Kebudayaan Jepang

Kebudayaan Jepang telah banyak berubah dari tahun ke tahun, dari kebudayaan asli negara ini, Jomon, sampai

kebudayaan kini, yang mengkombinasikan pengaruh Asia, Eropa, dan Amerika Utara. Setelah beberapa gelombang

imigrasi dari benua lainnya dan sekitar kepulauan Pasifik, diikuti dengan masuknya kebudayaan Tiongkok, 

penduduk Jepang.

 ~Ada beberapa versi tentang kebudayaan jepang yang saya cari di sumber lain dalam bentuk bahasa inggris x3 ~

Japanese culture, particularly traditional Japanese culture has many roots in traditional Chinese culture,

however Japanese culture, even historically differed from Chinese culture and due to the separation of the two land

masses, plus the enforced periods of isolation from the outside world, further extended the differences between the
two cultures

It is with some irony then that in modern times that the younger Chinese generations have looked to modern

Japanese culture as a source of inspiration, particularly in field of Japanese fashion culture, where the Chinese are

inspired by Japanese fashion magazines. 

Japanese Culture - Occupations

Geisha are famous female traditional entertainers, who sing, dance, play traditional

Japanese musical instruments and engage their clients with interesting conversation.

Today there are still some active Geisha in places such as Kyoto and Kanazawa.

Samurai were a traditional warrior class in pre-industrial Japan, who were easily recognised

as they were

the only men allowed to carry two swords. Samurai were committed to a single daimyo

(normally a wealthy leader).

Japanese Culture - Fashion

Japanese fashion isn't just a set of modern fashion trends and sub cultures. Japanese fashion includes many

traditional forms of clothing including the kimonoand its associated accessories.

  

The Kimono is the most famous form of traditional Japanese clothing for women.

The Kimono is actually a style with many different forms; from the casual to the

wedding style, all which have a particular meaning and are wore to different events

or occasions.

Japanese Culture - Ceremonies 

The Japanese Tea Ceremony is a highly developed art form, with several different schools or styles of

Japanese Tea Ceremony in existence. The Japanese Tea Ceremony is a very formal event in which many exacting

steps are followed.

 

Traditional japanese weddings ceremonies are normally based on the Japanese 

Shinto religion ceremony. Traditional Japanese weddings are major occasion

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Japanese Culture - Music 

Japanese Music is a major part of Japanese culture which spans from the traditional Japanese music and

instruments to modern Japanese music including J-POP and Japanese Rock Music.

The Koto is one of the most refined and sophisticated of the traditional Japanese musical instruments. 

To the western ear the Koto would sound similar to a harp. What is equally amazing about the Koto,

is seeing it carried by petite Japanese woman.

Japanese Culture - Festivals

Bon-Odori Festival is a traditional Japanese summer festival featuring Japanese

drum music, dancing and special summer food.

Shichi-Go-San Festival is a traditional Japanese festival where parents celebrate on the

fifteenth of November their children growing up as they turn three, five and seven years of age.

Japanese New Year is celebrated at same time of the year as western countries,

 but is celebrated in a distinctive style. Japanese New Year is an important family

 time of the year and there are many traditions involved.

Christmas in Japan for most Japanese is a variation on the more commercial

style Christmas seen in many western countries. However, there are some

Christian Japanese who follow a very old style of celebration.

Japanese Culture - Architecture

Japanese Castles were the key to structure and life of many Japanese cities.

This extensive section provides information on over 110 Japanese Castles, including

condition, style, history, location and pictures.

Japanese Temples are Buddhist temples found throughout Japan, which date back over one

thousand years. There are several Japanese Temples which are World Heritage Sites.
This extensive section provides information on almost two hundred Japanese Temples throughout
Japan including their style, history, location and pictures.