Chinese vs Japanese

Gabriela Vazquéz

1. How was the principal church in chinese culture?

China is a country with a great diversity of religious beliefs. The main religions are Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Catholicism and Protestantism. Citizens of China may freely choose and express their religious beliefs, and make clear their religious affiliations. According to incomplete statistics, there are over 100 million followers of various religious faiths, more than 85,000 sites for religious activities, some 300,000 clergy and over 3,000 religious organizations throughout China.

Buddhism has a history of 2,000 years in China. Currently China has 13,000-some Buddhist temples and about 200,000 Buddhist monks and nuns. Among them are 120,000 lamas and nuns, more than 1,700 Living Buddhas, and 3,000-some temples of Tibetan Buddhism and nearly 10,000 Bhiksu and senior monks and more than 1,600 temples of Pali Buddhism.

-Taoism, native to China, has a history of more than 1,700 years. China now has over 1,500 Taoist temples and more than 25,000 Taoist priests and nuns.

-Islam was introduced into China in the seventh century. Nowadays in China there are ten national minorities, including the Hui and Uygur, with a total population of 18 million, whose faith is Islam. Their 30,000-odd mosques are served by 40,000 Imams and Akhunds.

-Catholicism was introduced into China intermittently in the seventh century, but it had not spread widely until after the Opium War in 1840. At present, China has four million Catholics, 4,000 clergy and more than 4,600 churches and meeting houses.

-Protestantism was first brought to China in the early 19th century and spread widely after the Opium War. There are about 10 million Protestants, more than 18,000 clergy, more than 12,000 churches and 25,000-some meeting places throughout China.
2. What was the special thing buddha did?

The buddha changed the world by being helpful in all ways possible he did teach the cause of pain he thought of himself seprate from everyone.that dosnt heam that he thought he was all knowing which he very well could have been.

3. In which situations they use the kimono?

It was during the 8th century, however, that Chinese fashions came into style among the Japanese, and the overlapping collar became particularly a women's fashion. During Japan's Heian period (794–1192 CE), the kimono became increaslingly stylized, though one still wore a half-apron, called a mo, over it. During the Muromachi age (1392-1573 CE), the Kosode, a single kimono formerly considered underwear, began to be worn without the hakama (trousers, divided skirt) over it, and thus began to be held closed by an obi "belt". During the Edo period (1603-1867 CE), the sleeves began to grow in length, especially among unmarried women, and the Obi became wider, with various styles of tying coming into fashion.Since then, the basic shape of both the men’s and women’s kimono has remained essentially unchanged. Kimonos made with exceptional skill from fine materials have been regarded as great works of art.

4. Do the japanese man have a special dress?

Most Japanese men only wear the kimono at home or in a very laid back environment, however it is acceptable for a man to wear the kimono when he is entertaining guests in his home. For a more formal event a Japanese man might wear the haori and hakama, a half coat and divided skirt. The hakama is tied at the waist, over the kimono and ends near the ankle. Hakama were initially intended for men only, but today it is acceptable for women to wear them as well. Hakama can be worn with types of kimono, excluding the summer version, yukata. The lighter and simpler casual-wear version of kimono often worn in summer or at home is called yukata.

5. Did they have all their ancestors in a sanctuary or something like that?

The number of ancestors to whom offerings are presented varies with the occasion, the locality, and the family. Normally male and female ancestors to the third generation receive tendance; sometimes to the fourth and fifth generations
The forms of Chinese ancestor worship are simple, for the rites constitute a family meal in which the dead share. Food and drink are placed on the table before the tablets of the deceased, and at a later hour, or on the following day, after the spirits have enjoyed the soul or essence of the offerings, all the members of the family (or clan) eat and drink what remains. [At the clan sacrifices only men are present.]
The presentation of the offerings is accompanied by an invitation to the departed to partake and by the prostrations which, for the Chinese, constitute the natural method of expressing reverence for parents or superiors. Candles and incense are usually burned as symbolical of invitation and to attract the attention of the spirits. When the sacrifice is presented on some special occasion, announcement is made at the same time of whatever event has prompted the ceremony. The nearest approach to prayer appears to be made on the most important occasions [37/38] when the ancestors are greeted with praise and requested to receive the offerings and to bestow their blessing.

6. What was the dress japanese wear?

The kimono, or Kosode, as it was originally called, evolved over a millennium from a style similar to an ancient Chinese robe  into a uniquely Japanese garment.  For a person of Japanese heritage, the kimono signifies and reaffirms fundamental Japanese cultural values.  Through subtle variations in style and materials the kimono communicates personal and social messages of gender, status, and aesthetics.

7. Do japanese use chairs in the dining room?

Yes, because they didnt have tables in their country. Japan was cut off from the world for a while. Its now a tradition for the traditional japanese people.

8. Japanese women can choose with whom they want married?

In Japan, marriage law requires that married couples share a surname because they must belong to the same koseki (household). Although it is customary for the wife to join her husband's family and thus take his surname, the husband may instead join his wife's family and take her surname. The latter is customary if the wife is the last of her family, particularly if her lineage has some significance. Eldest sons are more likely to keep their family names than younger sons. Though uncommon, foreign men who marry Japanese women may choose to join their wife's koseki and take her surname. An example of this is Koizumi Yakumo, (born Lafcadio Hearn), a Greek-born Irishman who took his Japanese wife's name. (Non-Japanese citizen's are listed only on a person's koseki to verify marriage. Name changes are not recorded and the foreign citizen is listed as spouse but not part of the family registration. Foreign citizens have a separate registration. The foreign citizen is governed by his/her own country's laws.)

9. What was the more practice sport?
Aikido originated in Japan after World War II. The founder Ueshiba Morihei learned many old Japanese martial arts. After the war he was shocked at the news of the atomic bomb and recognized military power or martial arts shouldn't be used for fighting each other. He changed his lesson to lead us peacefully by practicing Aikido. Now millions of people practice it all over the world.
In Aikido we usually exercise in pairs. We practice grabbing or twisting some body joints and throwing or pinning our partner to the mat. Every technique teaches us self defense. Those who practice will learn some techniques without needing physical strength.


10. Since what age average they lived tih their parents? (japanese)

20 to 24 years