More about Japanese culture

Look deep into the history of any country and you will find that the older the history, the richer their culture. Few people care to learn more about the rich cultural heritage of Japan that has provided the world with famous movie directors like Kurosawa Akira (1910-1998) and renowned artists like Ando Hiroshige (1797-1858). Join any group discussing about Japan and invariably you will find them talking about the latest electronic MP4 player and other electronic gizmos rather than talking about Japanese culture. This is not the correct way to know about a country that is steeped in art and culture. While one cannot argue the fact that Japan is one of the leading countries in the world as far as consumer electronic goods are concerned, one cannot do away with Japanese culture altogether.

The same country that has provided the world with the first "walkman" has also introduced martial arts like "jui jitsu". Every country in the world has contributed pieces of their cultural heritage to the world and Japan is one of the forerunners. At times is becomes difficult to believe that a country that was nearly ravished during the Second World War has risen in such a short span of time to become one of the richest country in the world and also one of the most technologically advanced country in the world. This was possible because of the richness of Japanese culture. The difference between Japanese culture and the other cultures of the world cannot be better demonstrated that by the way Japanese workers protest.

A few decades ago, when the workers of a leading Japanese organization wanted to protest against the administration, they did so by working overtime without accepting any extra pay. Workers in other countries, faced with a similar situation, might have resorted to a strike or to a go-slow, thus hampering their company's work production. Japanese culture teaches its citizens that all organizations belong to the country and these organizations are the mark of success of their country. By resorting to a strike, the workers will be striking against their country. One can never hold back any country that has such a rich cultural background and this was ably demonstrated by Japan when is sprung back after being devastated in the aftermath of the Second World War.

The next time you see any movie demonstrating the martial arts, or attend any workshop where jui jitsu is being performed, try to close your eyes and look at the sharp precise movements of the karatekas and the fluid movements of the jui jitsu participants. They have a long story to tell about their country of origin. They ably demonstrate the contrasting pictures that can only be provided by a country that is rich in culture. Japanese culture has helped its citizens to rise up way ahead of the citizens of other countries and this is ably demonstrated in the manner the bow down to greet each other and in the soft voices they talk to their elders.