Japan - Culture Smart! by Culture Smart!

Japan - Culture Smart!

The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

Culture Smart!, Paul Norbury

Kuperard · Print & ebook · March 4, 2021

Don’t just see the sights—get to know the people.

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Who it’s for
A practical guide to understanding people, customs, and communication in modern Japan.
Genres
Japan Travel, Asian Culture & Society, Japanese History
Published
Kuperard, March 4, 2021

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Don’t just see the sights—get to know the people. The Japanese people have always seen themselves as a nation uniquely apart. Their exquisite art forms and elegant culture, military prowess and technological precision, have long been the envy of friend and foe alike. Today, even as Japan adapts to a rapidly changing world, its traditional culture and consensus-based philosophy have proved remarkably resilient. Culture Smart!

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Japan will broaden your perception and understanding of this complex, rich, and dynamic society. It will guide you through modern Japan s shifting social and cultural maze, and equip you with the tools to avoid the pitfalls of cultural misunderstanding. It provides practical tips and invaluable insights into people s attitudes and behavior to help make your visit a more meaningful and successful experience. Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

Beyond the Sights

A practical guide to understanding people, customs, and communication in modern Japan.

Come here for

  • Travel with cultural context, not just a list of sights
  • A closer look at Japanese values and social customs

Expect

  • Context on history, values, attitudes, and traditions
  • Tips on etiquette and communicating across cultural differences

Where it sits

Japan Travel95%
Asian Culture & Society54%
Japanese History33%

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Publisher categories

  • Business Etiquette & Presence
  • Manners & Etiquette
  • How Cultures Work
  • Customs & Traditions
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  • Japan Travel
Authors
Culture Smart!, Paul Norbury
Publisher
Kuperard
Published
March 4, 2021
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Business Etiquette & Presence