Mizu Bunka in Traditional Japanese Society

It has its roots in the Shinto faith, one of the major beliefs of the Japanese population. Mizu bunka is a term for the reciprocal relationship between humans and water as a harmony in many aspects. This research uses a qualitative-descriptive method, discussing how
water is an important element in Japan that affects the lives and culture of its people. This study discusses and describesthe results of mizubunka in daily life (shuukan) from the data of Japanese cuisine, Shinto
culture, traditional crafts, legends, and Japanese idioms as a form of harmony between water and Japanese society