英文 介紹日本文化

1、法學(xué)法學(xué)0904班班 張鶴玲張鶴玲 王穎王穎 With economic, cultural and religious influence from neighboring Asian states, Japan has produced a unique culture of its own. Now lets enjoy the charm(魅魅力力) of Japanese culture and look at some of its popular icons. In Japanese, the cherry is called ”Sakura”, which is general

2、ly believed to be a corruption of the word “ Sakura” (blooming ) from the name of Princess Kono-Hana-Sakura-Hime. This long name means “tree-flowers-booming princess”, for the cherry was so well-known in those early days in Japan that the flower meant nothing but cherry. The princess was so named be

3、cause, it is said, she fell from heaven upon a cherry tree. The cherry blossom is the flower of flowers to Japanese people. It symbolizes their national character. This is because the life of a samurai (日本武士)of feudal times was proverbially （眾所周知）compared to the short-lived cherry blossoms that last

4、” no more than three days ”, for a samurai was always ready to sacrifice his life for the sake of his master. Another meaning is “what the cherry is among flowers is the samurai among men ”. The Japanese are very proud of their Sakura. Of all flowers, the cherry blossoms appeal most to the aesthetic

5、 taste of（審美品位） the Japanese people. The Japanese people are never so jubilant(歡欣雀躍歡欣雀躍), cheerful, optimistic and youthful as they are at the time of ”Sakura” blossom. In mountainous Japan, most of the mountains are part of mountain ranges. Mt. Fuji, however, soars into the sky alone. Located almos

6、t in the center of the country, this well-proportioned cone-shaped mountain has been worshiped by the Japanese people since ancient times, and is a well-known symbol of Japan in other countries. The highest peak in Japan(3,776meters), Mt. Fuji, is a relatively young volcano. The mountain is said to

7、have occurred in 1707. For almost 300 years since then, Mt. Fuji has been quiet and retained its rarely noble figure, but some experts say that it will surely awake again. Mt. Fuji has different views, changing with the seasons and even as the time flows during a day. Views from different viewpoints

8、 give different impressions. In winter, it is covered with pure white snow. In summer, its bluish torso(軀干）軀干） wears a delicate crown of snow and stands in the mist. This Mt. Fuji is beautiful and magic, isnt it? The word Geisha is derived from “Gei”, which in Japanese performance or entertainer, an

9、d “sha”, which means “person”, and dates back 400 years ago to the Edo period（江戶時代）. 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（誤解） by some that Geisha are prostitutes（娼

10、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, and dancing, the Geisha perform the Japanese tea ceremony, and are well versed(精通的) in the art of conve

11、rsation. Many learn to speak English to entertain Western guests. The training involved in becoming a Geisha is very rigorous（嚴(yán)格的）（嚴(yán)格的）, and because of this the numbers of Geisha are declining. Today in Japanese hotels and restaurants Geisha still entertain at banquets and socialize with guests, and

12、 the role of the Geisha in Japanese society is always a source of curiosity for tourists. Welcoming Cat, Lucky Cat, Money cat , Fortune Cat The Maneki Neko is a figure of Japanese traditional that welcomes guests, customers, luck, and wealth. “Maneki Neko” means “beckoning（召（召喚）喚） cat” in the Japane

13、se language. His image usually faces the door near the main entrance. With a left paw raised he welcomes guests and customers. With a right paw raised he welcomes wealth or luck. Traditions differ on whether the cat is a male or female, but Maneki Neko is always depicted as a friendly figure. The scroll he carries bears the congenial(和藹的和藹的) message. “Please come in. You are welcomes!” There are many stories about Man