5 Things About Japanese Culture

Japan is one such country that will surprise you a lot in your first visit with long stretchable islands in an area of around 3,000 kilometers. There are around 4 major islands in Japan namely Hokkaido, as well as Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushuu. You can also catch the beauty of a long cluster of islets that comprises the giant Ryukyu island chain in the south.
Are you looking forward to knowing more about Japanese culture?  If yes, then here we have complete guide about it which you might have forgotten about Japanese culture:

Shintoism and Buddhism
These two religions have been commonly practiced in Japan. It has been unveiled that 80% of the Japanese citizens are namely Shintoists and around 70% of them are Buddhists.  This takes into account 150% of them. The reason behind this calculation is that most of the Japanese call themselves to be both Shintoists and Buddhists.  It is quite a lot interesting to view two major religions altering in Japanese homes.

Kabuki
Kabuki has been originated from three main Kanji characters which are ka which means sing, bu which means dance and ki which highlights the meaning of skills. Kabuki is known out to be the famous form of Japanese performance art. This performance art is a combination of their dance, music, and mine along with the collaboration of sets and costumes.  Kabuki dramas are best depicting the tales that are derived from regional history and myths.  The majority of the modern based kabuki techniques, as well as performers, appeared as directly descended from the original methods or the historical actors.

Tea Ceremony
This culture has been spreading in Japan quite often and it is a complete dedication for all those people who are fond of drinking the tea all the time.  This culture is celebrated in the form of an event in which different people prepare and make tea for one another.  This tea ceremony is celebrated in Japan as once in a year with full zeal and zest.

Martial Arts
When the term martial art was created in Heaven, it showered Japan with the entire mental and physical prowess which is needed to call out is the admirable athlete.  In Japan, martial arts is also known by the name of karate, judo, kendo or Kyudo.  In the year 2020, Karate becomes part of the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Karaoke
Karaoke is a Japanese word which is originated from “kara” which means empty and “oke” which means orchestra. In simple words, the word Karaoke means singing with recorded music.  This term has now made a special unique place in the whole world where it has made itself to be the part of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

Conclusion
No matter at whatsoever time you are heading your way to travel of Japan, throughout the whole year this destination is celebrating some unique festivals and completely different cultures which you might have not experienced in any other country.  What is your opinion about Japanese cultural heritage?

Also Read: 5 Must Visit Places in Japan

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