The Japanese Culture

The Japanese, Nipponjin, are a native of Japan and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. The term ethnic apply in some contexts to allude to a locus of ethnic group including Yamato, Ainu, and Ryukyuan people.

The "Kimono" dress that the Japanese boys are wearing are unique. They do respect their traditional costume/outfit even if nowadays we're in a fashion world). Photograph taken in Kyoto: [kio:to] (京都市、きおとし)

The men are generally addressed as "Dansei", and the women are addressed as "Josei". The Japanese speak honorific speech to out group members, it shows their respect to the audience. This practice is very important in many social situations.

(Photograph taken featuring the women dressed in Yukata for autumn festival, 秋祭り) 
Photograph taken in Kyoto :[kio:to] ( 京都市、きょうとし)

The Yukata |ゆかた|, is a Japanese casual summer kimono which made of cotton or fabric, and unlined. Yukata are made with straight seams and short sleeves. It is normally worn at outdoor event such as hanabi (fireworks) or autumn festival.

(A Japanese girl dressed in a standard yukata ensemble) 
Photograph taken in Kyoto :[kio:to] ( 京都市、きょうとし)

A standard yukata ensemble consists of yukata, undergarment, obi, sandals(geta |げた|), a foldable hand band, and a carry bag(kinchaku). Kinchaku are used to carry mobile phone, sunglass, wallet and handkerchief.

(Japanese handkerchief with unique design patterns)
Photograph taken in Kyoto :[kio:to] ( 京都市、きょうとし)

(A Japanese store that selling sandals, げた, in various colors)
Photograph taken in Kyoto :[kio:to] ( 京都市、きょうとし）

The pottery and porcelain also dedicate a piece of puzzle to complete the element of Japanese arts and culture. It shows the exquisite simplicity of Japanese ceramic and the complexity of detailed drawings/paintings on them.

(Japanese are also well known for their pottery)
Photograph taken in Kyoto : [kio:to]  ( 京都市、きょうとし）