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What does 'harmony' (ๅ - wa) mean in the context of Japanese society?
Maintaining peaceful and cooperative relationships within a group or community.
What does 'group cohesion' (้ๅฃไธป็พฉ - shลซdan shugi) refer to?
The emphasis on unity and shared responsibility within a group.
What does 'Yamato people' (ๅคงๅๆฐๆ - Yamato minzoku) mean?
The dominant ethnic group in Japan, making up about 98% of the population.
Who are the 'Ainu' (ใขใคใ)?
An indigenous group from Hokkaido with their own distinct language and culture.
Who are the 'Ryukyuan' (็็ไบบ - Ryลซkyลซjin)?
Indigenous people from the Ryukyu Islands (Okinawa) with influences from Chinese and Okinawan cultures.
What does 'Burakumin' (้จ่ฝๆฐ) refer to?
A group in Japan that historically faced social discrimination.
What is the meaning of 'Japaneseness' (ๆฅๆฌไบบใใใ - Nihonjin rashisa)?
A sense of shared cultural identity and values unique to the Japanese people.
Define 'national identity' (ๅฝๆฐ็ใขใคใใณใใฃใใฃ - Kokuminteki aidentiti).
A sense of belonging to a nation based on shared culture, history, and values.
Explain 'ethnic identity' (ๆฐๆ็ใขใคใใณใใฃใใฃ - Minzokuteki aidentiti).
A sense of belonging to a particular ethnic group based on shared ancestry, language, and customs.
What is the significance of 'tradition' (ไผ็ตฑ - dentล) in Japanese culture?
The customs and beliefs passed down from previous generations, playing a vital role in shaping identity.
Why is harmony (wa) so important in Japanese society?
It promotes social stability and cooperation, considered essential for the well-being of the group.
How has Japan's geographical isolation influenced its national identity?
It fostered a unique cultural development and a strong sense of 'Japaneseness'.
What impact did interactions with China and Korea have on Japan?
Significant influence on cultural, intellectual, and technological development.
What is unique about the Ainu culture?
They have their own distinct language, spiritual beliefs, and traditional practices, different from mainstream Japanese culture.
What cultural influences are present in the Ryukyu Islands?
A mix of indigenous Ryukyuan culture, Chinese influences, and some aspects of Japanese culture.
Why is it important to understand the history of the Burakumin?
To recognize and address the ongoing challenges of social discrimination and promote equality.
How does the emphasis on group cohesion affect individual identity in Japan?
Individual identity is often secondary to group harmony and collective goals.
What role does tradition play in shaping Japanese identity?
Tradition provides a framework for social behavior, cultural values, and a sense of continuity with the past.
How does the concept of 'uchi' (ๅ
) and 'soto' (ๅค) relate to Japanese identity?
'Uchi' refers to the in-group (family, company), while 'soto' refers to the outside. This distinction affects behavior and relationships.
What are some examples of how Japanese national identity is displayed publicly?
Through national holidays, traditional festivals, and the promotion of Japanese arts and culture.