History Traditions and Cultures of Japan

CURRENCY
Foreign Language 1
 Yen
HISTORY, TRADITIONS AND CULTURES OF JAPAN  Mon (1336 – 1870)
GOVERNMENT RELIGION
Constitutional Monarchy (Emperor)  Shintoism

 Buddhism
 Naruhlito or Hironomiya Naruhito (126th emperor, assumed the
throne in May 2019. Following the abdication of his father, Emperor LANGUAGE
Akihito)
 Is the head of the imperial family and the head of the state of Japan.  Nippongo or Nihonggo
 In Japanese, the emperor is called “Tenno”, which translates  Go – refers to language
“Heavenly Sovereign”.  Pin – refers to nationality
 The power of the emperor is limited because he has no power related
JAPAN
of government.
 Based on the Diet’s designation, he appoints the prime minister.  In Japanese is NIHON or NIPON which means “Land of the Rising
 Members of the Imperial Family receive state guests from other Sun”. This name was given because of the location of Japan to the
countries and make overseas visits. They fulfill an important role in east of China, the direction which the sun rises.
promoting international friendship.  Land of the Cherry Blossom (Sakura)
 Maintain wide contact with the citizens of Japan through their  Consists of 6,852 islands, though only about 430 are inhabited.
attendance of various events across the nation.  Modernized country.
Parliamentary Democracy (Prime Minister) FOUR MAIN ISLANDS
 Fumio Kishida (October 04, 2021, Japan’s 100th prime minister) 1. Hokkaido
 Term length – four years or fewer or terminated earlier. 2. Honshu – (Tokyo is in the Kanto region of the main island Honshu)
 Submits reports to the diet on general national affairs and foreign 3. Shikoku
relations, and exercises control and supervision over various 4. Kyushu
administrative branches.  The flag is all white with a red circle representing the sun in
its center.
CAPITAL  Japanese is the official and primary language.
 Tokyo – is the seat of the Emperor of Japan and the Japanese THREE CHARACTERS OR SCRIPT OF JAPAN
Government. 1. Hiragana
SUSHI WRAPPER (SEAWEED) 2. Katakana
3. Kanji – imported from China (about 8th century CE.)
 Nori
JAPANESE TRADITION AND CULTURE 7. Geisha
 They are famous female traditional entertainers who sing,
1. Japanese Garden dance, play traditional Japanese musical instruments and
 The garden found in Japanese temples and shrines are engage their clients with interesting conversation.
inspired by Shinto religion and belief in ideal state of 8. Samurai
harmony.  It was a traditional warrior class in pre-industrial Japan,
2. Japanese Architecture who were easily recognized as they were the men allowed
 Traditional Japanese architecture is deeply influenced by to carry two swords.
Buddhism and Shintoism.  Were committed to a single daimyo (a wealthy leader)
 People usually sat on the floor furniture only came into 9. Festivals
widespread used after the late 19th and early 20th century.  Famous Festivals
3. Japanese Tea Ceremony Aomori Nebuta Festival
 A ceremony of preparing and offering tea to revered – massive lantern
guests (vip) is a formal and stylized ritual. Deeply The Hadaka Matsuri Festival
influenced by Zen Buddhism. – naked man or nude man
4. Japanese Cuisine – they used gloan clothes
 Sea foods play an important role in Japanese cuisine. The Cherry Blossom Festival
Rice and fish along with vegetables are eaten by the most – sakura
Japanese.
Tofu or soybean-curd – is a popular and healthy dish
Sushi – rice flavored with vinegar and combined with
seafood or sweetened and sometimes vegetables.
Sashimi – cut and sliced raw meat usually seafood.
Sake – are famous Japanese rice wine is also drunk at
traditional meals as a toast to the health and long life of
one’s dining companion.
5. Japanese Kimono
 It is a traditional costume or clothing for women.
 The kimono is actual style with many different forms;
from the usual to the wedding style, all which have a
particular meaning and are wore to different events or
occasions.
6. Ikebana
 It is a Japanese cultural practice of flower arrangement
and believed to have evolved from the Buddhist practice of
offering flowers in the memory of those who have passed
away.

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