ArticleOpen Access http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2023.11.024
Comparison Between Chinese Culture and Japanese Culture—Take Chopsticks Culture as an Example
Qianwen Fan
School of Arts, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
*Corresponding author: Qianwen Fan
Published: December 25,2023
Abstract
China and Japan are separated by a narrow strip of water and have deep historical ties. People from both countries have been communicating since the Han dynasty in China, and both China and Japan are part of the cultural sphere of Chinese characters, so the two countries share many cultural similarities. Chopstick etiquette is an integral aspect of Chinese traditional culture and is closely intertwined with the religious beliefs and national identity of the Chinese people. By comparing the differences in chopstick culture between China and Japan, we can gain insight into the variations in national spirit and values, providing valuable references for cross-cultural communication between the two countries. Based on an analysis of the cultural differences in the use of chopsticks between China and Japan, this paper discusses the variations in values, cultural connotations, and ways of thinking between the two countries. The purpose is to contribute positively to cultural exchange between China and Japan.
Keywords
Chinese and Japanese chopsticks culture, comparison, value
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How to cite this paper
Comparison Between Chinese Culture and Japanese Culture—Take Chopsticks Culture as an Example
How to cite this paper: Qianwen Fan. (2023) Comparison Between Chinese Culture and Japanese Culture—Take Chopsticks Culture as an Example. Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science, 7(11), 2279-2283.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2023.11.024