[Culture Smart! 01] • Japan 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