Shinto

rule for an extended period of time, Australia celebrates similar holidays to the United Kingdom. This has resulted in Australia following the Christian calender when it comes to their public holidays, which differs from Japan, which follows a mix of Shinto and Buddhist holidays. Consequently, Japanese people don 't learn about Easter or Good Friday, and therefore don 't learn of the Easter bunny and other such characters like we do as children. This never occurred to me before going to Japan,…

The origination of Japanese culture is unsure, but it is said that it goes back 7,000 years ago. A very important era to focus on is the Kamakura Shogunate era that started in 1185 and ended in 1133. Kamakura lasted for about 150 years, but had a great impact on the history of Japan. In 1192, Minamoto Yoritomo took total control of the country and was appointed shogun. He established the very first warrior government in Japan’s history. When appointed shogun, Yoritomo had total control of the…

During the year of 1910, Japan defeated the Yi dynasty and gained total control of the Korean peninsula in order to expand its empire (Salter 52). As part of an assimilation policy, Japan required Koreans to adopt Japanese style surnames, worship at Shinto shrines and learn the Japanese language. Koreans could also volunteer in the Japanese army to which they later fought for japan in the Pacific War (Kim xxii). For thirty-five years, Japan built up the northern part of the peninsula with…

Nobility/Aristocracy- Nobility/aristocracy is the social class in which the being is higher in terms of character and honor, than any other beings in lower social classes. It is usually hereditary and inherited generation by generation. The advantages that come with this class vary depending on the country or area. In history, members of this social class were sometimes the monarchs or rulers of the area. Many times, there is a distinguishment with the types of ranks within the noble class.…

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…

During the decades of Japanese colonial rule, Korean self image underwent significant changes. Due to the rapid modernization brought about by the Japanese takeover, Korean culture became significantly more nationalistic. Nationalism refers to the process of desiring a nation’s well-being and autonomy as though it were your personal interest. The Korean self-image of scholars and politicians during the time of colonial rule was one which desired power, autonomy, and held a fierce sense of…

The United States of America vs Japan The United States of America and Japan tend to be unlike each other in numerous ways. For starters the United States of America, formerly known as America, is located in North America between Mexico and Canada and made up of fifty states. America is mainly known for its Western culture. Japan is island in Asia near South Korea; Japan in also known mainly for its interesting culture, but also wonderful food, marvelous entertainment, and beautiful cities.…

Geishas, Anime, Manga, J-Pop, what do they all have in common? Japanese culture. Japanese culture combines influences from Asia, Europe, and North America. In my opinion, Japanese culture is more unique than the others. They have similar interest as the United States. Geisha’s, sports, Anime, and music are the defining elements when one thinks about Japanese culture. A geisha is a traditional Japanese entertainer. The appearance of a geisha is a white base with red lipstick and red and…

In a particular pinch, the Buddhist/Shinto injunctions that tended to prohibit the eating of meat could be lifted, allowing the hungry to catch pheasants, wild geese, quail, deer, and boar. Soldiers under siege, when hunger became as dangerous a foe as the enemy, often killed and ate their…

away from the place of meeting their place and bringing a sense of national pride. The negatives of a state run religion is the shallowness and strictness of how traditions and worship are done. 8. How are priests and priestesses regarded in the Shinto tradition? How is their social role different from that of religious authorities in other traditions you have studied? What do you think might account for these differences? Priests and Priestesses role in Shintoism is to help people clean…