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Japanese Culture: Uchimizu

Discussion in 'The Asylum' started by BK-201, Jul 4, 2014.

  1. BK-201 The Black Reaper Moderator

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    During hot summer days the Japanese have a tradition called Uchimizu (打ち水) which refers to the sprinkling of water in Japanese gardens and streets. It is more than a mere matter of hygiene and has, in temples and gardens, a ritual or contemplative purpose. In streets in summer, it serves to cool the immediate area, keep down dust and also please neighbors. Japanese people see uchimizu as being exemplifying national values as it combines utilitarian, aesthetic, courteous and dutiful ends.

    Traditionally, this was done with a bucket and ladle, and the sprinkler would wear a yukata, or summer kimono. In its more modern forms, various green groups have used the Internet to encourage people in Japan to do uchimizu with recycled water as a form of environmentally aware public courtesy.

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    Image taken at Marunouchi, Tokyo, Tokyo Uchimizu Project 2010.

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    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uchimizu
    http://blog.japantwo.com/2010/09/11/1564

    http://www.dubtopia.eu/japanese-culture/uchimizu
     
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    Meanwhile in the US(not sure if this happens in the other states), kids in AZ schools during recess get sprayed on with water from those watching them in the summer.
     

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