日本介绍(英文版)-1.pptVIP

The Culture of Japan; With economic, cultural and religious influence from neighboring Asian states, Japan has produced a unique culture of its own. Now let’s enjoy the charm(魅力) of Japanese culture and look at some of its popular icons. ; Contents;clothes;The traditional dress of Japan is the kimono（和服）. Kimonos, which are generally made of silk, have large sleeves and reach from the shoulders all the way down to the heels. They are tied with a wide belt . Kimonos are now usually worn only on special occasions, weddings, and graduation ceremonies.;the style; with camera;Japan has absorbed many ideas from other countries over the course of its history, including technology, customs, and forms of cultural expression, and has developed its unique culture while integrating these imports. The Japanese lifestyle today is a rich blend of Asian-influenced traditional culture and Western-influenced modern culture.;food;Sushi ;Japanese cuisine ;;First:Tempura「tempur?」天妇罗;2/Sukiyaki[suki:jɑ:ki:] 鸡素烧;3Buckwheat [b?kwi:t] noodles荞麦面条;Eating a Meal Before eating, Japanese people say itadakimasu, a polite phrase meaning I receive this food. This expresses thanks to whoever worked to prepare the food in the meal. After eating, people once again express their thanks for the meal by saying gochiso sama deshita, which literally means it was quite a feast.;The Japanese Dining Table ;Geisha; The word Geisha is derived from “Gei”, which in Japanese performance or entertainer, and “sha”, which means “person”, and dates back 400 years ago to the Edo period（江户时代）. During this period the Geisha entertained at banquets and social gatherings by playing Shamise(日本三弦琴), singing, and giving dance performances.; There is often a misconception（误解） by some that Geisha are prostitutes（娼妓）, but nothing could be further from the truth Geisha are refined and cultured girls and woman who are highly trained in a variety of traditional skills. Besides playing Shamisen（日本三弦琴）, singing, an