![]() ![]() A Dance festival held during the Obon-Week (the week when the spirits of the deceased are believed to visit the world). The largest parade in Japan which started in the 800’s when there was an epidemic similar to the Coronavirus. Locals usually participate in these festivals by wearing a yukata and sandals. Each of the 47 Japanese prefectures has a different festival which usually takes place in the summer. There are relatively a higher number of festivals in Japan compared to other countries because Japanese religions are related to celebrating the harvest seasons and seasonal changes. Many foreigners are surprised that there are no trash cans in public areas but everywhere is still clean. ![]() ![]() Lastly, in Japan, people are obsessed with hygiene: they take off their shoes when entering someone’s house and take a bath almost everyday. When a Japanese baby is born, the ceremony is held in the Shinto shrine and when someone dies the ceremony takes place in a Buddhist temple. Additionally, Japanese people have two religions at the same time: they are both Buddhist and Shintoist. I respect you.” Bowing longer with a higher degree of angle means more respect. People often bow to convey the message: “I am not above you. Japanese people always display modesty and humility. You can find out hundreds of Japanese customs and the rules of the etiquette here. Participating in the firework festivals or bon odori festivals during the summer by wearing a yukata.Bathing in the evening rather than in the morning.Eating a special meal called “osechi” during the new year’s day.Throwing beans at people who dressed as demons during the “setsubun” festival.Decorate one’s house with dolls for the annual “girls day” and decorate the house with the samurai figure for the annual “boys day”.Wearing slippers when using the restroom.Symbolically washing hands when entering a shrine.Making the slurping sound when eating noodles.Not shaking hands and not hugging when meeting with loved ones.Taking off shoes when entering someone’s house.Some of the interesting traditions that surprise foreigners are: Since harmony is very important in Japan, there are many customs, traditions and etiquette rules to create social bonding between people. It is a Japanese custom to wear a yukata (summer kimono) and dance to the rhythm of taiko drums during the Bon Odori Festival held in the summer. ![]()
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