Japanese is often called a languageisolate. Religion Religion in Japan. Shinto and Buddhism areJapan'stwo major religions. Shinto is as old as the Japanese culture, while Buddhism was imported from the mainland in the 6th century. Food Japanesecuisine is the food ingredients, preparation and way of eating of Japan. The traditional food of Japan is based on rice with miso soup and other dishes, with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients. The sidedishes often consist of fish, pickled vegetables, and vegetables cooked in broth. Fish is common in the traditional cuisine. It is often grilled, but it may also be served raw as sashimi or in sushi. Seafood and vegetables are also deep-fried in a light batter as tempura. Apartfrom rice, staples includenoodles, suchas soba and udon. Japan has many simmered dishes such as fish productsin broth called oden, or beef in sukiyakiand nikujaga. Foreign food, in particular Chinese food in the form of noodlesin soup called ramen and fried dumplings, gyoza, and western food suchas curry and hamburger steaks are commonly found in Japan. Historically, the Japaneseshunned meat, but with the modernization of Japan in the 1860s, meat-based dishes such as tonkatsu became common.
- 2. Architecture and art Kyoto has been the home of variousevents that shaped the Japanese history. The city wasonce the capital of Japan, therefore sheltering the imperialfamily. It has gone through so many warsthat almost demolished its structures. Also, the city contains 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites, and 20% of Japan’snational treasures residein Kyoto, makingit a must-see place indeed. To top it all, the industrialization the area underwentmadeitmore tourist-friendly, asparksand museumswereopened allover the city. Many would say that Kyoto is less attractive than other famouscities in Japan; however, this is quite untrue. Clothing The kimono is a Japanese traditional garment. The word “kimono”, which literally meansa “thing to wear” (ki “wear” and mono “thing”), has cometo denoteJapaneseStyle carries a widevariety of kimono direct from Japan. Wehave stunningsilk kimono, cotton kimono, Japanesekimono in differentcoloursand designs. HandmadeVintage Kimono Men’sfully lined LongKimono 50s60sUnisex Brown Traditional Kimono CLEAN Madein Japan Woman SizeLarge or Medium TraditionalJapaneseClothing, vintage kimono.
- 3. Customs and celebrations January 1 is New Year'sDay, a national holiday and oneof the biggest events on the calendar of annualfestivities in Japan. Schools close for about two weeksof winter holiday before and after New Year's, and most companiesalso shut down for New Year break from around December 30 to January 3. Many peoplewho'vemovedto big cities return home for the holidaysto be with family and friends. From well before dawn on New Year'sDay, peopleflock to shrines and temples to pray for a healthy and happy year. This is called hatsu-modeand is oneof the most importantrituals of the year. When we greet our acquaintances, moreover, wesay "Akemashite omedeto gozaimasu"(a happy new year)to convey our wishes that the year to come will be full of hope and good health.