15 principles of Japanese life that help them stay happy

The Japanese have long earned the fame of the most calm and peaceful people. Recall at least the famous case at football when, after the loss of their favorite team, a group of Japanese fans did not leave the stadium with shouts of rage, but at their own request remained to collect garbage.

What is the secret of such inner harmony? Read in our material.

The Japanese always follow the rules. Especially in public places. Even in the subway during rush hour there will be no rush here, because passengers will simply get in line and will comply with it. And so in everything! One of the main advantages of this country is that its residents respect each other's personal space.

In the matter of waste disposal, Japan is considered the most advanced state in the world. And this system originates from the homes of local residents. First, people sort the waste themselves, separating plastic from glass, paper, and so on. Then all this is sent to waste recycling plants, where the issue of recycling is dealt with even more carefully.

By the way, sorting garbage is not as easy as you think. In some cities in Japan, residents are even given a special guide that explains how to do it correctly. For example, in Niihama, Ehime Prefecture, such a brochure consists of 42 pages of a detailed description of the process.

The Japanese try to find harmony in all aspects of their lives — this is the main meaning of the Japanese concept of "wa". And this applies not only to behavior in society, but also to small everyday issues, such as the arrangement of cups on the table or the composition of a flower arrangement.

According to the residents of the Land of the Rising Sun, order, cleanliness and a harmonious environment around contribute to improving mood and reducing stress. In addition, thanks to them, the body and soul of a person find peace, and this is quite important for survival in such a "right" country.

The Japanese are already responsible for their work, but their "shisa kanko" system deserves special respect. It was introduced among train drivers. According to its rules, drivers must accompany all their actions with voice and gestures. This helps them focus on their work processes and avoid possible troubles on the road.

The Shisa kanko system can be easily applied in everyday life. Just voice your actions, point to various objects and say out loud what you plan to do with them. So, for example, you will say to yourself: "I turned off the iron!", and in the future doubts about performing this action will disappear by themselves.

For the Japanese, entertainment is just as important as work, so they have fun tirelessly! It's not for nothing that karaoke and cosplay were invented in this country (and many other more piquant entertainments).

By the way, karaoke is still the most popular way to relieve stress after work, and almost all Japanese people are engaged in cosplay, regardless of age and gender.

The Japanese always behave politely — this quality is at the heart of the culture of this country. Especially the locals try to be courteous to the elderly, guests, customers, bosses and teachers.

By the way, the photo shows the store's employees greeting visitors. Impressive, isn't it?

The Japanese are very fond of conducting various "rituals" — to recall the same tea ceremonies. Thus, they make a holiday even from such seemingly trivial things as drinking tea!

If in this country you want to drink a cup of fragrant drink, you will definitely be served with the popular sweet vagasi, which looks like a real work of art.

According to the Japanese principle of "kaizen", even the most difficult task can be accomplished by breaking it into small parts. That is why every day, at least for a few minutes, the Japanese devote time to mastering new or improving old skills.

One of the basic rules of "Kaizen" says: the main thing is systematic! Therefore, even if you practice for one minute a day, you will achieve greater success than in a few hours of practice every six months.

The Japanese could easily conduct master classes on the proper use of limited space. They even manage to build houses in places where it would seem impossible. We are generally silent about everyday trifles!

And all this is because the people of Japan are able to extract the maximum from what is already available. Many nations should learn this from them.

If a person is in harmony with himself, even the elementary things around him will seem beautiful. And the Japanese, as you know, are the main "fans" of harmony.

Therefore, they are able to find beauty in the most ordinary things — this is taught by the Japanese philosophy of "wabi-sabi". In the photo you can see the glued ceramic dishes, but do not think that this noticeable joint is the result of a master error. The glue varnish was specially painted in golden color to give the thing an original look.

This is a lesson for residents of the modern world who are used to throwing away all the "junk", replacing it with other items.

Japan is the first country where the so—called "cat cafes" (neko-cafes) have gained wide popularity. A busy schedule and rented housing do not allow the Japanese to keep their own pets, so they came up with a unique way to combine business with pleasure — to recharge with positive emotions and take care of the animals.

To do this, they created a certain cafe, where street cats and cats roam freely. Visitors can conquer them, play with them and even take them home. Although the rules for keeping animals in these establishments still cause a lot of controversy.

The Japanese are sure that with the help of technology it is possible to simplify the life of any person, so every day they invent new robotic machines. And this is taking into account the fact that there are already many different robot assistants in the country. Take for example consultants in stores — in the photo you just see one of them.

Also in Japan, you can find special glasses for applying eye drops, a device for applying lipstick, an organizer built into a tie and much more. No wonder this country is called the birthplace of robotics.

Such polite, decent, active and advanced Japanese must have a reserve of energy for a good start to the day. Their eating style helps them in this. Locals eat only healthy food, preferring algae, rice, seafood and fish.

We have already written that the Japanese are very polite people, but their attitude towards the elderly should be given special attention. Taking care of the elderly is part of everyday life here, and everyone is doing it without exception, especially children in families.

In Japan, there is even a holiday called Day of veneration of the elderly.

In Japanese, there is a beautiful word "hanami", which literally translates as "looking at flowers". This is what the locals call the tradition of observing the cherry blossoms. Yes, yes, they just sit for hours and look at the trees, because this activity helps them to relax and get pleasant emotions.

And what principle of Japanese life did you like the most?