Japanese Culture

Japanese culture has changed a lot over the years, from the original culture of this country, Jomon, until the present culture, which combines influences of Asia, Europe and North America. After several waves of immigration from other continents and around the islands of the Pacific, followed by the entry of Chinese culture, Japanese residents experienced a long period of isolation from the outside world under the Tokugawa shogunate until the arrival of "The Black Ships" and the Meiji era. As a result, the Japanese culture is different from other Asian cultures.

JAPANESE CULTURE - Occupations

Geisha are traditional female entertainers famous , who sing , dance , play traditional Japanese musical instruments and engage their clients with interesting conversation . Today there are still some active Geisha in places such as Kyoto and Kanazawa .

Samurai were a traditional warrior class in pre - industrial Japan , who were Easily recognised as they were the only men allowed to carry two swords . Samurai were dedicated to a single daimyo ( normally a wealthy leader ) .

JAPANESE CULTURE - FASHION

Japanese fashion is not just a set of modern fashion trends and sub- cultures . Japanese fashion includes many traditional forms of clothing Including the kimono and its associated accessories .

The Kimono is the most famous form of traditional Japanese clothing for women . The kimono is actually a style with many different forms ; from the casual to the wedding style , all the which have a particular meaning and are Wore to different events or occasions .

JAPANESE CULTURE - Ceremonies

The Japanese Tea Ceremony is a highly developed art form , with several different schools or styles of Japanese Tea Ceremony in existence . The Japanese Tea Ceremony is a very formal event in the which many exacting steps are Followed .

Traditional Japanese weddings Ceremonies are normally based on the Japanese religion Shinto ceremony . Traditional Japanese weddings are major occasion with the wearing of traditional Japanese clothing Including the bride in the wedding kimono .

JAPANESE CULTURE - MUSIC

Japanese Music is a major part of Japanese culture, the which spans from the traditional Japanese music and instruments to modern Japanese music Including J -Pop and Japanese Rock Music .

The Koto is one of the most refined and sophisticated of the traditional Japanese musical instruments . To the western ear the Koto would sound similar to a harp . What is amazing about the Koto Equally , it is seeing Carried by a petite Japanese woman .

JAPANESE CULTURE - FESTIVALS

Bon - Odori Festival is a traditional Japanese summer festival featuring Japanese drum music, dancing and special summer food .

Shichi - Go - San Festival is a traditional Japanese festival where parents celebrate on the fifteenth of November growing up their children as they turn three , five and seven years of age .

Japanese New Year is celebrated at the same time of year as western countries , but is celebrated in a distinctive style . Japanese New Year is an important family time of the year and there are many traditions INVOLVED .

Christmas in Japan for most Japanese is a variation on the more commercial Christmas style seen in many western countries . However , there are some Christian Japanese who follow a very old style of celebration .

JAPANESE CULTURE - ARCHITECTURE

Japanese Castles were the key to structure and life of many Japanese cities. This section provides extensive information on over 110 Japanese Castles , Including condition , style , history , location and pictures .

Japanese Temples Buddhist temples are found throughout Japan , the which date back over one thousand years . There are several Japanese Temples the which are World Heritage Sites. This section provides extensive information on almost two hundred Japanese Temples throughout Japan Including their style , history , location and pictures .