We can identify the following factors that contribute to the development and consolidation of the Japanese character: climate, geographical location of the country, as well as a long period of isolation of Japan from the outside world.
The geographical position of Japan has had a great influence on the emergence and formation of many customs of the country and its cultural values. Scientists call this influence geographical determinism. Japan, an island country and separated from the Asian continent by insurmountable seas, developed, both geographically and culturally, in relative isolation, without being influenced by other countries. In addition, Japan is a mountainous country, there are few places suitable for living. As a result, people on the islands had to settle in large numbers, the neighbors knew each other well. In addition, the same condition can explain the modern planning of Japanese cities, the presence of a huge number of multi-storey buildings: as areas suitable for construction are limited, the cities do not spread throughout the territory (horizontally), but grow by adding floors, ie in height ( vertically). The concept of harmony, harmony, has become the most important factor in Japanese life, helping to maintain relationships within a closed community of people living together.
We can identify the following factors that contribute to the development and consolidation of the Japanese character: climate, geographical location of the country, as well as a long period of isolation of Japan from the outside world.
The geographical position of Japan has had a great influence on the emergence and formation of many customs of the country and its cultural values. Scientists call this influence geographical determinism. Japan, an island country and separated from the Asian continent by insurmountable seas, developed, both geographically and culturally, in relative isolation, without being influenced by other countries. In addition, Japan is a mountainous country, there are few places suitable for living. As a result, people on the islands had to settle in large numbers, the neighbors knew each other well. In addition, the same condition can explain the modern planning of Japanese cities, the presence of a huge number of multi-storey buildings: as areas suitable for construction are limited, the cities do not spread throughout the territory (horizontally), but grow by adding floors, ie in height ( vertically). The concept of harmony, harmony, has become the most important factor in Japanese life, helping to maintain relationships within a closed community of people living together.