What is Japan famous for?

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What is Japan famous for?

What is Japan famous for?

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Scooter Campbell

Why is Japanese so popular?

It’s a toss up between the popularity of Japanese media, the myth of Japan being a technologically advanced country, and the prence of Japan in certain cultural circles (like religion and sports).

Anime, manga, film, and video games continue to be strong, and there is a (albeit misguided) idea that if you learn Japanese, you can enjoy this media without needing a translation. To be fair, I was one of those people too, but the reality is that Japanese is extremely difficult to learn and master, and that it can take a decade of practice before you can approach even a simple scxt.

Many people also think that Japan is a highly advanced country and want to learn Japanese so they can work there. However, the reality is that Japan lags decades behind the rest of the developed world with regards to the IT sector, and I have read countless comments that suggest coming to Japan to work in IT is a good way to end your career.

Why is Japanese so popular?

This may be due to the popularity of the Japanese media, the myth of Japan as a technologically advanced country, and the prevalence of Japan in certain cultural circles, such as religion and sports.

Japanese anime, manga, movies, and video games (influence) are still strong, and there is a (albeit false) belief that if you learn Japanese, you can enjoy these mediums without the need for translation. To be fair, I'm one of those people too, but the reality is that Japanese is very difficult to learn and master, and even a simple lecture can take up to 10 years of practice.

Many people also consider Japan to be a highly developed country and want to learn Japanese so they can work there. However, the reality is that Japan lags behind other developed countries in the IT field by decades, and I have read countless reviews suggesting that coming to Japan to work in IT is a good way to end your career.

Last, you have academia and culture. For the most part, a lot of what we know in the west about mainstream Buddhism comes from Japanese transmissions of Chinese schools and works (with South Asian and Indian schools being largely unknown in the west), so pursuing an academic career in Religious Studies usually comes with Japanese attached. A number of other cultural areas of academia are the same. Outside of academia, a good number of martial arts (less so now) come from Japan, and so there is an idea that higher mastery and appreciation can be supported by linguistic skill. Additionally, baseball is nova hot in Japan, and those hoping to play in Japan (who number more than you’d think) usually need Japanese to do so.

Finally, you have influence in the academic and cultural spheres. For the most part, what we know about mainstream Buddhism in the West comes from the Japanese diffusion of Chinese schools and works (schools in South Asia and India are largely unknown in the West), and as a result, academic careers pursuing religious studies are often related to the Japanese language. The same is true for many other areas of culture in academia. Outside of academia, a lot of martial arts (and now less) come from Japan, so there's an argument that language skills can support you to become more proficient and more appreciative. In addition, baseball is a very popular sport in Japan, and those who wish to play in Japan (there are more people than you might think) often need Japanese to do so.

Peter Fuchs

My take on this simple yet intriguing question:

Gun-free Japan. Patrick notes how Ieyasu abolished the manufacture and use of guns, practically the only society in history to ban a lethal weapon. (The wonderful book on the topic is Giving up the Gun by the late Prof. Noel Perrin). BUT Japan accomplished this feat TWICE - since 1945, for all practical purpose, guns are banned in Japan (a few hunting and sports guns aside). We live without fear of drive-by and high-school shootings.

Mt. Fuji, “geisha,” sakura: The durability of Japan’s clichéd cultural icons is remarkable - other countries have volcanos, traditional garb and flower-filled parks, but none quite like these.

Cameras: It is also remarkable that Japan should dominate the world’s photographic market via its many global brands, notably Nikon and Canon, that every 4 years have an Olympics of their own - to see which is the most favored by the professional cameramen (and women). Sure, Steve Jobs made sure his iPhone would put a huge dent in their profits, but most of the image sensors are still made by Sony.

My take on this simple and interesting question is:

Firearms are prohibited from entering Japan. Patrick notes that Ieyasu abolished the manufacture and use of firearms, which was actually the only society in history that banned lethal weapons. (A good book on this topic is "Give Up the Firearms" by the late Professor Noel Perrin). But since 1945, Japan has achieved this feat twice, banning firearms (except for a few hunting and sporting firearms) for practical purposes. We live without the fear of speeding car shoots and high school shootings.

Mount Fuji, 'geisha', cherry blossoms: Japan's traditional cultural icons endure – other countries have volcanoes, traditional costumes and flower-filled parks, but none of them can compare to Japan.

Cameras: It's also worth noting that Japan should dominate the world photography market through its many global brands, especially Nikon and Canon, hosting its own Olympics every four years – see which one is most popular with professional photographers (and women). Sure, Steve Jobs made sure that his iPhone would have a huge impact on their profits, but most image sensors were still made by Sony.

Motorcycles: It is incredible that Japan has 4 global motorcycle brands (Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki) that routinely compete at the highest levels of track and dirt competition. More incredible yet is the impact of the Honda 50cc scooters and bikes on providing mobility and hence economic empowerment across SE Asia.

“Umami” - the taste sensation that chefs and gourmets around the world now recognize as part of the “magic” of Japanese cuisine, in all its many varieties. One readily available source is the ubiquitous bottle of Kikkoman soy sauce, the “universal seasoning,” according to writer David Russell.

Anime: While Disney pioneered the production of “animated films” such as the classic Fantasia and much later saw the strategic value of buying the Pixar (think Toy Story) business from Steve Jobs, Japanese visual arts gave rise to a distinctive genre known as “anime” that draws on the style and imagery of Edo-era wood-block prints (often bound into books called “manga” ie. cartoon books), featuring ghosts, warriors, romantic lovers.

Motorcycles: Incredibly, there are four global motorcycle brands in Japan (Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, and Kawasaki) that regularly compete at the highest levels of track and dirt bike racing. It's incredible – and even more incredible is that the Honda 50cc motorcycles and bikes provide mobility that gives an economic impact across the Southeast Asian region.

"Umami" – Chefs and foodies around the world now recognize this as part of the "magic" of Japanese cuisine (and many variations). An easily accessible source is the ubiquitous swastika soy sauce, which, according to writer David Russell, is the "all-purpose condiment."

Anime: While Disney pioneered the production of "animated films" such as the classic Fantasia and saw strategic value in later buying the Pixar (think Toy Story) business from Steve Jobs, the Japanese visual arts gave rise to a unique genre called "anime" that borrowed the style and imagery of Edo period woodblock prints (often bound into manga, cartoon books) with themes of ghosts, warriors, romantic lovers.

Samurai: 武士道, the way of the warrior, is a stunning and inextricable element of Japanese culture, its influence lingers everywhere, from fine castles to sublime sushi knives, the “wabi-sabi” elegance of courtier fashion and design, in the martial arts, even the mindset of Japan’s talented athletes from the swimming pool to the wrestling gym.

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Kyoto: Spared bombing in the War, this ancient capital has modernized and reassembled itself to make room for cars, office buildings and broad thoroughfares, but it retains its elusive, subtly eroticized, behind-the-curtains allure, along with its magnificent temple architecture. It now struggles with the tsunami of inbound visitors and selfie sticks, but will manage that as it has for the past 1,000 years - on its own terms.

Wasabi, pickled ginger, soy sauce and RAW FISH. Blessed by proximity to the powerful Kuroshio ocean current (and far-flung networks of fishing fleets), Japan has evolved an incredible sea-food cuisine. If it lives in the water, it is edible - as any visit to the about to vanish Tsukiji Fish Market will reveal. (Whale-meat is fading from menus, but was served in public schools after the war as a valuable source of protein. Is our western slaughter of cows and pigs for burgers and wieners all that more “ethical” - perhaps not.)

Samurai, bushido is an amazing and inseparable element of Japanese culture, and its influence is everywhere, from the exquisite mansions to the exquisite sushi knives, the court fashion and design of "wabi-sabi", in martial arts, and even the mentality of talented athletes in Japan (from swimming pools to wrestling halls).

Kyoto, the ancient capital that survived the bombing of World War II, has been modernized, reassembled to make room for cars, office buildings, and wide avenues, but it still retains its elusive, subtle erotic overtones and behind-the-scenes charm, as well as its magnificent temple architecture. Now, it's grappling with the wave of inbound tourists and selfie sticks, but it will do it in its own way, as it has done for the past 1,000 years.

Wasabi, pickled ginger, soy sauce and sashimi, thanks to its proximity to the powerful Kuroshio Current, an extensive network of fishing fleets, Japan has developed an incredible seafood cuisine. If it lives in water, it's edible – something anyone who visits the soon-to-be-disappearing Tsukiji fish market will find out. (Whale meat is disappearing from the menu, but is available in schools after the war as a valuable source of protein.) Isn't it more "moral" for us Westerners to slaughter cows and pigs for burgers and sausages?—— maybe not. ）

Tobu Guru

Great Question!

Japan Is famous for their amazing history, Mt Fuji, unrivaled technology and Samurais. Many of those seem to have been touched on already, but current day Japan is becoming famous for many other things as well like Anime, Sushi, Sumo and Cherry Blossoms. I actually wrote an article about it here.

Good question!

Japan is known for its amazing history, Mount Fuji, unparalleled technology, and samurai. Many of these seem to have been mentioned, but nowadays Japan is also known for many other things, such as anime, sushi, sumo wrestling, and cherry blossoms. I wrote an article about it here.

Anime

Japan is responsible for creating anime with the earliest film dating back to 1917. However, anime didn’t become mainstream in Japan until the 1980’s but it quickly rose in popularity due to shows like Dragon Ball, and Gundam. Now its estimated at least over 1 billion people watch anime. As someone who has traveled all over Japan I can tell you that Anime is HUGE there!… look into Akihabara, the anime influence there is crazy.

anime

Japan is the birthplace of anime, with the earliest (anime) films dating back to 1917. However, it wasn't until the 80s of the 20th century that anime became mainstream in Japan, but thanks to shows like Dragon Ball and Gundam, anime quickly became popular. It is now estimated that at least more than 1 billion people watch anime. As someone who has been to all parts of Japan, I can tell you. Anime is popular there...... Take a look at Akihabara, where the anime influence is fanatical.

Utmost

Sumo is full contact wrestling in which two competitors attempt to force each other out of a ring… but you probably already knew that. Sumo originated about 2,000 years ago. Like most bouts of physical fitness it was used as entertainment for the elite. Sumo has fluctuated in popularity over the years, but it remains a staple of Japanese culture and for that reason it is one of the many things that Japan is famous for.

Sushi

The people of Southeast Asia originally created sushi in order to preserve fish for long periods of time. However, the Japanese people are responsible for transforming the original process, refining it into the food that we know today. Sushi is savory, delicious and very convenient to eat. For those reasons sushi has spread across the world like wildfire over the past 40 years.

sumo

Sumo wrestling is a type of all-contact wrestling in which two fighters try to push each other out of a circle...... But as you may already know, sumo wrestling originated about 2,000 years ago. Like most sports and fitness competitions, it is used as entertainment for the elite. Sumo's popularity has fluctuated over the years, but it is still an important part of Japanese culture, so it is one of the many sports that Japan is famous for.

sushi

Southeast Asians first invented sushi to preserve fish for a long time. However, the Japanese were responsible for changing the original process, refining it into the food we know today. The sushi is delicious and easy to eat. For these reasons, sushi has spread like wildfire around the world over the past 40 years.