英文 介绍日本文化

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 （众所周知）compared to the short-lived cherry blossoms that last” 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 word Geisha is derived from “Gei”, which in Japanese performance or entertainer, and “sha”, which means “person”, and dates back 400 years ago to the Edo period（江户时代）. During this period the Geisha entertained at banquets and social gatherings by playing Shamise(日本三弦琴), singing, and giving dance performances.
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 because, it is said, she fell from heaven upon a cherry tree.
There are many stories about Maneki Neko. One of the most popular is that the cat in a temple once saved a lord（领主） with raising a paw to tell him the danger. So Japanese believe where there is Maneki Neko, there is wealth, luck, and welcomes.
In mountainous Japan, most of the mountains are part of mountain ranges. Mt. Fuji, however, soars into the sky alone. Located almost in the center of the country, this well-proportioned coneshaped mountain has been worshiped by the Japanese people since ancient times, and is a well-known symbol of Japan in other countries.
In Japanese, the cherry is called ”Sakura”, which is generally believed to be a corruption of the word “ Sakura” (blooming ) from the name of Princess KonoHana-Sakura-Hime.
The training involved in becoming a Geisha is very rigorous（严格的）, 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 the role of the Geisha in Japanese society is always a source of curiosity for tourists.
Mt. Fuji has different views, changing with the seasons and even as the time flows during a day. Views from different viewpoints give different impressions. In winter, it is covered with pure white snow. In summer, its bluish torso(躯干） wears a delicate crown of snow and stands in the mist. This Mt. Fuji is beautiful and magic, isn’t it?
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(和蔼的) message. “Please come in. You are welcomes!”
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With economic, cultural and religious influence from neighboring Asian states, Japan has produced a unique culture of its own. Now let’s enjoy the charm(魅 力) of Japanese culture and look at some of its popular icons.
The Maneki Neko is a figure of Japanese traditional that welcomes guests, customers, luck, and wealth. “Maneki Neko” means “beckoning（召 唤） cat” in the Japanese language. His image usually faces the door near the main entran百度文库e.
There is often a misconception （误解） by some that Geisha are prostitutes（娼妓）, 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 conversation. Many learn to speak English to entertain Western guests.
The highest peak in Japan(3,776meters), Mt. Fuji, is a relatively young volcano. The mountain is said to 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.
The Japanese are very proud of their Sakura. Of all flowers, the cherry blossoms appeal most to the aesthetic taste of（审美品位） the Japanese people.
The Japanese people are never so jubilant(欢欣雀跃), cheerful, optimistic and youthful as they are at the time of ”Sakura” blossom.