Essays on Japanese Culture
One of the oldest societies in Asia, Japan has a rich culture full of ancient rituals, social customs, traditions, and powerfully held beliefs all with a strong connection to religion and nature. It is the influence of Buddhism and Shinto that has initiated the evolution of the Japanese culture over hundreds of years, marrying ancient...
When society recalls the words ‘Japanese culture’, the first image that pops into our mind is of the kimono. In reality, the historic roots and the philosophical branches of the Japanese culture and traditions spreads far deeper than we believe. The recognition of Japanese vogue began steadily after the Second World War. During the country’s...
The population of Japan and China combined is one billion, five hundred, twelve million and eight hundred thousand. Surprisingly, the background of Japan is based on China’s background. China is also known as Zhong Guo– The Middle Kingdom. They chose this name for themselves because the Chinese used to believe China was in the middle...
Throughout time, art has inspired and been inspired. This is seen through many movements that have taken influence from cultures and art from other parts of the world. Western art in particular has been greatly influenced by Japanese painting and woodblock prints. The further development of trade between Asia and Europe allowed the convergence of...
Perception Definition: The process through which people translate sensory impressions into a coherent and unified view of the world surrounding them. Though necessarily based on incomplete and unverified information, perception is equated with reality for most practical purposes and guides human behavior overall. Perception can be defined as our knowing, recognizing and interpreting of sensory...
The epitome of Japanese society and culture: The evolution of Japanese anime from Taisho period to Heisei period (1912-2018) Every country has their own unique culture identity and features. For some Asian countries, such as China, there are long and spectacular histories. For some other western countries, there are cultures influenced by religious beliefs. Likewise,...
