Cultural orientation of Japan

By: PEDA BABU VADIYALA2015MBA0155

profile East asian island nation. Population- 12,62,33,213 (2016) people.

98.5% ethnic Japanese. 1.5 percent are mostly Korean considerable numbers of Brazilians, Chinese,

and Filipinos

Area- 3,77,915 sq km of Land. Closest neighbors- Russia, china, North

Korea, South Korea, Taiwan and Philippines.

Language – Japanese Government -Parliamentary with constitutional

monarchy Prime Minister: -shinzo abe Capital: -Tokyo, - Cultural, Economical, and Governing heart. Yokohama- major Financial and industrial center . - Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo. Flag description-

White with a large red disk (representing the sun without rays) in the center

Climate- varies from tropical in south to cool temperate in north

Shinano River- 367km Exports- Motor vehicles, semiconductors, and office

machinery Agriculture- Rice, sugar beets, vegetables, fruit, pork,

fish Currency- Yen Life Expectancy- Average: 82, Male: 78.8, Female-

85.6 GDP per Capita- $44656.80

Population Growth Rate- 0.12% (2016), World Rank: 219th

GDP- $4.4 1Trillion (2016) Industries- Manufacturing, construction,

services, Textile communication, Agriculture, Distribution, Real estate, etc.

Literacy Rate- 99%Unemployment Rate- 3% Internet Users- 87.5 millionEnvironmental Issues- Acid rain;

waste management, global warming.Most popular sport- Baseball,

sumo.

Religion

Shinto: Founded in 660BC, Kami, Buddhism: Confucianism: Christianity: Religion Holidays: Sets bun, Seijin no

hi, keiro no hi, New year, etc Building of Worship:

Tradition

Modest power distance: Seniority, Education,etc

Institutional Collectivism: Team work, Group assignments,

High Masculinity: Modest Uncertainty avoidance: Long term Orientation: Growth oriented. Homophilous: share same belief, language Neutral, Formal.

Monochronic:: primacy of punctuality and schedule Rigid deadlines.

Reserved: People speak softly Greetings: bow, Eye contact and personal space: Hospitality and Gift-Giving: Family: Dress codes: Conservative dark suits Traditional clothing: Kimono is an ankle length

robe

Food and Eating customs: Soybean, Tea ceremony: Education: Buses: cars Sports in Japan: Sumo wrestling, Martial arts, Base

ball. Tourism: Floating torii at itsuku shima shrine. Business Ethics:

Economy

Top Exports: Top Imports: Industries:

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