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
Chqpter 02 VALUES&ATTITUDES
"I" and "We"
The Work Ethic
Face
Honne and Tetemai
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 Sake
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