Culture of Japan

Japanese War was one of great importance for the world as a whole. It is said to have been fought from 1937 till 1945 but many argue that this strife was much longer than those dates would imply. Not only did this war largely impact relations between Japan and China, but it made public many of the atrocities that the Japanese committed against the Chinese. While these atrocities had been ongoing for decades, if not centuries, the rest of the world only found out around this time period. While…

Though Japan and the U.S are very different countries in terms of how they relate to the world around them, being collectivistic and individualistic respectively. This will affect how they interact with and organize themselves in relation to others differently in comparison to the US. However, both countries favor similar traits such as good work ethic and education, which will provide comfort as I will know what will be expected from me as an individual in an academic environment. Having…

Religion is a vast hole with endless conceptions concerning the purpose for existence, as well as moral principles for how individuals should live their lives. In Japanese culture, religion is sacred and vital—displaying endless temples and shrines for praying, donating, and ceremonies, yet, the modern lifestyle and urbanization in Japan continues to emerge. This highlights the notion of how people can adjust towards contemporary ideals and newly-found social orders, but continue to maintain…

Both Japan and Cambodia are countries which belong to Asia, the largest continent on Earth. On the other hand, based on the term “geographical realm”, they are in different realms. One is in East Asia, and the other is in Southeast Asia. They also have the distinction in many aspects such as physical pattern, history, population features, economic and political issues, and socio-cultural issues. The characteristics of Japan and Cambodia will be explored obviously by looking at the similarities…

Japan is a small country, which is home to 127 million people. Japan is off the coast of Asia, separated by China by the east, or Japanese sea. The kanji characters that make Japan’s name translate to “sun origin”, which has caused Japan to often be called the land of the rising sun. Japan’s flag consists of a white background with an iconic red orb in the centre, which represents the sun from which its popular nickname is derived. Japan is a constitutional monarchy, where the monarch or…

For those who have never been to Asian countries, is invaluable to understand different areas of the world so they can work more effectively with other cultures. Japan is located in East Asia on the Pacific Sea. The currency in Japan is the Yen (JPY). It has four main islands, and a large number of active volcanoes that cause the country to have frequent earthquakes. Japan’s Prime Minister is working hard to not only preserve his nation’s landscape but also modernize his government. Foreign…

Evelyn Albright “Japans Systems of Religion and Politics over the Years” The country that I have selected to complete my research paper on is what was once known as the isolated country of Japan. Today although Japan’s classical roots can still be seen, it is mostly seen as a country that has been influenced with ideas, customs, practices, etc., and characteristic of the western U.S. country through various incidents. Paragraph 1: The history of Japan and its governmental and religious…

really hard but in the end it is what makes up a country 's culture and history. They had to change daily routine and help other community members adjust to change. While in war sometimes…

for religious culture in Japan, it wasn’t necessarily thought of as a spiritual guide, but was a technology that enhanced disease prevention, and warfare antics, state security, and increased the power and wellbeing of those who were in possession of it. (8-2) It was elitists until the 8th century when missionaries started to educate ordinary people. There is a large defining presence in Japanese religious culture. Shinto is said to be the organized religion prior to Buddhism in Japan, without…

warriors that fought for the Daimyo of medieval Japan and protected them throughout their lives. Samurai even allowed women to become a samurai and own land. The Samurai opened up many jobs in medieval Japan. There were many people that became a samurai and got the advantages that came with becoming a samurai. The samurai were given a small piece of land for becoming a samurai and serving their masters the daimyo. The samurai were very important in medieval Japan in died in ways of honor. They…