Culture and Morality in Japan
By Stephanie Swink
Why Should This Topic be Explored in the Classroom?
This topic should be covered in the classroom because it expresses the idea of cultural diffusion, traditional vs. modern, politics, moral education, and religion that formed modern Japan.
Traditional Morals
Traditional morals are what create modern ideals and may relate to other countries and morals.
Modern Morals
Modern morals in Japan are extended and detailed explanations of the traditional Japanese ideals.
American vs. Japanese
American vs. Japanese morals are diverse and create two separate stereotypes.
Traditional Meal
A meal such as this "Osechi Ryori" (a New Year's traditional meal), is a colorful dish packed with special boxes, typically eaten on New Year's Day.
Traditional Dance
Here is a photo of a dace program that was first preformed in 1953.
Traditional Home
Here is a photo of a tradition home in Japan.
Resources
Works Cited
Bestor, Theodore C. "Countries and Their Cultures." Culture of Japan. Advameg, Inc, 2007. Web. 07 Dec. 2014.
Ikemoto, Taku. "Implications for American Schools." Moral Education in Japan. N.p., 10 May 1996. Web. 29 Nov. 2014.
Khan, Yoshimitsu. Japanese Moral Education Past and Present. Madison: Fairleigh Dickinson UP, 1997. Print.
Manning, Elizabeth. "Japanese Families: Modern vs. Traditional." Erdufylla. N.p., 1 Apr. 2013. Web. 09 Dec. 2014.
Western Washington University. "US / Japan Culture Comparison."CultureComparison. Asia University America Program, 2014. Web. 08 Dec. 2014.