What are the holidays and traditions celebrated by Japan?

Answer 1

The traditional religion is buddism

Answer 2

Religious customs? Or normal customs?

-take shoes off when entering houses/buildings/schools

-bow as greeting

-when pointing to self, point to your nose

-when beckoning someone to come, beckon with your palm facing the ground/towards you

-never reject an offer of green tea

-pray to ancestors at the in-house mini-shrine, with chanting and clapping (scary to witness for someone who does not know what is going on!!! trust me on this one!!)
yar bs ye sab kuti k bachay hain

Answer 3

Well, when they become 3/5/7 years old, they wear kimono and take pictures of them selves. Also, every summer we have a summer festival. They wear a summer ver. of kimono and dance, eat, and play games.

Answer 4

There are a lot, I'll provide a link below but here are a few of the major ones;

• New Year - January 1st
• Coming of age for 20 year old men and women - second Monday of January
• National Foundation day - February 11
• Valentines day - February 14
• White Day - March 14
• Golden Week - April 28 - May 6
• Obon - July or August 13 - 15

There are more at the link with useful info, hope that helps!

Answer 5

use chopsticks when eating

remove shoes before entering a building

give gifts

exchange business cards with future business partners

fill others glasses, if you are done drinking leave your glass full or it will be filled again

bow when you meet or part with someone

Answer 6

The Tea service and the Way of the Samurai.

Answer 7

There are many traditions found in Japanese culture. Some of these include creating spiritual gardens, holding tea ceremonies, as well as celebrating cherry blossom ceremonies.

Answer 8

Some special customs in Japan are their eyes, the way they wear their hair and how far they walk each day!