Foreign Customs Series -- Japan

Author: Fan Zuoshen
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Publish Date: 1998-11-01
Features: "Japan" consists of ten chapters. The Japanese archipelago is divided into one capital, one prefecture, and forty-three prefectures. Each place has its own geographical features and folk customs. Chapter "Island Climate and Customs" and Chapter "A Tour of Island Customs" provide detailed introductions to the capitals, prefectures, and sub-prefectures of Japan. The Japanese love nature and have a strong sense of group identity. From the perspective of ethnic characteristics, what specific traits do the Japanese possess? This will be elaborated on in Chapter 3. The Way of Tea, the Way of Incense, the Way of Flowers, the Way of Calligraphy, and the Way of Poetry are representations of traditional Japanese culture. Especially the Way of Tea, with its elegant settings, refined procedures, etiquette, and minimalist Zen style, leaves a deep impression.