The Fast-Paced Modernization of Japan
Japan during the 17th through the 19th century adopted a policy known as that isolated the whole country from the outside world, known as the…
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Explore the culture, lifestyle, and excitement of studying abroad in Japan.
Japan’s Tohoku Region
Japan faced the strongest earthquake in all of its recorded history ten years ago in the Tohoku region. A magnitude measured at 9.0 on the…
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Hierarchial Structure, or Jouge-kankei
In Japanese society, there is a strong hierarchical structure by age and grade. In any circumstances, people are expected to show respect by their language…
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Nenkō Joretsu in Japanese Culture
In Japan, there is a cultural norm in companies called Nenkō joretsu. It is a seniority-wage system of promoting employees of the firm based on how close…
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Senpai and Kōhai Relationships in Japanese Culture
Japan is said to have a homogeneous society, which means the quality or state of being of a similar kind or of having a uniform…
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Hanami is Here!
In Japan, with the arrival of spring comes the much anticipated cherry blossom (sakura) season. All around the country, cherry trees showcase a profusion of…
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Tattoos in Japan
There are a number of places in Japan that do not allow clientele with visible tattoos. Tattoos in Japan have long been stigmatized for its…
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Religion and Onryō Spirits
Most Japanese participate in rituals and customs derived from several religious traditions. Japanese people embrace any religion and don’t discriminate other people’s beliefs. This stems…
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