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Japan (Physical Features (Manmade (Castles (Tenshukaku (.), Himeji (.),…

- - - - Ise Grand Shrine
        
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      - Kasuga Grand Shrine
        
        Unlike temples, shrines are places of worship for the japanese kami, the gods of the Shintoism ideology/religion, which is why Shrines have unique details that are only present in Shrines, like torii gates (or the "doorless gate"), purification fountains (in order to enter the shrine clean), emas (wishes left by the visitors on wooden tablets) and others
      - Nikko Toshogu Shrine
        
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    - - Tenshukaku
        
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      - Himeji
        
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      - Matsumoto
        
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      - Others
        
        Japan had a lot of internal conflicts throughout history, which is why it has so many castles and defensive consructions. Even though their style changed throughout history, some common festures still existed, like the triangular tops for the castles, the metal tiles that covered the walls and roos to show the clan that owned this castle
    - - Akasaka
        
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      - Heijo Palace
        
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      - Kyoto Imperial Palace
        
        Japanese palaces were built for royal families to live in, so naturally, the architects and designers spent a lot of time working on them. Almost all of them are multi-layered in order to show the nobles' aristocracy and power. In adition, almost all of them have a colourfal garden that many people care for over a long period of time. Finally, these temples are coloured in traditional japanese colors- white, red, black or green, which is why the palaces are one of the best representatives of japanese culture
      - Others
        
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    - - Kiyomizu dera
        
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      - Ginkaku-ji
        
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      - Daigo-ji
        
        Temples gained their popularity after the japanese adopted Buddhism, so the structures of the temples in Japan are very similar to the temples in other countries where Buddhism is spread. The temples are in the form of a pagoda, which is a multi-layer tower with "japanese hidden roofs" (slanted/curved trapezoid-like roofs) after each layer. They usually also have incense burner in order to cleanse the visitors before entering the temple
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  - - - Lots of colorful seasonal flowers
        
        Plum and Cherry Blosssoms
        
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        Hydrangeas
        
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        Others
        
        Japan is known for its rich colors- the nature is very multicoloredand the japanese that were inspired by nature made their own clothes and palaces colorful as well
        
        Chrysanthemums
        
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      - Large Variety of trees
        
        Low altitudes (Better conditions for growth)
        
        Oak
        
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        Maple
        
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        Birch
        
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        Others
        
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        Higher altitudes (Harder to grow)
        
        Fir
        
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        Ferns
        
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        Spruce
        
        Since Japan has a lot of trees and not a lot of other natural resources, most of the constructions, houses and other creations are made from wood
        
        Various grasses
        
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        Others
        
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    - - Lots of sea creatures due to the large amount of water
        
        Shrimp
        
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        Fish
        
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        Crabs
        
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        Others
        
        Since Japan is very limited in its territory, not a lot of crops or animals could be grown on land, which is why seafood is vary popular. The japanese have found various ways of turning different aquatic creatures into different dishes. For example, Japan's most faamous dish, sushi, was invented after several a piece of fish was tied to a ball of rice with some seaweed (this isn't the original recipe, though)
  - - - Winter
        
        The South has a warm winter, whereas the north and center have a lot of snow
      - Spring
        
        This time of the year is most famous for the cherry blossoms, or sakuras, that bloom at this time. The climate is mild- not too hot and not too cold
      - Summer
        
        The summer in Japan is relatively hot (>30C), with lots of rain (3-4 weeks)
      - Fall
        
        Japan has a very typical fall- light breezes and cool weather
  - - - Fujiama
        
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      - Kita
        
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      - Hakusan
        
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      - Others
        
        Since Japan is surrounded by so many mountains, they have become an important part in Japan's development (since it limited the amount of arable land) and art works. In Japanese culture, mountains usually resemble a strong will, spirit and determination.
    - - Jigokudani
        
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      - Kiso
        
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      - Todoroki
        
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      - Others
        
        Valleys provided natural protection for may villages, which is why some cities started developing next to mountain ranges. This is also why valleys are common settings in Jpanese folklore
    - - Very Small area
        
        Since Japan didn't have much space to live in, and there were only few lands where villages could be set up due to the lack of arable land, they were limited in the ways that they could develop, so in order to use their resources to the fullest, the japanese greatly emphasize the art of minimalism and try to do their jobs to the fullest
- - - - Lots of various honorifics to show one's respect
        
        Senpai and Kohai
        
        -kun, -san, -chan
      - It's very important to meet your parents' expectations
      - It's also important to die in honour. This is how the sucide ritual "harakiri" or "seppuku" was created. When cornered by an enemy, a japanese warrior would comite a suicide ritual so that the enemies don't get the satisfaction of killing him, and so that the warrior dies in the way that he intended to
      - The Japanese also value Minimalism a lot due to their geographical limitations. This caused them to stick to minimalism, while also trying to perform their tasks as best as possible to get the most out of these resources
      - A famous Japanese idiom states that "a nail that stands out must be hammered in", which is where you can see how impoortant discipline is
  - - - Tea Ceremonies
        
        Japanese culture is focused on the percision, accuracy and confinement of one's actions without having to do anything unnecessary. During the tea ceremony, a person is chosen to serve the guests drinks while also showing their ability to aesthetically prepare tea
      - Bowing
        
        Respect is very important in Japanese culture and one of the main ways of showing your respect towards someone is bowing
      - Greetings and common phrases that aren't commonin other cultures- the Japanese are also known for their formailty, since they have special phrases for various occasions
        
        Itadakimasu- the Japanese version of Bon Apetit, which must be said before eating
        
        Okaeri- Welcome home, necessary to say when someone comes home
        
        Tadaima- I'm home, it is necessary to say tadaima when returning home
  - - - Geishas
        
        Geishas are widely known for their unique make-up and traditional japanese clothing, and their role is to entertain people with their skills, such as poetry reading, dancing, games, music, etc.
      - Otaku
        
        The definition of otaku changed throughout time, but in modern pop culture, otaku are known for their obsession with anime and all anime-realted things.Their obsession/ interests lead them to participate in various conventions, cosplay, and make their own creations connected with certain series.
      - Fasion
        
        The Japanese value fashion greatly, as it is their main way of expressing themselves in their free time.This is why they have a great variety of clothes and the cities are full of people in colorfu clothes and hair
      - Birth rates and employment
        
        After the economic crisis in Japan, a lot of companies couldn't provide workers with permanent work places, which is why modern Japan has a whole culture of people who live by shifting from one part-time job to another. There are also those who don't go to work at all, which makes it harder for the country to sustain itself an the dependent population. And since they don't have a full-time job that can provide a stable income, and since people are so dedicated to their jobs, few couples can afford or want children, which is why Japan's birth rate is small and the population is decreasing
  - - - By doing so, they had lots of time to develop their own culture and technologies without other countries involving. It is because of this period that Japan was able to perserve its culture and traditions so much and why they are so distinct and vivid. The samurai had more time to develop their bushido moral code