Have you ever wonder what it would be like to live in a different country and understand their basic attitudes, values, and beliefs? South Korea is very different from the United States like their culture, religion, and government roles. Here are some facts about each of their basic attitudes, values, and beliefs. South Korea culture is included traditions and customs, music, language, art and their delicious food. South Korea was most influenced by the Chinese culture.
If you enjoy like me the festive nighttime illuminations, there are three periods around the year when you can experience them in Japan: during Hanami, during the winter holidays, and on late autumn, when Japan celebrates the autumn red leaves. The late autumn celebration is called in Japanese Momijigari which means “hunting the red leaves", and one of the best places to enjoy it is in Higashiyama, Kyoto. Here’s a photo taken in Eikando, with a wonderful grove of maple trees… Simply
Ninjas, samurais, Pokemon, Nintendo, sushi, and so on are what many think of when they hear Japan. It’s a relatively small country that’s an island right by China and South Korea. Japan gains tourism for Mt. Fuji and is seen as an interesting country with lineages and other traditional cultures (Ito & Crutcher, 2014). But, Japan is changing with the times and is evolving its culture. From the past and to the present, Japan has had such a big presence in society with just its culture.
You know what it’s like to live as a teen in the United States, but what do you think it’s like to live as a teen in Japan? Japan’s and the United States’ teenagers both have many differences and many similarities. Two categories that they have many similarities and differences in is the teenagers rights/responsibilities and their hobbies. Many Similarities can be found in the rights/responsibilities and educations of Japanese and US teens. One similarity between the two is that they both have more access to education (Luckerson).
Eigo wa hanashi masuka? (Do you speak English?) Japan has a rich culture and traditions still followed today. Japan differs a lot from America because of its religion, school system, transportation, food, and holidays. An issue in Japan is dealing with the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear disaster.
Anime has been part of my life since the 7th grade. It has comfort me through the good and though times. The anime community has been a big impact in America and holds an annual expo for anime fan. The cartoons in U.S. are normally made for children entertainment. Unlike Japanese anime the entertainment is for children, teenagers and adults.
Around 1238, Thailand was Establishment. Thailand is the second biggest country in the Southeast Asia mainland. Thailand has roughly 62 million people that live in Thailand. The Capital of Thailand is Bangkok. In Thailand Buddhism, is the largest religion in Southeast Asian.
The “small island nation” Japanese have always had very strong values that they pass down to their generations (Kanagy,2013). They teach their children to place others before them, respect their elders, and to always be honest. The country of Japan remained mostly isolated until whale hunters wanted to hunt, and dock in the Japanese territory in 1825 (Japan: Memories). The culture of Japan before World War II, was one of a deep history of knowing one’s place, keeping traditions, and honor. That was something that America had to understand when it came to intergrading with Japan after the war.
Are American cars just as good or are the worse than Japanese cars well cars are cars right? Well they maybe cars but they do have some very big differences to save you money and help you out on the road. Some people may think that american cars are the same or just as good as any other on the market but they are wrong. Japan has some of the best technology and they put their advanced technology in their cars which always makes them number one with no sign of giving up that spot.
Japanese culture is very different than the American culture we are used too. The vast majority of Americans are Christians, while in Japan only about 1% are Christian. The most common religion in Japan is a mix of Shinto and Buddhism. Buddhism was originally founded in India by Siddhārtha Gautama or the Buddha and came to Japan in the Nara Period, or about 710 AD. Buddhism does not worship a God, but is a religion of traditions and beliefs and focuses on meditation and enlightenment.
Japan is an island located in Eastern Asia, and located in the Pacific Ocean. Japan is surrounded by Sea of Japan. The neighboring countries are China, North and South Korea and Taiwan. which are also part of the Asian continent. The current population of Japan is 126 million.
There are a number of things that are often used to describe a person culture, But Culture generally accepts the way a community of people has chosen to live their lives in the best way of showing their traditions. American and Japanese are similar/different because of their Culture, Environment, and School. Comparing any two cultures together will have its similarity and differences of each other. Japanese and the American culture is influenced by the kind of society of people living in their country.
Now you might not think too much of this small country, but let me tell you that its people, land, and culture really make up the aspects of life for everyone who lives there. Japan is located near Russia, North Korea, South Korea, and China, with and exact location of 35N° and 136E°. Japan is an eastern asian country and placed in the northern hemisphere. Out of all of the countries in the world, the USA is the most similar to Japan in my opinion. Both being highly developed countries, similarities also include the fact that both countries have access to running water, cars, telephones, television, radio, and many more.
Out of every emotion that exists, there are six prime emotions that are considered as the “universal emotions”. This is because the facial expressions for these six emotions (happiness, sadness, surprise, fear, disgust, anger) are identical universally. However, different cultures may recognize and display emotions differently, such as the comparison of the Asian and American cultures. This difference in recognizing and displaying emotions between these two cultures has to do with the fact that the asian culture is a collectivist culture, while the american culture is an individualistic culture. In a collectivist culture the people are group oriented, meaning their connection with other people is important to them.
Education is different across the globe. In many countries, education is very important and the government put a lot of resources into their systems. In Japan particularly their education system is very effective and held to a high standard within their society. The Japanese education system is different than the American education system, all the way from first grade to twelfth grade. There are many positives within their system and some negatives.