Japanese Customs
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Characteristics of Japanese
Characteristics of the Japanese Language Do you still think Japanese is a difficult language to learn? I would say No! . Of course, it is a little hard to master all Japanese writing, but for speaking it is not as hard as you think. Here are some facts. Japanese nouns do not have gender, and rarely, number aspects. With most Japanese nouns, number is not an…
What are the Japanese culture?
Back again, your favorite afro blogger live from the good ol land of ж—Ґжњ¬. As you can tell, Japanese class is going pretty well (or if you can read kanji, maybe can t tell since all I ve used so far is fairly simple kanji). Anyway, this time around I will once again be skipping the weekend adventures and be blogging about personal opinion and observations. I decided…
Japanese marriage customs and traditions
The Japanese betrothal ceremony, called the yuino, is an exchange of symbolic gifts between the groom s and bride s families. Some popular gifts are: konbu , a seaweed whose name can be written to mean child-bearing woman ; a long white piece of hemp, representing a wish that the couple will grow old and gray together; and a folding fan, which spreads to show…
What does Sakura mean in Japanese?
If you are lucky enough to be in Japan during cherry blossom season, it is de rigueur to head out into the local parks and gardens, bring a selection of picnic food and drinks and join the locals for a hanami - or flower-viewing . It is during this period that the Japanese are at their most relaxed, and all public places take on a party-like atmosphere. Typical…
Things About Japanese culture
In case you’re a new reader, you may not know that I lived in Japan for about two years, from 2011 to the end of 2013. Living in Japan was undoubtedly one of the most unique and formative experiences of my life. Now, eight months later, I think I’m only just beginning to scratch the surface on how my two-year field trip affected my life and personality. Though…
Understanding Japanese culture
This essay is adapted from an excerpt of the great book “A Geek in Japan” by HГ©ctor Garcia. It is the first chapter of my new Japan 2014 book. If three Japanese people are talking together, and a fourth one joins the conversation, he will apologize upon approach for breaking the harmony of the group. Why? In Japan, everything looks like it works to perfection…
Japanese culture family values
Family ties are strong in Japan and bind not only the living extended family but also generations of ancestors. You may notice that Japanese are not physically demonstrative in public and you won’t see any kissing and hugging on the streets. You do see friends and parents and children holding hands. One of the ways families express warmth and affection is to…
Everything About Japanese culture
Welcome to our guide to Japan. This is useful for anyone researching Japanese culture, customs, manners, etiquette, values and wanting to understand the people better. You may be going to Japan on business, for a visit or even hosting Japanese colleagues or clients in your own country. Remember this is only a very basic level introduction and is not meant to…
Japanese customs and etiquette
Japan Guide Japan Travel Culture & Food posted by Do you ever wonder what they talk about on Japanese tour buses?When the Japanese visit other countries on tours, the tour company educates the group about local manners and customs on the way. They always include a line that says that tourists represent Japan and should try their hardest to leave a good impressive…
Japanese business communication
With one of the largest economies in the world, Japan has seen an explosion in the increase of foreign business investment since WWII. Doing business in Japan offers innumerable benefits for international organisations, however there are a number of key cultural challenges that create friction and misunderstanding as well as sizable direct and indirect costs…
What do Japanese people value?
Theme This ARI is based on broader research conducted by the author in Japan as a Visiting Researcher at the Institute of Social Sciences of the University of Tokyo. Its aim is to explain in depth the importance of understanding Japanese cultural values in establishing and developing business relationships with Japanese organisations. Summary Spanish-Japanese…
What are people like in japan?
By Paula Gerhold TOKYO There isn’t a country in the world immune from stereotypes. All people form opinions about places and their inhabitants based on whatever they can glean from the food, tourism, and art of the culture. But not all sweeping generalizations have to be mean and unfounded. The results on a thread on Madame Riri asking for the “perfect words…
Japanese manners and etiquette
Whether eating with new Japanese friends in a home or attending a business lunch, following a few simple rules of Japanese dining etiquette will make you shine. No need to be nervous; your hosts understand that you may not be familiar with all many of the customs and etiquette in Asia. Start by saying hello in Japanese, offering a bow the correct way, then relax…
Characteristics of Japanese Women
Attempting to define the characteristics of Japanese women cannot account for the many women who deviate from the cultural norms. However, a core set of traits and values are common among Japanese women. In general, these characteristics describe the women as they think of themselves, others and their place in society. Homogenous Culture Japanese people often…