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Customs of the Japanese

Explore the deep-rooted customs and history of Japan, from the code of the Samurai to traditional etiquette and communication. Discover the essence of Bushido and the significance of rituals like Seppuku. Dive into Japanese language, cuisine, relationships, and arts, like Aikido and Bonsai. Unveil the mystery of Geishas and the elegance of Kimonos in this enriching lesson on Japanese traditions.

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Customs of the Japanese

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  1. Customs of the Japanese Lesson #7 World History

  2. Japanese Attitude • Quiet, peaceful, art loving, nature loving • Ferocious, determined, never quit, must win

  3. Culture based on Samurai Click – first 30 sec • Warriors • Ruling class • A full 10% of society • Absolute control over other 90% • Demanded respect and honor Click

  4. Samurai are NOT Ninja • Ninja are assassins • Ninja are sneaky • Samurai do not hide • Samurai WANT to be seen in battle A ninja never wanted to be seen A Samurai always wanted to be seen

  5. ► “Knights of Japan” ► Highly respected and feared ► Followed _____________ (their Code of ethics) Carried a katana (sword) very sharp light weight, curved Japan’s culture based on Samurai culture Katana click Bushido

  6. BUSHIDO (The way of the warrior) Bushi = warrior (the way) “Do” = Tao • Courage • Honor • Obedience • Loyalty click

  7. Seppuku: Ritual Suicide by Sword It is honorable to die in this way. Kaishaku – his “seconds”

  8. Shinto Kami – spirits in nature Ex: Kazi: the wind Kami-Kazi: the spirit of the wind

  9. Japanese Language • Hello: (mushi-mushi on phone) • Thank you: • Your Welcome: • Good bye: • I love you: • One: Two: Three: KONI-CHIWA ARIGATO ASHI-TA-MASH-TAY SAYANORA ASHI-TA-MA-SU SUN NEE ICHEE

  10. Verbal communication in Japan • Avoid directly saying NO • Slurp noodles • Never talk about unappetizing things at meals • Always show respect • Call adults ____ - san (ex: Jacoby-san; Hibbs-san)

  11. Non-verbal communication in Japan • Avoid looking into eyes • Most important guest sits farthest from entrance • NO SHOES inside house

  12. Japanese Writing • 3 types • Kanji – Ideographs (2000) • Katakana – phonetic (カタカナ) • Hiragana – phonetic (fancy) • More general – no indication of plural

  13. Practice Writing

  14. Write your name in Katakana On card: Phoenitic (small) Katakana (LARGE) Your name (small) japanesetranslator.co.uk/dictionaries/your-name-in-japanese/ Or Google “translate katakana” and choose the second choice. (“your name in Japanese)

  15. Practice Writing

  16. Food in Japan • Sticky rice with almost every meal (even breakfast) • Small portions, eye for perfection • Seafood and rice • Often sit on floor

  17. Description of Eating (five sentences)

  18. Dating in Japan • No time for romance in high school • No time for romance after college • Most marriages are arranged • Not much PDA

  19. Description of Dating

  20. Aikido • Ai = harmony • Ki = chi • Do = Tao • Defensive – restore harmony • Use force of attacker • “spin like a door on a hinge” click

  21. Bonsai Tree Tiny tree Precise cutting artistically designed

  22. Education • Long hours in school • Wear uniforms • MUST be in class for notes • Pressure is HIGH for teens

  23. Description of School in Japan

  24. The Kimono • Looks like a bath robe • Men and women • Worn in the home • Worn to “traditional” ceremonies, like weddings

  25. The Geisha click • Only found in Japan • Only women • Purpose: entertain men • Goal: make men feel good • NOT prostitutes

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