Even in this time as we can get all kinds of information on the Internet, I guess the word "Japan" strikes some people who have not yet been in Japan as a very exotic feeling. However, as Japan became one of developed countries in the 20th century, it is getting as difficult to find old-fashioned customs or cultures on a street as other cities like NY or London.
But you don't have to regret it. Though it is true that the chance you can see a scenery of good old days is gradually diminishing, for example Buddhist monks like us keep up a tradition and still observe it. And if you observe Japanese people more carefully, you will be surprised at the fact that they also still have them in some way, even in such a big city, Tokyo.
In this runnign story, we Japanese Buddhist monks discuss some issues of Japanese traditional cultures and customs in regard to Japanese Buddhism. We hope you will enjoy this article and be interested in good old Japanese cultures not only as historical relics but also as modern living ones.
