1. Multiplicity

Japanese culture is the product of the coexistence and mixture of multiple systems of Eastern and Western cultures. For example, the political system has learned from Western parliamentary politics and retained the traditional emperor system. It is a mixture of old and new politics. In terms of clothing, food and housing, combine Western style with a suit and kimono, Japanese food with Western food, and a Japanese-style room with a Western-style living room.

2. Uniformity

It means that there is not much difference in the customs and habits of different places. The Japanese have long developed the habit of attaching importance to the collective and the country, which can be seen as the main reason for the uniformity of Japanese culture.

3. Localization

As early as the Heian period, the Japanese created their own kana based on Chinese characters and perfected the Japanese writing form. Kamakura Buddhism is also an example of the Japanese improving Buddhism into Japanese Buddhism.

4. Utilitarianism

You cannot believe in God and Buddhism at the same time, for fear of being accused of being dishonest and suffering retribution. In terms of scientific research, the Japanese have always despised theoretical research, but attached great importance to the development of applied technology, and worked hard on specification improvement and quality.

Extended information

In Japan, cherry blossoms are regarded as auspicious things. In traditional weddings and other festive occasions, it is often necessary to drink a kind of cherry blossom soup, which is made by adding boiling water to salt-soaked cherry blossom petals, which is the auspicious meaning of cherry blossoms. April, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, is also the time for entering school and taking a job. It is a major turning point in life, so the cherry blossoms represent the image of a future full of brightness and hope.

In addition, there are streets, stations, towns, trademarks, meals, refreshments, and soups named after cherry blossoms everywhere in Japan.

Literaturers write poems about cherry blossoms, painters draw pictures of cherry blossoms, musicians compose songs praising cherry blossoms, banks print banknotes with cherry blossom patterns, factories produce cherry blossom handicrafts, and TV stations use cherry blossoms as the background to produce programs, and even organize special The charm and influence of cherry blossoms have penetrated into all areas of Japanese social life. Therefore, Japan is also called the "Land of Sakura".

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