A Visual Guide to Japanese Culture, Customs and Symbols
Japan (Nihon) 日本 has a rich and fascinating cultural history. On the one hand, it is steeped in traditions which date back thousands of years; on the other, it is a society in continual flux, with shifting fads, fashions, innovative adverts and astounding technological developments. Here is a fun pictorial introduction to key time periods as well as a glimpse into some of the folklore, symbols and holidays in the Land of the Rising sun.