JAPAN VS

THAILAND
 Japan
Geography
Island nation in East Asia
Four main islands:
Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, Shikoku
Diverse landscapes:
mountains, plains, coastlines
Iconic landmark:
Mount Fuji
 Language
Official language:
Japanese
People 3 writing systems: Kanji,
Hiragana, Katakana
Population:
Politeness levels,
Approximately 126
honorifics, complex
million
grammar
Concentrated in urban
English widely taught and
areas, notably Greater
used, especially in
Tokyo
business and tourism
Emphasis on harmony,
respect, and diligence
 Thailand
Geography
Located in Southeast Asia
Borders:
Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia
Diverse landscapes:
tropical beaches, lush forests,
mountains
Chao Phraya River and Mekong River
major waterways
 People
Population: Over 69 million Language
Ethnic diversity:
Official language: Thai
Thai majority, with ethnic
Thai script based on Khmer script
minorities
English widely spoken, especially in
Warm and welcoming
urban areas and tourist destinations
hospitality
Strong sense of national
identity and pride
JAPAN 🇯🇵
 Culture Beliefs Values

1. Greetings 1. Religion 1. Hierarchy

Formal Informal Shintoism & Buddhism Seniority grants
Saikerei “kami” - Shinto Gods automatic respect,
Eshaku
Keirei and they’re very
sensitive to titles.
2. Superstitions
Breaking a comb 2. Customer is God
= bad luck “Okyakusama wa
Sleeping facing kamisama desu”
the north
= brings death
THAILAND
 Culture Beliefs Values

Greetings Good etiquette

The religion is
Superstitions are ‘Dress Properly’
unique
common ‘Point Feet’
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Japan is the dominant Historical contexts and Cultural differences
country as it has the societal norms shape shape societies,
world’s third-largest the cultural practices, interactions, and
economy by advanced beliefs, and values of individual identities.
technology and high Japan and Thailand It promotes diversity
standard of living. distinctly. and inclusion,
Thailand is not as The unique identities enhancing global
economically dominant can be appreciated by understanding, and
or technologically understanding their improve cross-cultural
advanced as Japan. differences. communication.
Thank you!
ありがとう
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