CROSS CULTURE

COMMUNICATION IN JAPAN
ASHUTOSH
PANDEY
A.B.S
 introduction
 Japan has a population of approximately 125 million people
packed tightly into a rather small geographic area. The official
language in Japan is Japanese. Japanese is spoken only in Japan.
The literacy rate in Japan is very close to 100 percent and 95
percent of the Japanese population has a high school education.
 Japan’s form of government is parliamentarian democracy
under the rule of a constitutional monarch. The Prime Minister
is the chief government officer. The dominant religion is Shinto,
which is exclusive to Japan. However, the Japanese have no
official religion.
 Culturally, the Japanese tend to be somewhat introverted in
their ways. They generally are not receptive to outsiders. When
conducting business in Japan relationships and loyalty to the
group is critical for success.
 Cross culture communication in japan

 Culture It is shared system of symbols, beliefs, attitudes,

values expectations and norms of behavior.
 You will communicate with people from other culture
throughout your career.
 A major economic power, Japan has the world's 
second-largest economy by nominal GDP and the 
third largest in purchasing power parity. It is also the
world's fourth largest exporter and fifth largest importer.
 The climate of Japan is predominantly temperate, but
varies greatly from north to south. Japan's geographical
features divide it into six principal climatic zones.
Communication
 Verbal communication styles
 Contextual and Personal Styles
 Contextual style focuses on speaker and
relationship of parties; often associated with
high power distance, collective, high-context
culture.

Japanese educational system.

 How this culture influences academic behavior
in the educational environment.
 Kindergarten
 Elementary School (shogakkou)
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 Language Education in Japan
 
Japanese language reference section includes a basic
a あ / ア  Japanese
like 'a' in "father"

phrase book.
Reading and writing .

Guide to Japanese Pronunciation.

FOR EXAMPLE------

 "father "i い/イ like 'i' in "machine"u う/ウ like 'oo' in "hoopoe

え/エ like 'e' in "set"o お/オ like 'o' in "rope

Basic Japanese

Here are some basic Japanese words and basic Japanese phrases

that you could find very helpful on your travels to Japan. These
are very easy to learn basic Japanese words.

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 JAPANESE LIFESTYLE
 JAPANESE STREET FASHION….
  - Japan is famous for its amazing Japanese

street fashion. 100s of pictures of Japanese

Street Fashion and descriptions of the various
forms of Japanese Street Fashion.
Modern and traditional styles of Japanese fashion
including Japanese street fashion. Plus 1,000s of
pictures of Japanese fashion. Discuss Japanese
fashion.
LIFE STYLE IN JAPAN
 POPULATION IN JAPAN
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 POPULATION
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Population (2010 est.): 127.08 million.

Population growth rate (2010 est.): -0.191%.
Ethnic groups: Japanese, Korean (0.5%), Chinese
(0.4%).
Religions: Shinto and Buddhist; Christian.
Language: Japanese.
Education: Literacy--99%.
Health (2010 est.): Infant mortality rate--2.8/1,000. Life
expectancy--males 79 yrs., females 86 yrs. 
Work force (65.9 million, 2010 est.): Services--68%;
industry--28%; agriculture--4%. 
 Business & Workplace

 This country-specific section gives a

comprehensive description of Japanese business
culture which will help you to interact more
effectively with your Japanese clients and
colleagues.

 Wine glass company Riedel has six outlets in

Japan, more than in any other country. “Wine
tastes and smells differently depending on the
glass it’s in – and the right shape makes a glass an
instrument for enjoying wine.”
 FOOD $Sports & Games

 FOOD---  
A bowl of plain cooked rice is served with most
Japanese meals. Forbreakfast, it is sometimes
mixed with a raw egg and soya sauce (tamago
kake gohan) or enjoyed with natto or other
toppings

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 SPORTS$GAMES
 The box art notes Mario Sports Mix has
Nintendo Wi-Fi support, perhaps for online
play. 
 Nintendo announced Mario Sports Mix for
North America at E3, but haven’t set a date.
The game popped up in Australia’s
Classification’s Board not too long ago, so a
Western release may not be too far away.
 
FOR EXAMPLE
 CLIMATE OF JAPAN
 JAPAN CLIMATE
 Japan Climate - overview of Japan's climate and Japan's
Weather including weather forecasts for Tokyo.
 Japanese are proud of their four seasons (and a
surprising number believe the phenomenon is unique to
Japan), but the discerning tourist should try to aim for
two of them. 
 SPRING.
 SUMMER
 AUTUMM FALL
 WINTER
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