The Japanese culture has developed deeply above the millennia right from the prehistoric Jomon era of Japan to the present-day hybrid civilization, which unites European, Asian and North American influences.

Family

The Japanese family is known as “kazoku” in Japanese language. Fundamentally it is formed of a couple as seen in other culture. The Japanese family is dependent on descent line. Through a family genealogy thought, the offspring and ancestors are connected, which does not indicate association dependent on succession and inheritance of blood, except somewhat an association intrinsic attachment in the family persistence and preservation as an organization.

It is quite normal to find 3 generation living in the same house. Though this practice is decreasing in the urban side, it still prevails in the rural side. The husband is the breadwinner for the family and goes to work. The woman takes care of the household. Now days this trend has also changed with some woman are going to work. The mothers play a significant role in bringing up the kids and their affinity with their children is very strong. The mother also helps the children in doing their school work.

Food

The Japanese cuisine is dependent on blending staple food normally noodles and rice; with Okazu and soup .Thy also include meat, tofu, fish, vegetables, dishes, to include taste to the dishes. The foods are mainly savored with miso, dashi, and soya sauce and are normally high in salt, and minimum in fat.

Some of the main foods of the Japanese are Gyoza, Unagi, Motoyaki, Yakiniku, Kushiyaki, Shabu-shabu, Kakuni, Shikasashi, etc. Some of the popular soups among the Japanese are Miso soup, Kiritanpo, etc.

Dress

The Japanese wear decent clothes. The most traditional dress of Japan is Kimonos. The Japanese are very much particular in polite dressing and not to offend the elders. They wear formal clothes while going to work. At home the Japanese wear shirts and casual dresses.

Sports

Sumo is the most popular sport in Japan. Some of the other widely played spots are foot ball, baseball, table tennis, rugby, etc.