Incredibly, against the backdrop of the untiring development of modern technogenic developments, the national traditions and culture of Japan remain virtually unchanged, beginning with the medieval period! This also applies to the Japanese national costume , traditional interior, literary language, tea ceremony, kabuki theater, and other, equally interesting and unique Japanese traditions. The number of various Japanese rituals that are either mandatory or recommended for compliance is incredibly huge. The whole life of a native Japanese is a network of traditions. Most brightly they are shown at dialogue of inhabitants of the Country of a rising sun.
Relationship between people
Every Japanese considers it his duty to take care of natural resources. He is genuinely struck by the beautiful scenery of nature, weather phenomena, flowers and the sea. An inseparable element of the life of the Japanese is the ceremony of contemplation. It is no less touching and striking to observe relations in Japanese society. There is no place for handshakes, which are replaced by bows. The Japanese are distinguished by hospitality, courtesy, respect and courtesy. They never refuse directly, therefore all their requests and wishes are carefully considered, so as not to put the interlocutor in an embarrassing situation. In the most unpleasant and difficult situations on the faces of the Japanese you can see a smile. Europeans are discouraged and even annoyed. But familiarity and communication on a close (in the literal sense) distance are considered unacceptable. Probably, it is somehow connected with a maniacal passion for cleanliness and hygiene. And do not try to look into the eyes of the Japanese - this is a sign of aggression, like active gesticulation.
Life and traditions of the Japanese
Modern Japanese traditions also apply to everyday life. In a public place you will not see smokers. Smoking in the house, car, office is allowed only if the others agreed to this. In Japan, traditions and modernity are closely intertwined. So, against the backdrop of a luxurious interior in high-tech style, one can see old straw tatami. By the way, you can only step on them with bare feet. Shoes with straw matte are sacrilegious. And it does not matter where the rug is - in the house or the temple. By the way, in each house near the toilet you will see slippers, in which you have to change shoes to go to the restroom.
Great attention to the Japanese tradition of eating. Before the meal, you should wipe the face and hands with hot "osobory" napkins, and dishes on the table are placed in a strict order and only in the dishes that are intended for them. All dishes on the table are exposed simultaneously. Note, and the serving items, and the dishes themselves have sex, that is, they are "female" and "male". The rules for handling traditional bamboo chopsticks "Hasi" are so complex that it is not easy for a European to master them. The first dishes Japanese drink, but do not eat with spoons. Spoons are used only when serving the New Year soup "o-zoni" and soups with noodles. By the way, the smacking of the Japanese is not considered bad form. They think that smacking helps
The age of a person is a cult for the Japanese. This is manifested in all spheres of life. Even at the dinner table, you can start eating after all those present who are older than you have already done so.
No less interesting are the holidays, which are saturated in Japan with traditions. If for the European New Year - it's fun and gifts, then for the Japanese - a period of self-purification, prayer, self-improvement. Mark the inhabitants of Japan and the Day of the founding of the state, and the Day of Spring, and many other holidays, most of which are unofficial.