Introduce Japanese Culture

About Japan

Japanese Culture

Japan is an island nation surrounded by the sea and rich in nature.

As such an island nation, Japan's culture is characterized by the idea of not going against nature and respecting the flow of nature in everything.

Religion

The Japanese religion is Buddhism, which originated in ancient India and was introduced to Japan via China and Korea.

However, Buddhism was added to the original Japanese thought and changed into a religion that "feels" the power of God.

Arhitecture

In Japanese architecture, wood is mainly used, and technology makes lightweight materials strong.

Because Japan is particularly prone to natural disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons, lightweight and sturdy structures have been built.

Customs

As Orientals, Japanese people tend to value harmony and excel at cooperative thinking.

Japan is prone to earthquakes and tsunamis, and there is a tendency to coexist with natural threats, which is the essence of Japanese culture.

Explore by Interest

Food

Japan is a foodie's paradise, with some of the finest and most varied cuisine in the world.

Sports

Japanese culture is intertwined with sport, whether it be kendo and kyudo, originally developed for hunting and combat, judo, a combat sport with the philosophical aim of perfecting one's character or the must see cultural sport experience, sumo, the ancient Shinto ritual that has represented Japan as a national sport for centuries.