Japan Culture Vs American Culture

Eigo wa hanashi masuka? (Do you speak English?) Japan has a rich culture and traditions still followed today. Japan differs a lot from America because of its religion, school system, transportation, food, and holidays. An issue in Japan is dealing with the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear disaster. First, Japan’s religions include Shintoism and Buddhism. The beliefs of Shintoism is that Japan is the country of the gods and the people are the descendants of the gods. The word Shinto comes from the Chinese word Shen-tao, which means “the way of the gods.” Buddhism came to Japan from China in the 6th century, the form of Buddhism established in Japan through China is the Mahayana. Second, In Japan, tea ceremonies have been integral to Japanese culture for centuries. The tea ceremony is an experience of mindfulness and respect. Also, Hanami is a

It is a major theatrical form in Japan for centuries. Sumo is a Japanese style of wrestling, practiced only by men. Two men stand inside a circle and whoever forces the opponent off the circle wins. Third, in Japan, the school year begins in April when the cherry blossoms bloom. Students are taught to respect other people and to be gentle to animals and nature. Thus, the children are taught qualities like grit, self-control, and justice. In Japanese schools, students have to clean the classrooms, cafeterias, and toilets by themselves. Fourth, one of Japan’s many achievements in technology is the high speed bullet trains, known as the Shinkansen, reaching speeds up to 320 km/hr. The Shinkansen services in Japan began in 1964 when the Tokaido Shinkansen Line began services between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka. Fifth, one of the most famous landmarks in Japan is the Tokyo Skytree. It is the tallest tower in Japan, with the height of 2,080 feet. The Skytree has been built to stand firm even if a magnitude 7 earthquake were to strike beneath the