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Slurping in Japanese culture
Rule of thumb: at the end of the meal, return all your dishes to how they were at the start of the meal (minus the food) Drinking Do not start drinking until everybody at the table has a drink and the glasses are raised for a drinking salute, which usually is kampai . When drinking alcoholic beverages, it is customary to serve each other, rather than pour your…
Japanese customs and culture
Guide to Japan Welcome to our helpful guide for Japan. Should you be looking to travel, live, relocate or do business in the land of the rising sun, we will give you a helpful head start on understanding the country and its cultures. Facts & statistics Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea…
traditional houses in japan
Japan Guide Japan Travel Culture & Food Japanese houses didn t use historically use glass, resulting in some interesting methods of natural lighting. A shoji is a sliding panel that is made of translucent paper in a wooden frame. They are used for both interior and exterior walls. They help to give Japanese houses their character by allowing diffuse light…
Japanese customs for tourists
Although customs procedures include various operations, the operations performed at airports mainly for foreign tourists visiting Japan for short periods of time will be explained in the following pages. Major operations include the customs declaration procedure, the duty-free procedure, and the regulation of prohibited articles for import or export. For more…
business communication in japan
Location : Shidler College of Business, Room G201 Speaker : Daniel Dolan, Professor, Waseda University Maybe you have some ideas or images about Japanese business communication from movies or popular culture references: formal, ceremonial, status-sensitive. But there is so much more. In this seminar, professor Dolan will discuss several specific and unique features…
Doing business with Japanese culture
Establishing meaningful international business relationships means that you must go further than just understanding the language. When doing business in Japan, you must look to identify with the local customs and expectations of your clients and employees to effectively grow your relationships. Currently, the Japanese economy has a strong outlook for future quarters…
Things that represent Japanese culture
Japan Guide Japan Travel Culture & Food Daruma are papier-mache dolls designed to look like a 6th monk known as Bodhidharma. They are traditionally sold with no eyes. You fill in one eye with a black marker when you set a goal and then fill in the other eye when you meet your goal.Teru Teru Bozu are simple ghost-like dolls crafted from white cloth or…
Japanese tradition and values
Most of the people of Japan are descendants of immigrants from the Asian mainland in around 300AD. A small group of the indigenous population (the Ainus) remain - mainly on Hokkaido. Much of the culture of Japan has been adapted from that of China, although it has also been greatly influenced by Western countries over the past century. Japanese Society Japanese…
Traditional breakfast in Japanese
A traditional Japanese breakfast is likely different from any other kind of breakfast you ll ever experience. It consists of foods that make up a complete meal that one could conceivably enjoy at lunch or dinner. Typically, a traditional Japanese breakfast consists of steamed rice, miso soup, a protein such as grilled fish and various side dishes. Familiar side…
How to be a tourist in japan?
So to avoid the social media firestorm that Patrick Schwarzenegger - son of action hero and former California governor Arnold - caused when he posted an Instagram video (since removed) of him tickling an unsuspecting fellow visitor s ear with a twig, take a look at our handy hints below. 1. No jaywalking Many Japanese drivers are sticklers for the rules, and…
what are people from japan called
By William Kremer and Claudia Hammond BBC World Service Image copyright Unknown As many as a million young people in Japan are thought to remain holed up in their homes - sometimes for decades at a time. Why? For Hide, the problems started when he gave up school. I started to blame myself and my parents also blamed me for not going to school. The pressure started…
Japanese manners and behavior
12. Don t count the change It s normal in Western countries to want to check if someone gave us the right change, but not in Japan. The Japanese people trust one another (no surprise they have the lowest levels of crime in the world) hence it is considered rude to count your change. It s a form of distrust and it is not appreciated. 13. Don t be late Precision…
What is the wedding traditions in Japanese?
The reception starts with friends and colleagues making speeches honoring the bride and groom. A banquet of French, Chinese, or Japanese cuisine might be served. Many Japanese wedding menus, or Japanese-inspired weddings, or, today in America, almost every wedding, includes a colorful sushi presentation. Japanese weddings also often serve foods like sea bream…
japan business etiquette culture and manners
Japanese business etiquette is one of the most searched for Japan business related keywords according to the Google and Overture search-engines and so I am including this Japanese business etiquette section as a short introduction to its key aspects. Japanese business etiquette is the subject of entire books - mostly written by people who have not been to Japan…
Japanese way of life culture
I had the privilege of living in Japan for just over a year. During most of that time I had Japanese roommates, so I got a pretty good idea of what life is really like living among the Japanese people. In fact, when I first arrived in Japan, I spoke very little Japanese, and was living with a sweet Japanese girl (actually a lady in her mid 20s, but I feel like…
information About Japanese culture
The Japan Information & Cultural Centre provides a variety of free informational services on Japan to the general public and offers opportunities to learn about Japanese culture through diverse programmes. Please see below. Information Japan Information & Cultural Centre has booklets and phamphlets covering every aspect of Japanese life: government…
Overview of Japanese culture
The Japanese culture is a multi-layered and complex system that has been developing within itself and forming new layers for thousands of years. When Westerners think of Japanese culture, perhaps one of the first images that spring to mind is one of an ancient Samurai warrior wielding his heavy sword, or perhaps they picture a young Geisha, pouring tea and serving…
What is the traditional food of Japanese?
Once known in the west either in the form of sukiyaki or the more exotic sushi,Japanese cuisine has in recent years become much more familiar and appreciated around the world. Many visitors to Japan will have already sampled the pleasures of raw fish or batter-fried shrimp. But few first-time visitors to Japan are prepared for the variety and sumptuousness…
Traditional Japanese Hobbies
If you have been living in Japan for a while and looking to pick up a traditional Japanese hobby, or maybe you have just arrived, unpacked your stuff and wondering what there is to do in Tokyo that you can t find anywhere else. If so, we re going to share a few popular pastimes from traditional Japanese culture that you can participate in as well as where you…
Japanese hospitality customs
Before You Travel Visiting a foreign country where you do not speak the language can be a daunting experience for anybody travelling overseas for the first time. Ensuring that you are well-prepared before you depart is the key to having a smooth, enjoyable trip. Here we explain what to prepare before travelling to Japan. What to Take Passport Photocopy of passport…
Understanding Japanese business culture
Conforming to Japanese business etiquette during a working lunch or formal meeting can make even the most confident executive shake in their loafers. Although there are many rules, customs, and traditions, your hosts will probably forgive all but the worst faux pas anyway. Demonstrating a small knowledge of Japanese culture and traditions shows that you have…