The word culture normally refers to the shared beliefs, norms, interactions, effective understanding and shared patterns of behaviors among a particular group of individuals. For a particular norm or believe to be termed as a culture it must possess some special features. One of the features is that the culture must be a learned behavior that is passed from one generation to another especially as a person grows in a given environment. Another feature of cultures is that they are interrelated. Cultures emerge from family, educational institutions and social institutions which offer a ground for learning the basics of the cultures. Other characteristics of the cultures include; cultures are adaptive, it is shared, it is a symbol, and it is dynamic …show more content…
The most common features of Japanese cultures comprises of the fact that it has a multiple of religions. The religion in Japan is not being preached as in other Western Countries but instead it is perceived as a way of living and moral codes that cannot be separated from people 's social and cultural values. Japanese cultures are characterized with different manners and customs such as bowing when people say hello, thank you or sorry (Otmazgin, 2012).
Due to the island nature of Japan, sub-Urban Terrain consists of plain and steep lands which require a lot of skills to build or establish any construction. As a result, it has influenced the establishment of various kinds of buildings so as to suit the terrain of the area. On the other hand, it has advanced infrastructures that are well-maintained than in most of the countries. Its infrastructure cover roads, railways, air transports among other transportation systems. The country possesses an extensive road transport network consisting of roads covering more 1152207 kilometers (Otmazgin, 2012). On the same note, the country has the modern sea transport systems composed of ports and harbors. The air transport has also seen a lot of development due to the establishment of the various modern 171 airports, 14 heliports, and 140 runways. Japan 's lines of Communication comprise some
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For instances, the rice which is the staple food in this country is adversely affected by the general heat experienced and the global warming thus posing a threat of changing the type of food to be grown in Japan. Away from the agriculture, the weather also provides the best condition for smuggling good into and outside the country. Unscrupulous business persons and gangsters participate in the smuggling of drugs especially during winter when the seas are turbulent, and the authorities guarding the harbors are indoors (Horanont, Phithakkitnukoon, Leong, Sekimoto, & Shibasaki, 2013). Again, the weather condition in Japan has greatly affected the insurgency in this country. Most of the uprisings organized against the government often involve guerrilla training and insurgency. However, the bad weather and extremes climate cannot allow people to go and have such organization in the bush, therefore, making Japan express no insurgency since world war
From the interactive oral presentation on the Japanese vs. Western Social norms, I have learned a tremendous amount on how Mishima incorporated traditional Japanese and western influences in the novel to portray the loss of traditional Japanese culture within the Japanese society.
As these Japanese products stretch through the world, they also carry with them the Japanese culture depicted in their stories. Depending on the stories, the aspect of culture they depicted may be different. However, there are two particular facet of Japanese culture that reappear several times in the several manga and anime. The first of these two is the assimilation of Japanese religion, mythologies, and folklore into the content of the stories. According to Plumb (2010), many anime and man...
Culture can be defined as “A pattern of basic assumptions invented, discovered or developed by a given group as it learns to cope with its problems of external adaptation and internal integration that has worked well enough to be considered valid, and therefore to be taught to the new members as the correct way to perceive, think and feel in relation to those problems”. Schein (1988)
Japan is a very homogenous society made up of about 98% ethnic Japanese. They tend to put a lot of emphasis on family and communities, and value the group more than the individual (Aliasis, 2013). The social hierarchy important and members of the society are expected to conform. One way is showing respect for one’s elders, for example the oldest member of a group is served first and their drinks are poured for them (AngloINFO, 2014). This mentality is common in the business world as well. Promotions are usually based on seniority and people often work at one company their entire lives. This way of life brings satisfaction and pride to the people (Aliasis, 2013). When greeting others it is customary to bow, although the Japanese are familiar with our ways and would expect us to want to shake hands rather than bow (Bazzel, 2013; Angloinfo, 2014). Also, being too direct about what one is really thinking is not socially acceptable. The Japanese use subtle language and rely heavily on non-verbal forms of communication (Aliasis, 2013).
Furthermore, the climate of Japan has created a rice-producing country based on collective work. Japan is located in a part of the monsoon area which stretches from Siberia in the north to Indonesia in the south. In summer, seasonal winds blow from the tropical south seas and bring heavy rainfall to Japan. With the temperate climate and plenty of rainfall, Japan has become one of the most favorable countries for rice farming. Rice-farming involves rice-planting, cultivation, and irrigation works in large fields, so it requires a lot of workers. Rice-farming is collective labor or group work, and this collective labor encourages group rather than individual. In Japanese geography, the isolationism and the favorable climate for rice-farming have created their group-orientedness.
The term “culture” refers to the complex accumulation of knowledge, folklore, language, rules, rituals, habits, lifestyles, attitudes, beliefs, and customs that link and provide a general identity to a group of people. Cultures take a long time to develop. There are many things that establish identity give meaning to life, define what one becomes, and how one should behave.
Japan is a fascinating and multifaceted culture; as in one hand it is rich and deep in tradition dating back thousands of years like the heritage of ancient Samurai warrior which can be seen in great castle, a carefully planned garden or a beautifully preserved samurai residences. To the geisha’s, a professional entertainers who attends the guests and are well versed in various traditional Japanese arts, while on the other hand it Japan is a society which is constantly developing in fashion to technology and are constantly pushing the impossible. Yet in Japan it is a land known for order and discipline, one of the most socially and ethnically homogenous groups in the world but for ever social custom and rule there are those who seek to break
Japan was founded in early 7th century BC. The religious practice of Shintoism and Confucianism has greatly influenced the traditions and beliefs of the country. (Coulter, Lee, Sheldon, & Meraz, 2011). The Japanese people often celebrate the changing seasons with festivals and celebrations. The majority of the people live in along the coast in main cities such as Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Kyoto, and Sapporo (Coulter et al., 2011). The Japanese society can be considered as ethically homogenous; however, there are a small number of immigrants from other countries such as the Philippines and China, who live there as well (Coulter et al., 2011).
Anthropologists define the term culture in a variety of ways, but there are certain shared features of the definition that virtually all anthropologists agree on. Culture is a shared, socially transmitted knowledge and behavior. The key features of this definition of culture are as follows. 1) Culture is shared among the members of that particular society or group. Thus, people share a common cultural identity, meaning that they recognize themselves and their culture's traditions as distinct from other people and other traditions. 2) Culture is socially transmitted from others while growing up in a certain environment, group, or society. The transmission of cultural knowledge to the next generation by means of social learning is referred to as enculturation or socialization. 3) Culture profoundly affects the knowledge, actions, and feelings of the people in that particular society or group. This concept is often referred to as cultural knowledge that leads to behavior that is meaningful to others and adaptive to the natural and social environment of that particular culture.
Japan has many wonders that the general public does not know of. Most Americans only know about the past wars of Japan, therefore they don’t know the true history of the people that life there. Several wonders of Japan include its History, Government, Geography and Topography, Cultural Customs and Economy and Trade.
The values of the Japanese people strongly rely on social sanctions. They believe in the benefits of harmony, rather than those of the
Cultural Norms and Traditions in Japan - AngloINFO Tokyo, in Tokyo (Japan). 2014. Cultural Norms and Traditions in Japan - AngloINFO Tokyo, in Tokyo (Japan). [ONLINE] Available at:http://tokyo.angloinfo.com/information/moving/country-file/culture/. [Accessed 22 May 2014].
The Geert Hofstede analysis for Japan is dramatically different from other Asian Countries such as Hong Kong, Korea or China. In Japan Masculinity is the highest characteristic. The lowest ranking factor is Individualism, which coincides with their high ranking in Uncertainty Avoidance. Japan is a more collectivist culture that avoids risks and shows little value for personal freedom.
Imperialism on Japan had benefited Japan, there was a huge growth in agriculture, and the economy strengthened. The government attached great importance to transport development, for it recognized its infrastructural value to the economy and general strength of the nation. From a poor agricultural country, Japan has become the richest industrial state in Asia. Japan has famous the world over for precision goods, cars, and huge tankers. Japan’s factory workers are no longer grossly exploited; employers provide welfare schemes, recreational and educational facilities and housing, nowhere is change more clearly seen than in the structure of Japanese society.
Culture is the totality of learned, socially transmitted customs, knowledge, material objects and behavior. It includes the ideas, value, customs and artifacts of a group of people (Schaefer, 2002). Culture is a pattern of human activities and the symbols that give these activities significance. It is what people eat, how they dress, beliefs they hold and activities they engage in. It is the totality of the way of life evolved by a people in their attempts to meet the challenges of living in their environment, which gives order and meaning to their social, political, economic, aesthetic and religious norms and modes of organization thus distinguishing people from their neighbors.