The Culture of Japan,With economic, cultural and religious influence from neighboring Asian states, Japan has produced a unique culture of its own. Now lets enjoy the charm(魅力) of Japanese culture and look at some of its popular icons.,Contents,life society art culture,clothes,The traditional dress of Japan is the kimono（和服）. Kimonos, which are generally made of silk, have large sleeves and reach from the shoulders all the way down to the heels. They are tied with a wide belt . Kimonos are now usually worn only on special occasions, weddings, and graduation ceremonies.,the style,Kimonos range from extremely formal to casual. The level of formality of womens kimono is determined mostly by the pattern of the fabric, and color. Young womens kimonos have longer sleeves, signifying that they are not married, and tend to be more elaborate than similarly formal older womens kimono.5 Mens kimonos are usually one basic shape and are mainly worn in subdued colors. Formality is also determined by the type and color of accessories, the fabric, and the number or absence of kamon (family crests), with five crests signifying extreme formality.5 Silk is the most desirable, and most formal, fabric. Kimonos made of fabrics such as cotton and polyester generally reflect a more casual style和服的范围从非常正式的去休闲。形式化程度的女性的和服是由模式确定主要的面料和颜色。年轻女性的和服袖子长,意味着他们不结婚,往往是更复杂的比同样正式老年妇女的和服。5男人的和服通常是一个基本的形状和主要是穿在柔和的颜色。手续也取决于类型和颜色的配件、面料、号码或没有加们(家徽),有5个波峰代表极端拘谨。5丝绸是最理想,最正式的,织物。和服织物制作的如棉和聚酯通常反映出一个更加随意的风格,Kimonos range from extremely formal to casual. The level of formality of womens kimono is det,with camera,on the Modern city,Japan has absorbed many ideas from other countries over the course of its history, including technology, customs, and forms of cultural expression, and has developed its unique culture while integrating these imports. The Japanese lifestyle today is a rich blend of Asian-influenced traditional culture and Western-influenced modern culture.,food,Sushi,Nowadays, sushi bars are everywhere.,Japanese cuisine,Japanese food mostly consists of fish instead of meat, and also soybeans, so it is good for the health. Foods that are most well received by foreigners are tempuratempur天妇罗, sukiyaki suki:j:ki: 鸡素烧, sushi su:i: 寿司, sashimi s:i:mi生鱼片, buckwheat noodles荞麦面条, and soybean curd,First:Tempuratempur天妇罗,2/Sukiyakisuki:j:ki: 鸡素烧,Sukiyaki is one of the representative foods of Japan. The name comes from the farmer spade sometimes used to cook on. Sukiyaki refers directly to broiling beef on the spade, along with soybean curd, leeks, and vegetables. The seasoning 调料includes soy sauce s:s, sweet sake, and sugar.,3Buckwheat bkwi:t noodles荞麦面条,Buckwheat noodles or soba is also a typical Japanese dish. There are some people that eat soba at least once a day. Many office workers make it a habit to have soba for lunch. Soba noodles are a mixture of buckwheat, flour flau 面粉and eggs. It looks similar to spaghetti in shape. It is first boiled, and then dipped in a soup made of soy sauce, salt, sweet sake, and bonitobni:tu shavings when it is being eaten. Because soba is long, it is considered a symbol of long life.,Eating a Meal Before eating, Japanese people say “itadakimasu,“ a polite phrase meaning “I receive this food.“ This expresses thanks to whoever worked to prepare the food in the meal. After eating, people once again express their thanks for the meal by saying “gochiso sama deshita,“ which literally means “it was quite a feast.“,The Japanese Dining Table,The most traditional Japanese meal is a serving of plain, white rice, along with a main dish (fish or meat), some kind of side dish (often cooked vegetables), soup and pickled vegetables.,Geisha,The word Geisha is derived from “Gei”, which in Japanese performance or entertainer, and “sha”, which means “person”, and dates back 400 years ago to the Edo period（江户时代）. During this period the Geisha entertained at banquets and social gatherings by playing Shamise(日本三弦琴), singing, and giving dance performances.,Geisha,There is often a misconception（误解） by some that Geisha are prostitutes（娼妓）, but nothing could be further from the truth Geisha are refined and cultured girls and woman who are highly trained in a variety of traditional skills. Besides playing Shamisen（日本三弦琴）, singing, and dancing, the Geisha perform the Japanese tea ceremony, and are well versed(精通的) in the art of conversation. Many learn to speak English to entertain Western guests.,The training involved in becoming a Geisha is very rigorous（严格的）, and because of this the numbers of Geisha are declining. Today in Japanese hotels and restaurants Geisha still entertain at banquets and socialize with guests, and the role of the Geisha in Japanese society is always a source of curiosity for tourists.,sumo （），古称素舞，起源于中国，唐朝时传入日本，由两名大力士裸露上身，互相角力。日本有关相扑比较确切的文字记载，是八世纪初编纂成的日本书纪，书内记述第三十五代天皇（六四一六四五年）为了接待古代朝鲜百济国使者，召集了宫廷卫士举行相扑竞赛。尽管有人称，中国相扑和日本有关系。但日本的相扑是否由中国输入，目前没见到明确记载。后来成为日本的国技，日本的国