Knowing the Rich Japanese Culture
The
Japanese Culture has developed over the years. From
the ancient and classical Japan, to the birth of the samurais, and now a
modern Japanese culture came to exist. Of course, many neighboring countries
influenced it and it has played a great role in shaping the modern Japanese
culture. It has been a combination of various cultures and although it has
experienced isolation from the world during the Tokugawa reign, it has still
that distinct Japanese culture. It does not only depict the creativity and
the independence of the Japanese people, it also reflects the strength of
the Japanese by heart. Japanese culture is indeed rich in the field of arts,
music, literature, and many more. From its classical roots, Japan is known
for their traditional art forms and their artistic nature. It has brought
the world the wide range of Manga and comics.
Japanese culture consists of
the many anime artists that made Japanese animation known throughout the
world. Video games, music, and entertainment shows from Japan has lead great
contribution to the cyber industry.
During the ancient period,
Japanese culture consisted of traditional music,
geisha,
samurai and many more. The geishas were trained from childhood and
there were geisha houses that shelter them. This was part of the tradition
that formed the
Japanese culture. Another unique thing is the language they
use. The Japanese language plays a vital role in the Japanese culture. It is
widely spoken in Japan and many Westerners learn it. Japanese is written in
three ways. The hiragana, the katakana and the
kanji are the three scripts.
The kanji was imported from China while the katakana contains Chinese
characters.
Calligraphy is also part of the
Japanese culture, which is the way of
writing characters in a very artistic way. Sumi-e or ink painting is the art
of painting an object or scene. Another form of Japanese art that is a part
of the Japanese culture is the Ikebana. It is the art of flower arrangement
and is still widely used in Japan as well as in other countries. When it
comes to theater arts, the Japanese culture is very remarkable. They have
traditional theaters, which are unique in the Japanese culture. There are
basically four types of theaters in Japan, particularly the noh, kyogen,
kabuki and the bunraku. Performers used masks to depict the characters. Most
of the time, they express emotions through their actions and dialogue. Part
of the Japanese culture is the bunraku which dates back during the Heian
period. It is actually a puppet theater, which highlight historical plays.
When it comes to clothing, the
kimono is the traditional garment for the
Japanese people. They come in a variety of colors and designs. The yukata
have lighter colors and usually worn during the summer time. Most men prefer
to wear the kimonos that have dark colors. You can look for kimonos in shops
at Nagoya, Mei, and Tokyo. But nowadays, the kimonos are used by Japanese on
special occasions. Indeed the Japanese culture is rich in variety and has
its distinct characteristics that make it one of the best cultures in the
world.
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