Introduction

Brief overview of Japan's geography and population

It is the 11th most populous country in the world and second most populous island country.
81% of the population lives on Honshu, 10% on Kyushu, 4.2% on Hokkaido, 3% on Shikoku,
1.1% in Okinawa Prefecture and 0.7% on other Japanese islands such as the Nanpō Islands.

Japan is composed of numerous islands but the four greatest ones are;
Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku (Japan-guide.com, N.d). Basically,
the country is bordered by Korea, Russia and China; however, over fifty per
cent of the country is mountainous and covered by forests. Politically, the
country has been divided into eight regions and forty-seven prefectures
(Japan-guide.com, N.d).
Mention of Japan's rich history and cultural significance

Japanese culture is a set of values that puts importance on social harmony and hard work.
Up until the 10th century, Japanese culture was similar to the Chinese culture, but the rise of
the samurai in the Heian Period and the isolation during the Edo Period changed the rules
of society. Overall, the culture was influenced by the local Shinto religion, Buddhism,
Confucianism and the limited natural resources.

The 6 Dimensions Model

Picture of the 6 dimensions
Hofstede's initial six key dimensions include power distance, uncertainty avoidance,
individualism-collectivism, masculinity-femininity, and short vs. long-term orientation
power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism versus collectivism, masculinity
versus femininity, long-term orientation and indulgence versus restraint. These
dimensions will be analysed in case of country Japan from the perspective of tourism.

The 6 Dimensions in Japan : Exploring the 6 Dimensions

Individualism vs. Collectivism

Japan is a collectivistic society and emphasize the needs of a group as a whole. Group
harmony is valued above individual desires, and the Japanese indirectly communicate
information to avoid conflict that may arise.