THE NATURE LOVING JAPANESE CULTURE

Most of Japan’s history stands on its own. Because of the isolation of the Island of Japan from other countries, the history of Japan and its culture and traditions evolve on itself. The Japanese culture developed with little or almost no influence from outside countries, though Europe trade ships came about in the 16th century; it has little effect on the history and culture of the Japanese.

As said before, the Japanese culture evolved and developed with little outside influences. Even today the current Japanese traditions and cultures they do reflect those in the distant past. As you can see, the Japanese heritage remained intact and has little or no influence from other cultures of other countries. In the past, the Japanese really respect nature and do their best to take care and not damage it. Today, even in the dense populated, busy and high paced community of Japan, the respect of the people to nature still exists. Furthermore, the presence of nature in their arts, especially in Japanese painting, still exist and even in Japanese landscapes, nature is still reflected in their designs. Almost every traditional house in Japan has its own little backyard.Also, miniaturized bonsai trees are really popular in Japan. Even today the popular art of sumi-e, a traditional past time of the Japanese culture, still exist even today.

Another proof that the Japanese culture maintains its reverence to nature is that they have specific holidays dedicated in appreciation of Mother Nature. When the spring time and fall time comes, these days are considered public holidays. This holiday is known as Greenery Day or Midori no hi in Japanese. In the months of February until April is the blossom viewing season or Hanami in Japanese. Mostly, they held Hanami parties all over Japan near Cherry blossoms. Trust me, these beautiful Cherry blossoms or Sakura in Japanese are a must see. You will be amazed on these beautiful trees and how they bring a smile to your face.

As you can see, Japanese culture defines the Japanese as real nature lovers. Of course, the Japanese traditions and cultures do not stop there. There are still a lot of things we can discuss about the Japanese but still, I do hope after reading this article you have learned a thing or two about the nature loving Japanese heritage and how they really take care of nature around them.