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Japanese culture has many distinctive characteristics, buried in a long and rich history. Japanese people are a very proud people, who believe in love and respect and living a peaceful life. There is a distinct social structure as with many other countries. The Japanese have a language that has been adapted from other languages and built into a unique language of their own. Japan has much pride in their food and cooking techniques and preparation of their food. The Japanese culture can deter international business people due to a lack of understanding the business etiquette in Japan. The values of the Japanese people strongly rely on social sanctions. They believe in the benefits of harmony, rather than those of the …show more content…

Although the neo-Confucian class system was abolished in the late 1800’s some remnants of it still remain. The Japanese have an upper class that consists of the top of the upper class: royal families and those with close relations to the royal family. The upper class also consists of the upper business class, including those with high positions in companies and those who own large corporations. The middle class includes small business owners and service men - those working for the small business owners. The lowest class in Japan includes all those who are labor workers. Many work from day to day to live or live with assistance from the government. One of the largest determining factor of social division is level of education, with the upper class having a much broader and higher education level than those in the lower …show more content…

They put much thought into the look of their dishes. Rice and noodles are a staple of the Japanese diet and are served at nearly every meal. Sushi and sashimi are both uniquely Japanese dishes that are eaten very often. Soy is also a very common ingredient in the Japanese diet. While many other regions have had influence on Japanese cuisine, the people of Japan have adapted these ingredients in their own style. After World War II, the consumption of bread, dairy and bread dramatically

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