日本文化被认为是东西方文化并存和混合的产物。许多人认为其文化特征是“杂交文化”。日本很好地吸收了外来的先进文化和知识,并且保留了自己独特的传统文化,是多种文化并存的国家,每当处于重大历史转折时期,都能够为适应自身的要求,有目的性而又有选择性地吸收外来文化,并且加以融合创新,最终形成日本本民族特有的文化。宗教方面也是如此,大多数日本人既信奉佛教又信奉神道。 Japanese culture is thought to be a product of the coexistence and mixture of Eastern and Western cultures. Many people consider their cultural identity “hybrid culture.” Japan has well absorbed foreign advanced culture and knowledge, and has retained its own unique traditional culture. It is a country where many cultures coexist. Each time a major historic turning point, Japan can meet its own requirements and have a purpose, In addition, it selectively absorbs foreign cultures and merges and innovates, eventually forming the unique culture of Japan. The same is true of religion, most Japanese believe both Buddhism and Shinto.