5 Cultural Traditions in Japan

Have you been planning to visit Japan this year and explore the different amazing traditions in Japan which you might do not know about?  Japan is the only country in the world that experiences different cultures and diverse traditions! The basic aspect which you will encounter in the Japanese culture has been bowing in which their bow down their head a little bit to welcome or to say hello to someone.  If you are in Japan, then you have to bow down at least once in a day in front of people who are in a habit to follow this tradition.
Likewise bowing, there are so many more interesting and pleasantly known cultural traditions in Japan which need to know right now.  So right here we have compiled a list of top 5 cultural traditions in Japan:

BonDance Festival
“Obon” is a special time of year that is welcomed in Japan with great zeal and zest.  This cultural tradition is welcomed in the summer season to honor their old ancestors.  In the Buddhist religion, it has been believed that their old ancestors visit their living families once a year during this time of the year.  Normally it is a national holiday in Japan for this festival.  Special festival of BonDance is arranged in which all the temples of this community are beautified with the bon dance music.  Women wear a special dress which is known as “yukata”.

Summer Festivals / Fireworks
Summer festivals are yet another one of the most exciting and fun Japanese traditions for the kids.  Its fireworks have always remained one of the main centers of attraction among the people which is filled with colors and lights. New styles of fireworks are arranged every single year with the dress code of “yukata” for the attendees.  Every single year thousands of people attend this festival to enjoy the beauty of the fireworks which might make it impossible for you to catch the glimpse of fireworks in the middle of the massive crowd.

New Year’s Holiday
Having a New Year Holiday is another best time in Japan. Japanese normally start the day by cleaning their houses before midnight. They greet their guests with the special type of food item which is “toshikoshi soba” or soba noodles. Temples all over Japan are rung with the bells almost 108 times altogether.  On the day of the New Year morning, it is a regular tradition to cook a dish known as “osechi”.

Cherry Blossom Viewing
When it comes to Japan, welcoming the spring season is one of the best things for which the Japanese wait for the whole year. Spring season is all about viewing the beauty of the cherryblossom.  They start blooming in the last days of March or either in the first week of April.  Special tours are arranged for the tourists to view the beauty of Cherry Blossom in the city of Japan. Night picnics are arranged for travelers which are also known as “yozakura” or night cherry blossoms.

Tea Ceremony
Last we have a tea ceremony! This has been another one of the top most popular traditions/cultures among the Japanese.  This culture will let you experience the beauty of Japanese food cuisines. A lady who is dressed in a costume of kimono will make the matcha tea with some hot water boiled in the old fashioned kettle. Matcha tea has a thick and bitter task which is not recommended for children.

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