1. Cuisines
1.1. Tempura -sop
1.2. Takoyaki-Rai
1.3. Noodles -sop
1.4. Sushi -sop
1.5. Okonomiyaki -sop
1.6. Gyoza-Rai
1.7. Teppanyaki -sop
1.8. Teishoku -sop
1.9. Yakiniku -sop
1.10. Yakitori -sop
1.11. Agedashi Tofu-Rai
1.12. Shabu shabu & sukiyaki -sop
1.13. Fugu -sop
1.14. Unagi -sop
1.15. Gyudon-Xia
1.16. Sashimi-Xia
1.17. Onigiri-Rai
1.18. Miso soup-Rai
1.19. Edamame-Rai
1.20. Karaage-Rai
1.21. Katsudon-Rai
2. Artifacts
2.1. Sadako statue -soup
2.1.1. The statue was made to represent the kids who died from the atomic bomb and it also represents Sadako Sasaki it is in the Hiroshima peace park it is used for touring. believe that the kids are still watching over them their. It was made on May 5, 1958. Sadako's parents and friends raised money to make this they value all of the children and even had a ceremony when the statue was made. The Japanese people also really value the memories of many people who have died and they are also very respectful of the dead so that is why they made this statue.
2.2. Japan flag -sop
2.2.1. The Japanese flag is supposed to represent the ancestral lineage of the emperor with the sun goddess, Amaterasu. The sun has always been a strong symbol of Japan, which is found in the common sentence "empire / country of the rising sun."
2.3. Obon lanterns-ray
2.3.1. On the first day of Obon, people take the chochin lanterns to the graves of their families. They call their ancestors’ spirits back home in a ritual called mukae-bon. In some regions, huge fires are lit at the entrances of houses to guide the spirits to enter.
2.3.1.1. Padre Burgos Ave, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila
2.3.2. At the end of the Obon festival, families help their ancestors’ spirits return back to the grave by guiding them with their chochin lanterns. The ritual is called okuri-bon. Again, the ritual varies slightly between different regions of Japan.
2.3.2.1. the Obon lantern festival was made to spend time with the dead. Just like day of the dead in spain.
2.4. Samurai armor-Rayne
2.4.1. It is symbolizes wealth, status, and power.
2.4.1.1. https://www.lacma.org/sites/default/files/module-uploads/E4E_samurai_Consolidated.pdf
2.4.2. It is found in Japan, Tokyo, Shibuya City, Kabukicho.
2.4.2.1. https://top.his-usa.com/destination-japan/tokyo/tokyo_samurai_museum.html
2.5. Noh mask-Rai
2.5.1. It was first used in Japan, Tokyo, Shibuya City
2.5.1.1. https://www.gotokyo.org/en/spot/132/index.html
2.5.2. Conveys the innocent idea of innocent beauty.
2.5.2.1. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/45501
2.6. Fudo myo-o-Rai
2.6.1. Immovable one
2.6.2. Made out of wood, lacquer, metal, and gesso.
2.6.2.1. https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/A_1961-0220-1
2.6.3. It is believed to protect Buddhism.
2.6.4. It is found in Ryuhoji Temple, Sendai.
2.7. Kakiemon elephant-Rai
2.7.1. Elephants represent many things: they’re symbols of luck and prosperity, but they are also powerful beings that use their mighty strength to remove obstacles and negative forces. They also represent wisdom, long life, memory and vitality. Elephants have long been considered among the most intelligent animals on earth, with brains that weigh 11 pounds and have 300 billion neurons, which are similar to human brains in functionality.
2.7.1.1. british museum
2.7.1.1.1. The Kakiemon elephant is a decorated elephant made out of (i forgor how 2 spel)
2.8. Ichimatsu doll- rayne
2.8.1. Named after Sanogawa Ichimatsu, an 18th c. Kabuki actor who specialized in female roles, Ichimatsu dolls are an Edo era invention. They portray little Japanese girls and boys in their holiday silk kimonos and are sometimes commissioned by the rich as portraits of their children. The dolls are display objects, not toys, and are usually kept in a glass box.
2.9. Shinkansen/Bullet Train -Rayneee
2.9.1. It is still used as a mode of transportation for fast travel.
2.9.2. The Japanese have a lot of high tech things.
2.9.3. It is found in Tokyo.
2.10. Ushiku Daibutsu/Buddha Statue -sop
2.10.1. The Ushiku Daibutsu weighs an incredible 4000 tons and was built in 1993 to commemorate the birth of Shinran (1173-1263), the founder of the Jodo Shinshu sect of Japanese Buddhism, with its HQ at the Honganji temples in Kyoto. -sop
2.10.1.1. Buddha statue-Xia;
2.10.1.1.1. 2083 Kunocho, Ushiku, Ibaraki 300-1288, Japan
3. Traditions
3.1. Folding paper cranes -sop
3.1.1. It symbolizes honor, good fortune, loyalty, and longevity.
3.2. Celebrating the dead coming home on Obon. -Rayne
3.2.1. They light lanterns on Obon
3.3. Nov 15, children dress in traditional clothings it is also known as Shichi-Go-San -soph
3.3.1. It is celebrated to mark a child's progress.
3.4. Washing hands and mouth before going to a main part of a shrine.- Xia
3.4.1. They do that to wash away their impurities. They also do it as an act of purification to the gods. They also like to move away all negative energy before praying.
3.5. They believe that red-crowned cranes are good luck.-Rai
3.5.1. -Raiden
3.5.1.1. Since cranes live for 20-30 years they live longer than normal birds.
3.5.1.2. They are often seen during New Year.
3.5.1.3. Symbol of good luck, long life, fidelity in marriage and love.
3.6. Bowing 45 degrees
3.6.1. It's done to show respect, greeting, apologizing, express deep gratitude, and sometimes you do it when you're asking for a favor.
3.6.2. It is the best way to show respect.
3.6.3. It started 500-800 AD when Chinese Buddhism was introduced.
3.6.4. It was also used to portray status.
4. Activities and places
4.1. Tokyo bay ferry -sop
4.2. Kwukuri Beach -sop
4.3. Mother farm -sop
4.4. Nomizono falls, kameiwa cave -sop
4.5. Kamogawa Seaworld -sop
4.6. Tokyo disneyland -sop
4.7. Soak in an Onsen-Rai
4.8. Take a Japanese cooking class-Rai
4.9. Drive a real life Mario kart.-Rai
4.10. Go ice skating-Rai
5. Rituals
5.1. Staff greet customers by all of them saying "Irasshaimase!" -Rayneee
5.1.1. Irasshaimase means Welcome to my shop/restaurant. It is a Japanese way of politely welcoming new customers.
5.2. Take off shoes when entering a house - soph
5.2.1. It is disrespectful to keep your shoes on when wearing your shoes in someone's house because your saying that their house should not be dirty because of the shoes.
5.3. Make a slurp sound when eating noodles-Rai
5.3.1. When you are at a restaurant, slurping noodles is a sign that you are enjoying your food and that gives compliments to the chef.
5.4. Take a bath in the night and not in the morning-Rai
5.4.1. The Japanese believe that it washes the fatigue which is why they take a bath in the night.
5.5. Wear slippers going to the restroom -Rai
5.5.1. The Japanese have toilet slippers so their indoor slippers won't get dirty.
5.6. Bowing at alter -Xia
5.6.1. They bow at altars as a sign of respect to the gods. They need to do this to keep the tradition of their religion. It also represents what god you worship.
5.7. They light lanterns on Obon. - Rayneeee
5.7.1. They light lanterns on obon to guide the dead back so they can spend time with them.
5.8. Giving gifts to the host of an ocassion such as fruits as a sign of respect. - Rayneee
5.8.1. They give gifts to the host of an event or occasion to thank the host when words aren't enough as gratitude.
5.9. Celebrating Kanda Matsuri by marching on the streets of Tokyo. -Rayne
5.9.1. They celebrate Kanda Matsuri because of the prosperity under a new regime