i've always wondered why they have fans, i think they only carried them in medieval times. is it a tradition? why?
2007-02-25 14:44:06 · 10 answers · asked by grayelephant93 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Living in Japan, I can tell you the reason. It's really, really hot in summer! They're not just for decoration, people carry them around to get some relief from the heat.
And yes, they are traditional, but these days, they're used for practical purposes. And they aren't the fancy paper fans, most are made of plastic and quite cheap.
2007-02-25 14:47:23 · answer #1 · answered by Enceladus 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I'm going to gather you already know the majority of Japanese people don't carry around fans and dress in Kimonos (sp?) Anyway, I believe they are used in ceremonies and traditional celebrations. There was usually a special occasion when I had witnessed them carry the fans. I'm afraid I don't know what the traditions were, sorry. Good luck
2007-02-25 14:53:43 · answer #2 · answered by BrutalBaby 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not only Japanese but also in the US, women have used fans during menopause to create a breeze when they get a hot flash. This custom is completely gone in the US now. If the Japanese still do it, I think that's great. Fans are very useful for cooling yourself on a stifling hot day.
2007-02-25 14:56:33 · answer #3 · answered by matineeidol 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-17 09:04:32 · answer #4 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a cheap way of trying to stay cool. Japan is trying to cut back on wasted electricity, making many public places (and homes too, I believe) a lovely 80F in the summer.
2007-02-25 14:49:36 · answer #5 · answered by Belie 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well, let me make you see things this way. Why do some of us here in the US wear cowboy hats, boots, or blue jeans. It's suppose to have been a thing of the 1800's, ain't it. Oops, I used the ain't word, ain't I. Ain't, ain't a word. Good enough, yes?
2007-02-25 15:02:03 · answer #6 · answered by FILO 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
This is kinda a stereotypical question, dont ya think?
2007-02-25 14:47:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
well they don't really use them that much now. more likey geshas use them to show off their dance moves. i do think it is a trandition for the geshas but not for ever day use. its more for the design.
2007-02-25 14:56:22 · answer #8 · answered by emily 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
don know
sure makes good cover when they stab u with the katana
2007-02-25 14:46:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
what about southern bells?
2007-02-25 14:46:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋