Japanese Culture Day by Samantha Davis https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki Research and find interesting cultural practices in Japanese culture. en-us 2022-11-04 04:39:32 UTC 2025-12-03 00:06:43 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3ef.png Japanese Culture Day davissr2 https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370236785 Bunka No Hi is a public holiday celebrated in the first week of November. Public Holiday since 1948]]> 2022-11-04 14:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370236785 Creepy Or Curious? The Rent-A-Cuddle CafeView this post on Instagram https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370248601 2022-11-04 15:05:35 UTC https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370248601 Sumo wrestling https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370249527 Sumo is said to have its roots in a Shinto ritual dance where the most powerful men displayed their strength in front of the kami (gods or spirits) as a sign of respect and gratitude to bring in a good harvest.]]> 2022-11-04 15:06:10 UTC https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370249527 Square watermelon https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370250818 She showers with panteen but i use water melon to keep me clean.
look at these exspensive melons 😏😏😏 ]]> 2022-11-04 15:06:55 UTC https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370250818 Naki Sumo https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370251281 Naki Sumo is a baby crying competition involves two sumo wrestlers each holding up a baby each. The referee then puts on scary masks in attempts to make the babies cry. The loudest and longest crier is declared the winner. This 400 year old tradition is said to keep the babies in good health!]]> 2022-11-04 15:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370251281 No street names 23foxs2 https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370251428 Japan uses a different address system than most countries. Instead they use large divisions called prefectures, and are broken down in cities, and some cities are broken down into wards. And these are divided into districts called Chomes.]]> 2022-11-04 15:07:21 UTC https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370251428 mochi making https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370251696 On the day of this tradition families have access to try many different kinds of mochi from different companies and businesses. But instead some families find it an entertaining tradition to make their own mochi on this day and enjoy their own making. Mochi are rise cakes traditionally made by pounding a variety of rice with a wooden hammer. ]]> 2022-11-04 15:07:31 UTC https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370251696 Godzilla is a registered citizen of Japan https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370252050 In 2015, Tokyo finally recognized Godzilla's fame, by officially making the King of Monsters a citizen of Japan.]]> 2022-11-04 15:07:43 UTC https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370252050 https://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/bonenkai https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370252217 Forget the Year party in japan! (BonenKai)  »  holidays and celebrations   »  bonenkai

Forget The Year Parties in Japan (Bonenkai)        posted by John Spacey, June 24, 2014
December is the busiest month of the year in Japan. People aren't busy shopping for Christmas — they're partying.Bonenkai (literally: “forget the year party”) are the most important parties of the year. As the name implies, the purpose of bonenkai is to forget the troubles of the past year and look forward to success in the next.Who Throws BonenkaiEvery company in Japan holds at least one bonenkai. In many cases, bonenkai happen at the company, department and team level.It's also common for friends to hold bonenkai. New Years is the most important Japanese holiday. It's usually spent with close family. Bonenkai is a way to celebrate the New Year (in advance) with friends.Many people are invited to dozens of parties in December.WhereBonenkai vary greatly from company to company. Large companies may rent a ballroom in an upscale hotel.Most small companies book an izakaya. As a result, Tokyo's izakaya are hopelessly booked up this time of year.Companies that are on a budget have their bonenkai on their premises.What to ExpectCompany bonenkai tend to be structured. There are usually a few speeches. Games are also common.Santa SuitsBonenkai aren't Christmas parties. Bonenkai traditions go back hundreds of years before most people in Japan had ever heard of Christmas. In Japan, Christmas is a work day.Nevertheless, a Christmas theme tends to emerge at many bonenkai. For example, people might wear santa suits.Second PartyAfter the bonenkai people usually have a 2nd party. At many companies, the bonenkai has a reputation as the most wild party of the year.If you enjoyed this article, please share it
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]]> 2022-11-04 15:07:50 UTC https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370252217 Pokemon cafe https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370252353 Pokemon is one of the top brands in Japan and one of the biggest video game series of all time. they have Pokemon themed snacks. almost everything is pokemon themed. there's several of them around the world and there is a game based off of this place.]]> 2022-11-04 15:07:56 UTC https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370252353 23shraderj https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370252424 "karate, (Japanese: “empty hand”) unarmed martial-arts discipline employing kicking, striking, and defensive blocking with arms and legs. Emphasis is on concentrating as much of the body’s power as possible at the point and instant of impact."]]> 2022-11-04 15:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370252424 Hatsuhinode Sunrise 23stewartw2 https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370252704 Hatsuhi (First sunrise) is the first sunrise on New Years Day. They have a big breakfast the morning of and there are numerous rituals. ]]> 2022-11-04 15:08:11 UTC https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370252704 Toro Nagashi https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370253864 https://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/japanese-traditions
Toro Nagashi is also known as floating lanterns. It is a ceremony that represents the journey of souls to the afterlife. It is a time of year when it's believed that the spirits of loved ones return to the world. ]]> 2022-11-04 15:08:52 UTC https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370253864 Kanamara Matsuri https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370255370 It is the Festival of the Iron Phallus (Penisfestival) Dating back to the 1600s, this festival was originally held as a means to guard  against sexually transmitted diseases. Be prepared for phallic hats, puppets, floats, costumes and even lollipops! ]]> 2022-11-04 15:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370255370 Arcade Culture 23bittnerl https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370257796 Due to more compacted living spaces, arcades never died out in japan. Multiple large venues still exist and host incredibly high level competition]]> 2022-11-04 15:11:31 UTC https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370257796 Hadaka Matsuri https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370258577 In Okayama, there are 9000 men, dressed only in loincloths fighting for 2 sticks. Every year, a priest will throw a pair of lucky sacred sticks into the crowd from a window 4 metres above ground. The crowd then has to fight for these sticks and stick them into a wooden measuring box to receive good luck and happiness for the year.]]> 2022-11-04 15:12:03 UTC https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370258577 https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370258704 Not shaking hands and not hugging when meeting with loved ones.

]]> 2022-11-04 15:12:08 UTC https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370258704 Kids Clean Their Own School https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370258726 The last 15 minutes of school Japan students pick up brooms and vacuums to pick up after themselves. Japan believes this is teaching a good lesson to the students. ]]> 2022-11-04 15:12:08 UTC https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370258726 Tipping is a insult https://padlet.com/davissr2/mco97ielgcj4e1ki/wish/2370261721 If you live in the States or in Europe, you probably can't imagine going out to eat and not leaving a tip. That’s just rude, right? But in Japan, you're being rude if you do leave a tip.

Many Japanese believe that good service should be the standard and if you attempt to leave a tip, it may well be refused.

A good rule of thumb is not to tip in a restaurant, no matter how odd it may seem to you. Just be polite and thank your server for their service. Hotel staff also don’t expect a tip, but some staff that work for tourist companies are accustomed to receiving tips so may be grateful to receive a small gratuity. Just be sure to be discreet and place the money in an envelope.

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