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Japan - Culture

Japan - Culture. Japan – Hofstede’s 5 Cultural Dimensions. PDI – Power Distance IDV – Individuality MAS – Masculinity UAI – Uncertainty Avoidance LTO – Long Term Orientation. To go to Hofstede’s website click here . Japan – Hofstede’s 5 Cultural Dimensions. PDI – Power Distance

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Japan - Culture

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  1. Japan - Culture

  2. Japan – Hofstede’s 5 Cultural Dimensions PDI – Power Distance IDV – Individuality MAS – Masculinity UAI – Uncertainty Avoidance LTO – Long Term Orientation To go to Hofstede’s website click here.

  3. Japan – Hofstede’s 5 Cultural Dimensions PDI – Power Distance IDV – Individuality MAS – Masculinity UAI – Uncertainty Avoidance LTO – Long Term Orientation To go to Hofstede’s website click here.

  4. Japan – Hofstede’s 5 Cultural Dimensions PDI – Power Distance IDV – Individuality MAS – Masculinity UAI – Uncertainty Avoidance LTO – Long Term Orientation To go to Hofstede’s website click here.

  5. 2008 Corruption Perceptions Index from Transparency International Japan – Transparency Index To see the complete survey click here.

  6. Religions Japan – Religion Shintoism Buddhism Christianity Other Religion does not have a high emphasis in modern Japanese culture. (Graphs are from the World Values Survey) Shinto is an ancient Japanese religion. Starting about 500 BCE (or earlier) it was originally "an amorphous mix of nature worship, fertility cults, divination techniques, hero worship, and shamanism."4 Its name was derived from the Chinese words "shin tao" ("The Way of the Gods") in the 8th Century CE. For more details … http://www.religioustolerance.org/shinto.htm

  7. Japan – Symbols, Stories, and Rituals Japan is known around the world as "Land of the Rising Sun," and its flag depicts this sentiment.  The disk in the center of the flag is called Hinomaru, which means disk of the sun.  This symbol has been an imperial badge since the 14th century. To read more about the Japanese flag click here. Click on a picture to learn more about its importance in Japanese culture.

  8. Japan – Symbols, Stories, and Rituals Folk tales give some insight into the lives and values of Japanese people. The Mirror of Matsuyama In ancient days there lived in a remote part of Japan a man and his wife, and they were blessed with a little girl, who was the pet and idol of her parents. On one occasion the man was called away on business in distant Kyoto. Before he went he told his daughter that if she were good and dutiful to her mother he would bring her back a present she would prize very highly. Then the good man took his departure, mother and daughter watching him go. At last he returned to his home, and after his wife and child had taken off his large hat and sandals he sat down upon the white mats and opened a bamboo basket, watching the eager gaze of his little child. He took out a …. Click here for the rest of the story and more.

  9. wedding Japan – Symbols, Stories, and Rituals New Year Celebration Click on one of the pictures to see a video of each event. Baseball game Shinto purification ritual

  10. ‘Wa’ (harmony) is highly valued in Japanese society. Economic System Japan – Impact of Social Institutions Family Education Kao’ (the notion of “face”) is very important and is the basis of a person’s social status and reputation. Political System The Japanese educational system has it exist now was established by the Americans, based on their own system, after WWII. It consists of 6 years of elementary school ("shougakkou" 小学校), 3 years of junior high school ("chugakkou" 中学校), 3 years of high school ("koukou" 高校), and either 2 years of junior college ("tankadaigaku" 単科大学 or "karejji" カレッジ) or 4 years of university ("daigaku" 大学) Education is compulsory until 15, but 90% of the people complete high school and 40% graduate from university or college. The proportion of male students is higher at universities, while the opposite is true of junior colleges. Ref. http://www.jref.com/society/japanese_educational_system.shtml Click on one of the pictures to read about each social institution.

  11. Japan – Impact of Social Institutions Graphs from the World Values Survey (2000)

  12. Casual dress is never appropriate in a business setting. • Tattoos are only for prisoners in Japan. Keep yours covered up. • Don’t express your anger or aggressiveness openly. The Japanese consider this losing face. • If you will be outside, carry a small towel if you will be sweating. The Japanese don’t like to show sweat in public. • Blowing your nose in public is considered rude. • If you have the opportunity to visit someone’s house, take your shoes off before entering. • Eating on the street is considered impolite. • Check out the links below for more… Japan – Tips for Travel(Front stage / back stage culture) http://www.cyborlink.com/besite/japan.htm http://www.traveladvicepages.com/category/japan

  13. For Japanese business people exchanging "meishi" (business cards) is like shaking hands. It is very awkward not to exchange "meishi" when you first meet , so make sure you have enough. Japan – Business Culture Japanese managers may line up or sit in order of seniority or position. It is also important to give more respect to older managers. Gift giving in business is still practiced in Japan. While not required, it is appreciated. Gifts should not be excessive, otherwise they may be seen as a bribe. In Japan, the group is more important than the individual. It is not wise to excessively praise or encourage an individual openly. For more information on Japanese business practices click here or on the pictures above.

  14. The Japanese business culture emphasizes building trust and relationships. Japanese businesses often form strategic partnerships based on informal agreements and often reputation is as important as legal concerns. Japan – Business Culture From the World Values Survey (2000). An interesting article on trust in Japanese business culture.

  15. The Ethics of the Group – Japanese workers are expected to subordinate themselves to the needs of the company. The company is expected to serve the needs of the nation. Each group must defer to and show loyalty to the higher group. Personal sacrifice is expected as a service to the society in general. • The Ethics of Diligence and Self Actualization – Japanese people are expected to work hard and long work hours earn respect. • The Ethics of Reciprocity – The Japanese believe that long-term relationships and partnerships are necessary for the functioning of a harmonious society. Japanese businesses strive to create mutually beneficial relationships based on shared sacrifice and benefits. Japan – Business Culture

  16. Multinational Management, A Strategic Approach, Cullen and Parboteeah, Thomson South – Western 2008, ISBN 978-0-324-54512- • http://www.geert-hofstede.com/ • http://www.worldvaluessurvey.org/ • http://www.transparency.org/news_room/in_focus/2008/cpi2008/cpi_2008_table • http://www.religioustolerance.org/shinto.htm • http://japanese-flag.org/ • http://www.asianinfo.org • http://www.coveylink.com/blog/trust-in-japan-my-bow-is-my-bond-the-economist/ • http://www.metacafe.com/watch/2224428/japanese_new_year/ • http://www.communicaid.com/cross-cultural-training/culture-for-business-and-management/doing-business-in/Japanese-business-and-social-culture.php • http://www.cyborlink.com/besite/japan.htm • http://www.traveladvicepages.com/category/japan • http://www.asiatravelinfo.com/japan/doingbusiness.asp • http://www.jref.com/society/japanese_educational_system.shtml • http://japanese.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya&zTi=1&sdn=japanese&cdn=education&tm=13&gps=99_167_1345_522&f=00&tt=14&bt=0&bts=1&zu=http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/japan.html References

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