Traditional Japan
History
Thousands of Years of Unique History in the Isolated Island
Religion
Not Religious, but also Subscribes to Buddhism and Shinto
Language
Unique Language Consists of Ideogram and Phonogram
Architecture
Uniquely Developed Wooden Architecture in Japan
Culture
Unique Culture Emphasizing Harmony of Japanese People
World Heritage
15 Cultural Heritages and 4 Natural Heritages of UNESCO
Samurai
Honorable Warriors with Spirit of Japanese Sword
Ninja
Specialist of Stealth and Assassination in Night Shadow
Katana
The Ultimate Weapon for Cutting with Soul of Samurai
Castle
Breathtaking Japanese Castle Design of Samurai Age
Japanese Garden
Displaying Japan’s Beautiful Four Distinctive Seasons
Geisha
Japan’s Attractive Entertainers from Samurai Age
Symbol
Every Japanese Have Own Symbolic Family Crest
Kabuki
Traditional Performing Arts from Samurai Period
Sushi
Worldwide Famous Japan’s Food Icon
Sake
Rice Wine, so Called “Sake” is a Gift of Craftsmanship
Origami
Japan’s Original Fine Art of Folding Paper
Bonsai
Japanese Art of Cultivating Natural Tree in a Container
Painting
Yamato-e, and Other Iconic Painting Styles of Japan
Ukiyo-e
World Famous Iconic Style of Painting in Japan
Poetry
Haiku, Tanka, and Other Attractive Japanese Poetries
Calligraphy
Originally Developed Calligraphy with “Zen” Mind
Ikebana
Distinctive Japanese Art of Flower Arrangement
Tea Ceremony
Japanese Art of Hospitality Mind by Serving Green Tea
Colors
More than 1000 Japanese Traditional Colors
Kimono
Traditional Garment Made from a Single Bolt of Fabric
Sumo
Worldwide Famous Japanese Iconic Martial Art
Karate
The Most Famous Japanese Martial Art in the World
Judo
The Oldest Martial Art for an Official Olympic Sport
Kendo
The Sport Originated from Samurai Swordplay Training
Kyudo
Traditional Art of Archery Using Japanese Bow, ‘Wakyu’
Aikido
Traditional Martial Art of Weaponless Self-defence
Yabusame
Refined Horseback Archery Developed in Samurai Culture
Traditional Music
One of the World’s Oldest Extant Style of Music
Shinto
Japanese Native Religion with 8 Millions Deities
Buddhism
Japan’s Biggest Religion for More Than 1500 Years
Zen
Developed in Japan Emphasizing Rigorous Meditation
Festival
One of a Kind “Matsuri” Festival Culture Developed in Japan
Modern Japan
Nature
Beautiful Four Distinctive Seasons Represent Japan
Animals
Surprising Biodiversity with 279 Endemic Species in Japan
Climate
Varies from Sub-frigid in North to Tropical in South
Geography
One of the Most Mountainous and Forested Nation
Amusement Parks
Japan is Home of Worldwide Popular Amusement Parks
Onsen
More Than 27,000 Hot-spring Spas in This Volcanic Islands
Robots
Japan is the World Biggest Producer of Robot
Shinkansen
The Fastest and the Most Advanced Bullet Train
Trains
Not only Bullet Train, but also Other Attractive Trains
Cars
One of the Biggest Producer of Automobile in the World
Motorcycles
The Biggest Producer of the Most Advanced Motorcycles
Inventions
World Changing Inventions from the Far East
Nobel Prize
Japan is the First and Most Nobel Laureates Country in Asia
Food
Famous Kobe Beef, Sushi and Other Tasty Cuisines
Green Tea
Green Tea, the Symbolic Tea of Japan
Snack
Japan is Home of Cute and Tasty Unique Snack Foods
Sweets
Beautiful and Artistic Confections Developed in Japan
Bento
Uniquely Developed Japanese Lunch Box Culture
Manga
1,000,000,000 “Manga” Comics Are Sold Every Year
Anime
One of the Biggest Supplier of Animation in the World
Music
The Second Largest Overall Music Market in the World
Characters
Japan is Home of Many World Famous Characters
Brands
Japan is Home of Many Worldwide Famous Brands
Government
The First Parliamentary Government in Asia
Economy
The 3rd Biggest Economy in the Small Island Country
Police
Japanese Law Enforcement Protecting the Safest Nation
National Parks
33 National Parks with Beautiful Japanese Natures
Sakura Cherry
Beautiful Symbolic Flower of Japan and Its Spring Season
Japanese Maple
Japanese Maple Representing Fascinating Autumn Scene
Traditional Japan
Modern Japan
