[Culture Smart! 01] • Japan · Culture Smart! by Norbury, Paul -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright About the Author Contents Map of Japan Introduction Key Facts Chapter 1: Land and People

• Location • The Land • Climate and Seasons • Earthquakes • Rice and Fish • “Connecting” Japan • The Japanese People: A Brief History • Hiroshima and Nagasaki • Chronology

Chapter 2: Values and Attitudes

• “I” and “We” • The Work Ethic • Face • Honne and Tatemai • Giri • Haragei • Subtlety, “Soft Talk,” and “Space” • “Inside” and “Outside” • Giving Thanks • Etiquette Rules • Attitudes Toward Foreigners

Chapter 3: Religion, Customs, and Tradition

• Shinto • The Principal Festivals (Matsuri) • Buddhism • New Religious Movements • Religion and the Rites of Passage • Aspects of Traditional Culture

Chapter 4: The Japanese at Home

• Visiting a Japanese Home • The Japanese Bath • Decline of the Extended Family • Children and Family Life

Chapter 5: Time out

• The Pursuit of Leisure • Social Life • Geisha and the World of Entertainment • Leisure and Work • Cultural Life • Sports • Wining and Dining • The Public Transportation System • Visitors and the Police

Chapter 6: Gift Giving

• Key Guidelines for Gift Giving • Before Departure

Chapter 7: Food and Drink

• The Tea Ceremony • “Beautiful” Food • Fish Dishes • Food Etiquette • Using Chopsticks • Drinking Etiquette • Something About Saké • The Japanese Cookery Basket • Some Language Tips on Eating Out

Chapter 8: Living in Japan

• “Where is the Wretched Place?” • “In Japan, Nothing Changes” • Entry Requirements • Some “Housekeeping” Information • Driving in Japan • Everyday Life

Chapter 9: Business Briefing

• The Japanese Economy • Some Introductory “Essentials” • Aspects of Communication • Women in Business • Understanding “No” • Understanding “Yes” • Consensus • Other Dos and Don’ts

Chapter 10: Language and Communication

• Structure of the Language • Pronunciation • Some “Imported” Words • Conclusion

Appendix: Some Useful Words and Phrases Further Reading