Reasons for the formation of Japanese customs and customs

Kimono is a traditional costume of the Japanese nation, which was formed on the basis of the costume of China in the Tang Dynasty through the evolution of 1000 years. The Japanese vividly expressed their feelings about art with kimonos. There are many kinds of kimonos, regardless of color, texture and style, which have undergone thousands of years of changes. Not only are there obvious differences between men and women (men's kimonos are monotonous in color, black, with few styles, thin belts, simple accessories and convenient to wear; Women's kimonos have rich colors, wide belts, various types and styles, and many accessories), and according to different occasions and times, people will wear different kimonos to show caution (women's kimonos include wedding kimonos, adult kimonos, evening ceremony kimonos, banquet ceremony kimonos and general dresses). The weaving, dyeing and embroidery of kimono itself, as well as the complicated rules when wearing it (pay attention to wearing clogs and cloth socks when wearing kimono, and comb different hairstyles according to the types of kimono) make it look like a work of art. Designers constantly innovate in color and texture, and apply various bold designs to colors, so that modern impressions can be skillfully integrated into classical forms. Kimono styles are extremely diverse, including weddings, banquets, funerals, ceremonies, spring, summer, autumn and winter. According to the pattern and texture of kimono, there are more noble and inferior points. Today, kimono is not only a favorite dress for weddings, banquets, funerals and ceremonies, but also kimono and its accessories have become indoor decorations.

Japanese literature and art

Japanese domestic literature is colorful, some are imported, some are classical entertainment with a long history. For example:

Nengju: It is an extremely noble stage art and a simple lyric drama, which is performed in the religious ceremony of Shinto programs.

The rhyming of lines, plot, classical music and the recitation of symbolic actions of actors are the characteristics of neng opera. The actors are wearing15th century costumes. The main characters also wear masks to show their various characteristics.

The top of the habitable stage resembles the roof of a Shinto temple. The equipment is simple, which is very suitable for concentration.

Kabuki: Kabuki is a more popular theatrical art than Nengju. Different from Nengju, its success comes from the audience's welcome and support. The success that can be cited is sponsored by the shogunate and the court. Kabuki is characterized by rhyming lines, wonderful dances, sweet music, luxurious clothes, colorful makeup and other carefully designed ornaments. What surprises foreigners most is that the heroine in the play is always played by a man. Large theaters have programs with English annotations.

Lewen Opera: This puppet show is another kind of stage entertainment in Japan, which is not only loved by the Japanese public, but also enjoys a high reputation internationally. Puppet shows are mostly operated by three people, and each puppet uses three joysticks to make the puppets perform vivid actions. Accompaniment is inherent music and traditional folk songs, and their costumes are gorgeous and moving.

Cherry blossom dance: The cherry blossom dance in the cherry blossom season is popular in Kyoto. Dancers wearing bright kimonos are particularly moving in the traditional Japanese music. The most famous ones are Du Yong (April 1 day to April 30) and Yachuan Yong (May 1 day to 24 and1October 15 to 1 1 July 7).

Musical: It is very prosperous in Japan. There are famous song and dance troupes such as Treasure and Matsuzaka, and the actors are young women who have undergone strict training.

enjoy flowers

There is a Japanese proverb: "Hot and cold go to the other side". The other shore refers to the annual vernal equinox and autumnal equinox, which means that it is no longer cold at the vernal equinox, and summer heat disappears at the autumnal equinox. The cherry blossom season in Tokyo is generally in early April, the annual flower season. Although the cherry blossom festival lasts for about a week, there is only one day on a sunny day, which happens to be a rest day, and bloom lasts for 5 or 6 minutes. If it coincides with the meeting, it will be good luck. In a moment of hesitation, when it is gone, it is no longer spring, and we can only look forward to the coming year in the oblique wind and drizzle.

The habit of enjoying flowers comes from hiking, and the happiness of enjoying flowers may not be all about watching flowers. Japanese people dress up as "sunshine". Imagine that when everything is updated, you are wearing colorful "sunshine" pictures, with new green eyes and flowers, calling friends and friends, taking food and wine, and enjoying cherry trees. When you are full of food and drink, you should rub your shoulders to find peach blossoms. Yoshinoya has the largest variety of cherry blossoms in Japan, and Tokyo is Yoshinoya's hometown. Tokyo is also the capital of the Edo period, so there are not a few famous flower viewing places since the Edo period. Here are some famous cherry blossom viewing places in Tokyo. Japanese food

Generally, westerners think that Japanese cuisine is only beef hot pot or sushi with weird appearance, but in recent years, Japanese cuisine has become famous all over the world. Many tourists know how to taste fresh fish and tender fried shrimp when they go to Japan, and some tourists are going to Japan to indulge in various traditional Japanese foods. In a word, enjoying Japanese food is the most unforgettable thing in your life.

The main course in Japan is fish. "Sashimi" is a unique delicacy in Japan, and raw food is also a very healthy way to eat, which can reduce the loss of nutrients in fish more than cooking. The methods of Japanese cooking fish are mostly low-temperature cooking and steaming.

eating habits

Japanese cold noodles are placed on bamboo boards, picked up with chopsticks and eaten in cold soup. Some restaurants don't have spoons, so Japanese people are used to picking them up and drinking soup.

night life

Japanese people are used to drinking in groups after work. In the entertainment center of metropolis, there are bars, discos and nightclubs everywhere.

Japanese drinks

Beer: Japanese people like to drink beer best, whether it is draft beer or bottled beer. In summer, some department stores have outdoor beer halls, which attract a large number of tourists.

Sake: Sake can be drunk hot or cold. No matter what kind of sake is the best match for Japanese cuisine. Wine tastes fragrant and sweet, and it is easy to get drunk if you drink too much.

Whiskey: Japanese people like to drink whisky with ice and water (Mizuwari).

Table wine: The western restaurant has Japanese-made and imported table wine. China restaurants also serve Shaoxing wine.

Soju: This wine is made of sweet potato, barley, sucrose and other raw materials. The filtered alcohol is a bit like vodka.

Drinking etiquette

Ordinary Japanese pubs have an easy-going and relaxed atmosphere, and customers in the same trade will pour beer to each other. If a group of people go to drink, they can't drink the first cup until everyone raises their glasses and says "cheers"