What Are The Similarities Between Japan And The United States

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JAPANESE RESEARCH PAPER

U.S. Marriages and Japan Japan and United States have many similarities on the concept of marriage. But Japan and the U.S. do have numerous cultural distinction as well. There are many traditions and customs for weddings. Most weddings in America are based on religion, culture and social norms. Usually the brides in America wear white bridal dresses with a veil. Wedding cakes in America are seen as a symbol of fertility. After the wedding, newlyweds go off and leave for a honeymoon for a couple of days/weeks. It is a time for relaxation and the start of a marriage.
A Japanese wedding ceremony may be Shinto, Christian, Buddhist, or non-religious. Couples decide the style of their wedding ceremony, which might be different from the style that’s typical of their own religion. Today, the traditional Japanese ceremony is Shinto-style, performed by a Shinto priest and held at a shrine. The ceremony itself is very formal and usually very private, with only close family and a few guests present. The bride traditionally wears two outfits; The shiro, which is a white …show more content…

Japanese attitudes in religion is not an importance in the wedding ceremony. Usually most Japanese people are identified as Shintoist or Buddhist. While most people in the United States are identified as Christians and they take religion seriously. Another difference between the two is that Japanese people are likely to be more formal. In Japan, people stand more apart when speaking. In America, customer service is rather warm and friendly. In Japan, it’s formal. Physical touching is also more sparse in Japan than in America. In Japan, people mostly bow. Bowing has different meanings behind it. It can be used to greet someone, apologizing, or thanking them. In the United States, people tend to shake hands when greeting someone. They rarely bow in the United States. Bowing is mostly used in Asian

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