Culture of Japan

Aditya Kumar Gupta 11BSUHH010006

Japan known now as a developed country, which is famous because of its inventions, companies and arts. Here we are going to reveal some Japanese cultures, and some of their heritage that have a great effect on their culture.

Japanese Map

Japan consist of 3,000 islands. The largest islands are Honshu, which includes Tokyo the capital, and Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku.

Japanese style.
Japan as a country has a past with its styles in its own tradition, in clothing, building and foods.

-Clothing:
Japanese people used their traditional clothing in the past, now they wear it just in special occasions. e.g. Yukata for men, Kimono for women, Zori sandals etc.

Yukata>> <<Kimono.

Zori>>

_ Buildings & Gardens: In Japan there are many different buildings and gardens, that are a big part of its culture. They do not actually come from Japan, their ideas come from China. Here are some pictures.

-Foods:
-Nigiri: small rice with fish.

-Gunkan: small cups made of sushi.

-Norimaki: sushi rice with seafood.

Japanese people are famous by their healthy food which has great effects on their everyday life, it makes them more active and creative.

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Arts.

Japan is known by its amazing arts that are used till now, painting, games and martial arts are the most remarkable arts in Japan.
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Martial arts:

For a long time Japan was governed by Samurai class, some methods that were used to train warriors were developed into martial arts.

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Games.

Japan has its own traditional games as well. E.g. -Shiritori: (in which the players are required
to say a word that begins with the final kana of the previous word).

-Shogi. -Sumo. -Reversi.

< Board games.>

Judo>>

<< Sumo.

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Painting:

These are watercolors paintings ,were done in a Western watercolor technique, they were drawn in 1890.

_Japanese Ceremonies.
Festivals in Japan are occasions to celebrate with families and to wear traditional styles of clothing. They are an important part of life in Japan and can be enjoyed in cities and towns throughout the country.
e.g.

-Japanese cultural festival. -Japanese tea ceremony.

- Hinamatsuri: Japanese doll festival. Japanese Festivals are colorful celebrations that reflect the countries ancient religious beliefs, this celebration for girls. people believed the dolls possessed the power to conceal bad spirits in their bodies and will save the owner from dangerous encounters.
-Shichigosan: Traditional festival

day in Japan for children.