Politeness is the quality that is noticed first in the people of Japan. Along with being a good human being driven by values, sheer level of energy is the most striking aspect in Japanese. Cheerful, enthusiastic people believe in delivering hard work.
Total population of the country is 126 million. The average life expectancy is 76 years for males and 82 years for female. Government has successfully reduced infant mortality rate by controlling deaths from epidemics like Tuberculosis.
Culture
People of Japan are driven by cultural spirit. Culture of Japan is rich and diverse. It can be observed in every aspect of lifestyle, right from eating habit to dressing sense of the people. Painting, sculpture and flower arrangement (ikebana), architecture, clothing (kimono), Sumo, bonsai, judo- karate are deeply embedded in Japanese culture. People are devoted religious and cultured. Culture and religion are interwoven.
Bonsai is the art of producing dwarf trees with beautiful shapes of twisted branches. It is perceived as a way to enhance beauty of garden. Sumo is indigenously Japanese sport and synonymous with Japan. It is national and most popular sports in Japan. Special flower arrangement is known as ikebana and the particular way women wear dress is called Kimono. Samurais are well known in all over the world for their courage and bravery.
Food is authentic in Japan. People share personal and intimate relationship with food. Tonkatsu (fried breaded pork cutlet), tempura (deep fried sea food), sashimi (slice of raw fish) Shabu-shabu(deep fried beef), okonomiyaki, nigirizushi or finger sushi (Japanese rice with slice of raw fish) are the most popular cousin. Fish is used in various forms as grilled, fried or baked fish. Tofu, mushroom, noodles, sauce, beverages are the base of most of the food.
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