Culture and tradition of Japan

Culture [kuhl-cher] is being defined as the characteristics of a particular social,ethnic, or age group. Can be both tangibles and intangibles.
Religion in Japan



Up to date, , many religions are being practiced in Japan. However, there are two major religions in Japan, namely Shinto and Buddhism. With the evolution of the society, religion no longer play a big role in the everyday life of most Japanese people today. The average person typically follows the religious rituals at ceremonies like birth, weddings and funerals. They may also visit a shrine or a temple on events like New Year.

Japanese food



Rice is staple in the Japanese diet. Rice cakes (mochi) are commonly consumed. The Japanese refer each meal as "gohan (steamed rice)", such as "asa (morning) - gohan" for breakfast. A Japanese meal usually ends with drinking green tea.

People in Japan generally eat three times a day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Traditional Japanese breakfast consists of steamed rice, miso (soy bean paste) soup, and side dishes.

Common lunch dishes consists of rice bowls and noodles. For example, beef bowls, soba noodles, ramen noodles. Most people bring bento (lunch boxes) to school or work.

In Japan, dinner is the main meal in a day.Modern Japanese dishes are influenced by other Asian and western countries, thus, the Japanese not only eat their own cuisine. They also like western, Chinese, Korean cuisines.

Japanese pop culture

is a phrase that refers to the elements of "modern Japan" rather than the elements of "traditional Japan". Some of the elements of Japanese pop culture well known around the world include:

• Anime (This is the animated version of Japanese mangas)
  
• Cosplay (This is the dressing up as famour characters in anime, mangas)
  
• Jpop (Japanese songs sang by Japanese pop stars)
  
• Manga ( This is japanese comics)

Mangas

cosplay is a common sighting in Japan

Tradition [truh-dish-uh n] is being defined as a continuing pattern of culture beliefs or practices.

Geisha



Geishas are professional entertainers who attend to guests during meals, banquets and other occasions. They are trained in various traditional Japanese arts, such as dance and music, as well as in the art of communication. Their role is entertain guests conversations, drinking games and dance performances.

Kimono



Kimono is made of silk, thus usually very expensive. Nowadays they are worn at formal or traditional occasions such as funerals, weddings or tea ceremonies.

Kimono differ in style and color depending on the occasion on which it is worn and the age and marital status of the person wearing it. One will need some skills to put on a kimono. Especially tying the belt (obi) alone is difficult, thus help is needed.