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Language Barrier: Island Asia Culture Traditions
Language Barrier: Island Asia Culture Traditions
SHOCKS
Island country lying off the
east coast of Asia
LANGUAGE BARRIER
1
Japanese characters and their formal
speaking systems a real challenge
2 WEATHER
Japan is a cold and rainy country
being an island doesn't mean a warm place
FOOD
3
Foods like fruits or pastries are really
expensive, considered a luxury
4 CHOPSTICK ESTIQUETTE
NO SHOES
5
Shoes is considered imprudent indoors,
so you will have to leave your shoes in
the "Genkan"
6 RULES
Rules, mores and manners are really
important, Japanese are too attached to them