Japanese people

influences on our culture? Everything from furniture, entertainment, and even our own homes are influenced by Japanese culture. We wouldn’t have most of the things we have today if it wasn’t for Japan. We often forget to stop and think about all the things we wouldn’t have if it wasn’t for other countries bringing their culture into America. Japanese culture first came to America when Japan agreed to open western trade in the 1800’s. During the Victorian era, people were crazy for Japanese anything. They began to add things to their own furniture to make it look like the ones in Japan. One of the most notable add on being that they would dye wood…

Japantown, or Nihonmachi, has served as a safe haven for many Japanese immigrants searching for opportunities in the Pacific Northwest (Katagiri). Because Oregon was a common place for the Japanese to enter the United States, many of the immigrants chose to stay in Portland (Sakamoto). Portland’s Japantown was characterized by flourishing business, schools, and a strong sense of community. Furthermore, although Japantown was originally predominantly male community similar to Portland’s…

A staggering twenty percent of the Japanese population exceeds the age of 65 (Panda)! In comparison to the United States with an average age of 38, Japan’s median age surpasses that by 9 years (Find the Data). As a result, not many women give birth each year; only about 1.39 births per woman (Panda). In examining the long, distinguished history, social, and economic status of Japan, one discovers the ongoing struggle for Japan to raise its birthrate in order to save its economy. Although Japan…

great as it seems. Japan is not only affecting itself, but also its people. Japan has lack of jobs which causes stress and anxiety to its people and causing them giving up on life which then leads to many more complications like birth rates decreasing leading to the population shrinking. Japan has been able to come up with some ideas that involve not only them but other countries where they are helping their economy. To be able to solve…

many centuries. During the 15th century, Japan was experienced in different civil wars. These wars caused the country in worse situations and instability society in term of economic and political standpoints. Many industrial structures were destroyed, innocent people were killed, and wounded. Consequence, Japan suffered in decades of civil war which derailed the country in the worse conditions. Fortunately, the Tokugawa shogunate government was able to end the civil war by implemented…

The Japanese culture Japan well-known as the country that obviously has a unique cultural in the world. In fact, Japanese have been taught by generations that how good their culture is and something it is only they can understand or it can call ‘’nationalism’’. The Japanese culture (customs and communication) is so involve, it is very importance to understand about their culture, their attitudes and some basic values before doing business in Japan. Owing to the Japanese culture, it is…

and speak fluent Japanese. Until I was eighteen years old, I just knew only one foreigner who was my English teacher in my high school and I have never meet people who are mix-race with Japanese. Japanese call them “Hafu” which projects an ideal; English ability, international culture experience, and different body structures—long legs, big eyes, or high tone hair color. In the TV show, there are many Hafu TV performers. They often emphasize the image of fashionable, talented, and celebrities.…

only been in contrast of the technological advances that they have achieved in. That is really what makes japan unlike no other country in the world. Going to Japan the common places have everyday men, women, and children in formal or casual wear. For just a moment everyone seems normal, then you see a random person who stands out and wearing something completely weird, but it isn’t weird to them, in fact it’s their style. You have the anime lovers, known as Otakus, dressing up as their favorite…

View In regards to the events that transpired due to the actions of the Japanese military force in 1937, there have been many accounts and retellings of those events. Throughout the decades people have used different words to describe what happened: a rape, a battle, an Invasion, or a massacre. Judging by the details of the event and the atrocities that were committed by the Japanese, the word Massacre would be the closest word to describe this tragic part of Chinese History. The word…

I came to Japan to learn Japanese language because I thought it would be useful in the future both professionally and personally. I think learning language is linked with culture. I know that Japan is a country with ancient history and it’s very own unique culture. I really wanted to learn more about it. One of the courses that APU offers for students to learn and have first-hand experience about Japanese culture is Japanese traditional art’s class. I think this class fits me best because…