https://padlet.com/dhanson19/xhr4oxvh9uo6 Japan has always fascinated me in terms of culture, history and traditions. It is a place I have always wanted to go to, based off of my love for Japanese food. en-us 2019-05-06 14:37:13 UTC 2025-05-25 17:34:40 UTC hello@padlet.com dhanson19 https://padlet.com/dhanson19/xhr4oxvh9uo6/wish/357209431 Diving into Japan: Japan has always struck me as a fascinating and interesting place filled with culture, history, and beauty. I chose Japan so that I can learn a little more about the way they live, and what motivates Japan’s traditions.]]> 2019-05-06 14:41:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dhanson19/xhr4oxvh9uo6/wish/357209431 dhanson19 https://padlet.com/dhanson19/xhr4oxvh9uo6/wish/357214494 Japanese culture and religion revolves around nature. At the Ise Shinto Temple (which is also surrounded by rocks and evergreen trees to pray at) there are several shrines to worship different deities.]]> 2019-05-06 14:50:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dhanson19/xhr4oxvh9uo6/wish/357214494 dhanson19 https://padlet.com/dhanson19/xhr4oxvh9uo6/wish/357215861 Sushi was a traditional meal in Japanese culture in the past, as they enjoyed eating raw fish, beef, or even chicken. This meal of only the raw meat or fish was called sashimi. They then started to preserve the raw food in beds of rice wrapped in seaweed, known as sushi.]]> 2019-05-06 14:53:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dhanson19/xhr4oxvh9uo6/wish/357215861 dhanson19 https://padlet.com/dhanson19/xhr4oxvh9uo6/wish/357642210 The traditional clothing worn by the Japanese is the Kimono. Some people wear the Kimono daily as a form of respect, although they are less formal than the Kimonos that people wear for holidays.]]> 2019-05-07 14:30:09 UTC https://padlet.com/dhanson19/xhr4oxvh9uo6/wish/357642210 dhanson19 https://padlet.com/dhanson19/xhr4oxvh9uo6/wish/357645744 This festival occurs during the third weekend of May (this year it is from May 17 - May 19). Sanja Matsuri occurs in celebration of the founders of Sensoji Temple. Through the festival there are portable shrines in which Shinto deities are worshipped. The celebration is said to bring good fortune to the local residents and businesses.]]> 2019-05-07 14:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/dhanson19/xhr4oxvh9uo6/wish/357645744 dhanson19 https://padlet.com/dhanson19/xhr4oxvh9uo6/wish/357650552 This painting is by Katsushika Hokusai and depicts a tsunami while Mount Fuji is rising in the background. This particular painting was influenced by western art. ]]> 2019-05-07 14:45:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dhanson19/xhr4oxvh9uo6/wish/357650552 dhanson19 https://padlet.com/dhanson19/xhr4oxvh9uo6/wish/357654054 The Taiko is a drum that is traditionally used in Japanese music. This drum was historically used during wars to intimidate the enemy or communicate commands throughout the allied army, which then later began being used for Japanese music. It is now used in several traditional Japanese tunes, and is used at several festivals and events throughout Japan.]]> 2019-05-07 14:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/dhanson19/xhr4oxvh9uo6/wish/357654054 dhanson19 https://padlet.com/dhanson19/xhr4oxvh9uo6/wish/358181863 This is an hour long video of a traditional instrumental tune based off of the two Japanese forms of music: Koto and Shakuhashi]]> 2019-05-08 18:03:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dhanson19/xhr4oxvh9uo6/wish/358181863 dhanson19 https://padlet.com/dhanson19/xhr4oxvh9uo6/wish/358184474 To further dive into the illustration presented, Mount Fuji is a popular volcano in Japan. It is the coutry’s tallest peak at about 3,776 meters. It has been a pilgrimage site for centuries, and is considered one of Japan’s three sacred mountains. Tourists and even residents enjoy hiking through the trails below or through the volcano to understand a deeper meaning of history and to appreciate the nature and scenery that is present.]]> 2019-05-08 18:08:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dhanson19/xhr4oxvh9uo6/wish/358184474