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JAPAN
THE COUNTRY “JAPAN”
Japan is an island nation in East Asia.
The characters that make up Japan’s name which means "sun-
origin“
This is why Japan is sometimes referred to as the “Land of the
Rising Sun".
Japan is an archipelago of 6852 islands.
Japan’s highest peak, Mount Fuji, is a volcano
Japan has the world's tenth largest population, with over
127 million people.
The Capital city of Japan is Tokyo
THE ECONOMY
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.
It is currently serving as a non-permanent
member of the UN Security Council.
HISTORY
Beginning in 1868, Japan undertook political, economic, and
cultural reforms, emerging as a unified and centralized state
known as the Empire of Japan (also Imperial Japan or Prewar
Japan).
This 77-year period, which lasted until 1945, was a time of
imperialism and absolutism.
Japan became an imperial power,
colonizing Korea and Taiwan.
Two of the most historic events of Japan were the Pearl Harbor
attack which marked the entry of U.S in World War II. And
second being the Hiroshima-Nagasaki attack which completely
changed the face of the future generations.
RISE OF THE STATE OF
JAPAN
By collapse of the Empire of Japan, Japan was
changed to a democratic state, the State of
Japan, more commonly the Postwar Japan (Post
World-War II Japan).
During the postwar period, Japan became an
economic power state.
But, this period is characterized by the US-Japan
Alliance such as the United States Forces Japan.
STATE OF GOVERNMENT
Japan is a constitutional monarchy.
They have an Imperial Family headed by an
Emperor who is recognized as the Head of State of
the nation (in a ceremonial way). His name is
Akihito.
To run the government, Japan has a democratic
parliamentary system headed by a Prime Minister
(the Head of Government) who is Mr. Naoto Kan.
NATIONAL ANIMAL
Green Pheasant
Koi
Raccoon dog
Red- Crowned Crane.
The indispensable basics
Shinto
Buddhism
* First arrived in Japan in the 6th century from the Southern part of the kingdom
of Baekje on the Korean peninsula.
*Buddhism is divided into three forms:
- the orthodox and impersonal Theravada Buddhism, which is
prevalent in India and most of Southeast Asia;
- the more personal Mahayana Buddhism, which spread to China,
Tibet, Vietnam, and ultimately to Korea and Japan;
- and Vajrayana Buddhism.
* 91 million Japanese identify themselves as Buddhist
Minority religions
•Bahá'í Faith
•Christianity
•Islamori
•Hinduism
•Judaism
•Ryukyuan Shinto
Festivals of Japan
•Heunen Masturi
•Tenjin Masturi
•Hanazumo Festival
•Omizutori
•Danjiri Masturi
•Hina Masturi
•O- Shiro Masturi
•Hanami
DINING ETIQUETTES
In Japan, it is an important etiquette to say traditional phrases
before and after a meal. People start a meal by saying
tadakimasu" ("I gratefully receive") and after finishing eating
they say "gochisosama” ("Thank you for the meal") with a
bow.
One of the most important rules is not to pass food with your
chopsticks directly to somebody else's chopsticks and vice
versa. Playing with your chopsticks at a meal is also inadvisable.
When you want to get food from a shared plate to your own
plate, use the other ends of your chopsticks. This is considered
polite and considerate in Japan.
If you’re bringing a gift from your home country, make sure it's not
'made in Japan'. Don't select company items with your company
logo. It may seem to be a promotional item and be viewed as cheap.
It is customary to comment that the gift you are presenting, even if it
is extravagant, is "tsumaranai mon" . This statement is meant to
convey, "Our relationship is more important than this trivial item."
PERSONAL GIFTING
They will not expect you to speak or read Japanese, or be conversant with their strict
cultural nuances and protocol.
They will usually try to help you but often feel embarrassment at their own lack of
understanding or English language ability.
One way to build and maintain relationships is with greetings / seasonal cards.
advance.
It is best to telephone for an appointment rather than send a letter, fax
Punctuality is important. Arrive on time for meetings and expect your Japanese
the people in descending rank until the most junior person is seated closest to the door.
It may take several meetings for your Japanese counterparts to become comfortable
Treat the business card you receive as you would the person.
It is wise to have one side of your business card translated into
Japanese.
Give your business card with the Japanese side facing the recipient.
Make sure your business card includes your title, so your Japanese
carefully.