We often associate Japan with sumo wrestling, sushi, anime and Cherry blossoms. While these aspects have been a mainstay in Japanese culture, their deep-seeded identity is what separates them from the rest.?
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It's intriguing yet lauded culture, astounding landscape, clean surroundings and unmatched cultural values make Japan one of the most attractive places to visit or even reside in.
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The people and the entire system have the utmost respect for being punctual. The railways and other public transportation systems, such as their trains and buses, for instance, are orderly and also extremely efficient and punctual. A Japanese railway company recently issued a public apology after leaving 25 seconds ahead of schedule. In fact, trains even issue late slips for their passengers to show to their employers if the train gets delayed for even a minute since arriving late leaves such a bad impression.??
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Being hardworking is one thing, but the Japanese go to any extent to honour any task they undertake, especially if it's related to their work. The word 'karoshi' is often used to describe their attitude towards work, which means 'death by overwork'. It's normal to see the Japanese work for far longer than what is officially expected from them at work; so much so that taking a nap in the office or even on the street is a regular occurrence and one that is culturally accepted. Although this may not necessarily be 'healthy' it is considered rude in Japan if you leave at an official time.?
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The Japanese are so diligent about their work that a lot them hardly end up taking any days off. The Japanese workforce put in almost 200-400 hours more than people in countries such as Germany and France. As a result, 17 percent of them end up losing their yearly paid vacations completely because they don't utilize them. In a recent incident, the bus drivers in Japan continued driving on their routes despite going on a strike but refused to take fares from the passengers. The protest cost the companies gas and loss in revenues but the bus drivers still didn't let that affect the citizens and kept them on schedule. Now that's how a protest is carried out!
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As a manner of greeting each other bowing is hardwired to the Japanese culture. You'll often see them bow not once but thrice. In Japanese being polite is often referred to as 'reigi tadashii'. In modern Japan, apart from greeting, thanking or apologizing to someone, bowing is also used to convey emotions such respect, appreciation or even remorsefulness. The depth of your bow and the length of time you hold your bow for define the message you're trying to convey.
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Do you know that the Japanese schools do not keep janitors because they clean their schools by themselves? The students themselves take out the trash, sweep, swap and wipe down the school and its premises for about 30 minutes in the day. This habit is deeply ingrained in their value system as you'll often see storefront owners sweeping the areas, such as the streets and sidewalks outside their stores as well. In fact, the Japanese have historically been known to be obsessed with keeping their surroundings clean. Their waste collection system, anti-bacterial products, immaculately clean streets and hygienic transportation systems are examples of how cleanliness in imbibed in their culture.
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They've held on to natural rice as one of their staple?foods as it beats less filling, less nutritious, calorie-heavy, unhealthier choices like bread. They mix their rice with other foods, such as fish (and other seafood), veggies, fermented foods and fruits and eat frequently. Not only does eating this way help keep prevent them from bingeing on processed foods that contain more 'calories per bite' it also eliminates 'high-glycaemic' spikes that white rice is often demonized for. Also, a seafood in their diet helps maintain a healthy balance of omega 3 to omega 6, which helps keep the onset of chronic inflammatory diseases at bay.? ?
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The Japanese live a very active lifestyle since childhood. In fact, according to the World Health Organisation, more than 98 percent of Japanese children walk or bike to school. This statistic only proves that Japanese children probably get in the recommended 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity just by going to school and back. Additionally, the Japanese walk anywhere between three to five kilometres, as using automobiles are either seen as a luxury or a hobby. They also have a tendency to walk after their meals, which helps with the process of digestion.