Foreign Customs Series Japan

Author: Fan Zuoshen
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Publish Date: 2003-08-22
Features: "Japan" consists of ten chapters. The Japanese archipelago is divided into one capital, one prefecture, and forty-three prefectures. Each location has its own geographical features and folk customs. Chapters "Island Climate and Culture" and "A Tour of Island Customs and Traditions" provide detailed introductions to the capitals, prefectures, and subprefectures of Japan. The Japanese people love nature and have a strong sense of group identity. From the perspective of national character, 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 Flower Arrangement, the Way of Calligraphy, and the Way of Poetry are representations of traditional Japanese culture. Especially, the elegant settings, refined procedures, etiquette, and austere Zen style of the Way of Tea leave a deep impression.