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Japan
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
? Location
? The Land
? Climate and Seasons
? Earthquakes
? Rice and Fish
? “Connecting” Japan
? The Japanese People: A Brief History
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
? “I” and “We”
? The Work Ethic
? Face
? Honne and Tatemai
? Giri
? Haragei
? Subtlety, “Soft Talk,” and “Space”
? “Inside” and “Outside”
? Giving Thanks
? Etiquette Rules
? Attitudes Toward Foreigners
Chapter 03 RELIGION, CUSTOMS, & TRADITION
? Shinto
? Buddhism
? New Religious Movements
? Religion and the Rites of Passage
? Aspects of Traditional Culture
Chapter 04 THE JAPANESE AT HOME
? Visiting a Japanese Home
? The Japanese Bath
? Decline of the Extended Family
? Children and Family Life
Chapter 05 TIME OUT
? The Pursuit of Leisure
? Social Life
? Geisha and the World of Entertainment
? Leisure and Work
? Cultural Life
? Sports
? Wining and Dining
? The Public Transportation System
? Visitors and the Police
Chapter 06 GIFT GIVING
? Before Departure
Chapter 07 FOOD & DRINK
? The Tea Ceremony
? “Beautiful” Food
? Fish Dishes
? Using Chopsticks
? Something About Saké
? The Japanese Cookery Basket
? Some Language Tips on Eating Out
Chapter 08 LIVING IN JAPAN
? “Where is the Wretched Place?”
? “In Japan, Nothing Changes”
? Entry Requirements
? Some “Housekeeping” Information
? Everyday Life
Chapter 09 BUSINESS BRIEFING
? The Japanese Economy
? Some Introductory “Essentials”
? Aspects of Communication
? Women in Business
? Understanding “No”
? Understanding “Yes”
? Consensus
Chapter 10 LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION
? Structure of the Language
? Pronunciation
? Some “Imported” Words
? Conclusion
Appendices
? Places
? People
Exercises
