Japan is a country with a unique color and centuries-old traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation. This country can keep up with the times, but at the same time does not lose its identity.
- aesthetics play a huge role in Japanese life
Whereas in the West aesthetics is perceived more as a philosophy, in Japan it is considered an integral part of everyday life. - There is no concept of looting.
Japan is prone to earthquakes, but looting does not occur during natural disasters. It is not even known if there is such a word in the Japanese dictionary. - The Japanese language includes several levels of politeness
There are 4 levels of politeness in Japanese: conversational, respectful, polite and very polite. There are specific rules for choosing the right type of speech. - There are almost no guest workers in Japan
Japan is a country with a distinctive culture. Until recently there were almost no guest workers there, because the minimum wage of a foreign worker exceeded the average salary of a Japanese. Only highly qualified specialists were allowed into the country. - Adoption of adult males was common in the country
The practice of male adoption, makoyoshi, dates back to the 13th century. The family plays an important role in Japanese society. Usually sons are at the head of the family or business. - The Japanese garden as a separate art form
The basic principles of Japanese gardening were established in the 8th century. Land in Japan is a very valuable resource, and the residents of Japan are trying to use every available centimeter. - Amazing Animals
For animal lovers in Japan all conditions have been created. The country has numerous cafes, where you can interact with cats, dogs and birds. - Tokyo Disneyland – one of the best in the world
Japanese Disneyland is the first Disney park built outside of America. - Lifetime hiring is common in Japan
Large corporations and government agencies in Japan often have a “lifetime” employment contract with an employee. - The institution of error recognition is extremely important
Bushido is the code of the samurai which is still relevant in Japan today. Honor and acceptance of mistakes are key components of Japanese culture and play an important role in life. - Physical punishment of children is forbidden by law
This year the Japanese government approved a bill that bans corporal punishment of minor children as an educational measure. - You can have a Pokemon-style wedding in Japan
Japan knows a lot about unusual celebrations. For example, they often hold colorful weddings based on famous video games or anime. - Tokyo is recognized as one of the best cities in the world
In 2015, Tokyo was voted the safest city in the world in terms of personal safety, cybersecurity, infrastructure and health. - Japan is the first country in the world for the number of long-livers
The Japanese have the highest life expectancy in the world with an average of 84 years. - Hospitality