In Japan, anyone who pays a little attention to clothes and thoughts will take a handkerchief with him. People's habit of using handkerchiefs began in kindergarten, and students in the lower grades of primary school are also required to bring handkerchiefs and paper towels every day. In the past, teachers had to carry out cleaning inspection every day to urge students to form the habit of using handkerchiefs. In recent years, from the perspective of respecting children's self-esteem, some school teachers no longer strictly control, but the habit of cultivating children to carry and use handkerchiefs remains the same.
The production and popularization of paper towels in Japan has a history of half a century. People use paper towels and handkerchiefs to wipe their hands and sweat after wiping their noses, making up and eating. In addition, when women go out to eat, they will cover their legs with handkerchiefs as napkins, and their clothes will be stained by food. When there is no trash can, women usually take out handkerchiefs, wrap the stripped pieces of paper and take them home. Girls in short skirts will cover their knees with handkerchiefs, blocking the view of others patting their thighs.
Japanese people have the habit of bringing lunch boxes. Handkerchiefs can be used to wrap lunch boxes and replace tableware and trays when eating, so handkerchiefs still play an indispensable role in people's lives. Every day, housewives iron the handkerchiefs of the whole family. The husband who goes to work the next day must have a folded handkerchief with a sharp edge in his handbag. This is where the hostess is virtuous and cautious.
In many literary works, we can always see the Japanese culture of liking handkerchiefs. In the famous movie "Happy Huang Shoupa", a string of Huang Shoupa flying high in the air froze the happiness and emotion of lovers' reunion. In the famous song "Light Blue Waltz" of Shaohe Times, a lonely and sad lovelorn woman lingers on the path with a light blue handkerchief in her hand, which reminds the Japanese of the melody of that era.
Although towel handkerchiefs are fashionable among students and hand dryers are everywhere, the elegance and taste of square handkerchiefs are irreplaceable. Women will still buy their own love in different seasons and different moods. Handkerchiefs displayed on the counter will always please women, and handkerchief counters in department stores will constantly change products of various names, making people have to stop and have a look. Handkerchiefs are personal items that women don't feel redundant.
Japanese people have the habit of giving thanks after receiving gifts and money in various weddings, funerals and secular affairs. In addition, in a new environment, such as moving or changing jobs, they will also give a small gift to their neighbors or colleagues to show their concern. At this time, handkerchiefs of various styles are often the first choice for thank-you items because of their moderate price and decent weight. One handkerchief is a beautiful picture, natural flowers and plants, folk customs, historical celebrities, harmonious colors, refined painters and soft touch. From a small handkerchief, we can feel the traditional Japanese culture and production technology.