Work Cited: Pictorial Map of Japan. (n.d.). Retrieved October 1, 2015, from
https://theworldonmydoorstep.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/japanpicmap.jpg
http://www.mapsofworld.com/japan/culture/
This website explains mainly Aesthetics and Belief Systems such as Language, Dramas, Music, Dragon, Paintings, Food, Sculpture as in Buddhism and Shinto. This website explains all of the list above in greater detail how to experience the Japanese Culture and be involved as if anyone was in Japan right at this moment.
http://www.everyculture.com/Ja-Ma/Japan.html
This website explains all cultural elements in greater detail. I highly recommend this website to learn all about the culture in Japan.
Statistics
Category |
Statistics (estimated) |
People & Society: Population |
In July, 2015, Japan population is approximately 126, 919, 659
people. |
People & Society: Birth Rate |
The birth rate (births per population) is approximately 7.93/1,000 in
2015 |
People & Society: Death Rate |
The death rate (deaths per population) is approximately 9.51/1,000 in
2015 |
People & Society: Total Fertility Rate |
The fertility rate (children born per woman) is approximately 1.4 |
People & Society: Unemployment, Youth Ages 15-24 |
The total unemployment rate is 7.9% while the rate is 8.7% for guys
and 7.1 (estimated 2012) for ladies. |
Economy: Unemployment Rate |
The unemployment rate is about 3.6 % in 2014 compared to the rate
being 4% in 2013. |
People & Society: Obesity- Adult Prevalence |
The rate for obesity in adult is 3.5% in 2014. |
Underemployment Rates and Total Murders
Figure 1: This map shows the long term unemployment rate in Japan in 1990. The rate is at 0.4%.
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Figure 2: This map shows the long term unemployment rate in Japan in 2007. The rate is at 1.2%.
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Figure 3: This map shows the total murders in Japan in 2002. The total was 785 murders.
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Figure 4: This map shows the total murders in Japan in 2004. The total was 686 murders.
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Japan's Religion
There have been the roles of religion in the social development in Japan. Shinto believes in Kami their version of god or gods. Japanese Festivals started from the early Shinto religion. These festivals often symbolize hope for abundant rice production or spiritual health of the community. The festivals are often done inside a Shinto Shrine, or display some form or image of a Shrine. (“Facts of Japan”, 2015).There is a Buddhist style festival which is called a Bon Festival. According to “Facts of Japan” states that this festival is characterized by visits to Buddhist temples and the decoration of alters of the departed. (2015).
There many other sacred temples and located of Shintoism and Buddhism in Japan. The main important and popular temples and shrines are Ise Shrine and Kiyomizudera Temple. Ise Shrine is a very important Shinto Shrine which is located in Ise in Honshu. According to (Sacred Destinations) states that the site of the Ise Shrine has long been sacred, due to its forests of sacred Japanese cypress (or cryptomeria) trees which founded between 4 BC and 3 century AD. In the earliest times, these trees were worshipped in nature without any buildings (2015). Sometime later this sacred tree was torn down so wooden poles could be put in to take its place. Even today, this shrine is still being visited. Kiyomizudera is a popular Buddhist temple located in Kyoto, Japan. This temple houses a goddess of compassion named Kannon. It is notable for its vast veranda, supported by 139 wooden pillars (each 49 feet high), which juts out over the hillside and offers beautiful views of the city (Sacred Destinations, 2015).
Buddhism and Shintoism have been key players in government for years. Shintoism has been going into the political practices before Buddhism came to Japan. Since Buddhism came to Japan, Shinto lacked of multipart and scholarly doctrines which meant that there were going to need to bring in outside sources. Buddhism started to increase rapidly, “and was given a role in supporting the growing influence of central government” (“Shinto History”, 2014). Government was accepting both Shinto and Buddhism ideas into their day to day living. When the Meiji Restoration came in 1868, Shinto was restructured entirely to split from Buddhism which made Shinto official state religion and state funding for the shrines (“Shinto History, 2015). This funding was short lived, but by 1890’s these shrines once again received the funding. After World War II, Shinto was disestablished in 1946, when the Emperor lost his divine status as part of the Allied reformation of Japan (“Shinto History”, 2015). Even today, people still are part of the Shinto and Buddhism.
People are still involved with the Shinto and Buddhist faith. These faiths have gone through a lot of the years through different governments and period of people. The faiths still thrive with having new member as the generations go through the years. According to Jeffery Hays states, “Today, Shintoism is viewed by many Japanese as a vehicle for expressing their links to their Japanese past and praying for good fortune. It exists mainly in the form of holiday visits to shrines, tying lucky strips of paper to bushes, and the selling of amulets to Japanese and tourists. Its spirt invigorates arts and crafts” (2013).
Work Cited
Facts About Japan. (2015). Retrieved October 16, 2015, from http://www.facts-about-japan.com/modern-religion.html
Hays, J. (2013). SHINTO: BELIEFS, KAMI, PURITY, CREATION, GODS AND THE EMPEROR. Retrieved October 16, 2015, from http://factsanddetails.com/japan/cat16/sub182/item591.html
Part I: A Brief History of Buddhism in Japan. (2004). Retrieved October 16, 2015, from http://www.buddhanet.net/nippon/nippon_partI.html
Sacred Destinations. (2015). Retrieved October 16, 2015, from http://www.sacred-destinations.com/japan/sacred-sites
Shinto History. (2014). Retrieved October 16, 2015, from http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/shinto/history/history_1.shtml
Images of Japanese Religion
Maps of Japanese Main Religion (n.d). Retrieved October 16, 2015, from
http://wps.prenhall.com/wps/media/objects/412/422174/05fig09.jpg.
Japanese Religion Chart (n.d). Retrieved October 16,2015, from
https://mioandmitsuki.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/japan-s-religious-distribution-pie-chart-jpg.jpg
http://static.sacred-destinations.com/img/593/gohistoric_22395_m.jpg
Sacred Destinations. (2015). Retrieved October 16, 2015, from
http://static.sacred-destinations.com/img/434/gohistoric_22434_m.jpg
Buddhist Statue Kannon. (n.d.). Retrieved October 16, 2015, from http://www.onmarkproductions.com/assets/images/autogen/a_ryozen-kannon-big-buddha-statues-kyoto-1.jpg
Japanese Food:
Basics of the meal
Work Cited:
Japanese Food: The Basics. (n.d.). Retrieved November 29, 2015, from http://www.japan-zone.com/culture/food.shtml
History of Ramen
Ramen History. (2015). Retrieved November 29, 2015, from http://www.maruchan.com/ramen-history
Slow Cooker Pork Ramen
3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 3 equal pieces
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons canola oil (if including the optional browning step)
1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 leek, halved lengthwise and coarsely chopped (white and green parts)
1/4 pound cremini or button mushrooms, brushed clean and coarsely chopped
Low-sodium soy sauce, for seasoning
Sesame and/or chile oil, for seasoning
1 1/2 pounds fresh ramen noodles
8 large eggs (optional)
About 4 green onions, finely chopped (white and pale green parts)
INSTRUCTIONS
To cook:
Season the pork with salt.
This step and the next are optional: Put a flameproof slow cooker insert on the stovetop over medium-high heat, then add the oil and warm until hot. (Or, use a frying pan for this step). Working in batches if necessary to avoid crowding, add the pork pieces and sear them on the first side without moving them until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the pieces and sear on the second side until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes longer. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the insert and return the insert to medium-high heat. Add the yellow onion and sear, without stirring, until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, ginger, and 1 cup of the broth and deglaze the insert, stirring and scraping up any browned bits from the insert bottom, then let simmer for 1 minute.
If you have included the browning step, transfer the insert to the slow cooker, add the leek, mushrooms, and the remaining 7 cups of broth, and stir to combine. If you are starting here, combine the pork, yellow onion, garlic, ginger, leek, mushrooms, and broth in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on the low-heat setting for 8 hours. The pork should be very tender and the broth should be fragrant.
To assemble:
Transfer the pork to a cutting board. Using 2 forks, break the pork into bite-size chunks, removing and discarding any large pieces of fat. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl and discard the solids. Using a large spoon, skim off and discard any fat from the surface of the broth. Return the pork and broth to the slow cooker and season to taste with soy sauce and sesame and/or chile oil. Cover and cook on the low-heat setting for about 30 minutes to warm through.
Cook the ramen noodles according to the package directions. If you want to top each bowl of ramen with an egg, put the eggs into boiling water and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the eggs from the water, let cool until they can be handled, and peel them.
To serve:
Divide the noodles evenly among individual bowls. Ladle the broth and pork over the noodles, dividing them evenly, then sprinkle with the green onions. If desired, top each bowl with a halved soft-boiled egg and serve right away.
Work Cited:
Slow Cooker Pork Ramen - Chowhound. (n.d.). Retrieved November 29, 2015, from http://www.chowhound.com/recipes/slow-cooker-pork-ramen-31178
Food and Religion
Where the food does comes from?
Fun Fact
Fun facts about sushi and Japanese food. (1995). Retrieved November 29, 2015, from http://www.yamato.co.za/news/fun-facts.html