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Understanding Asia Culture

Asian technology

and manufacturing

Deloitte’s Global Manufacturing Competitiveness index:

1) China2) Germany3) USA4) India5) South Korea6) Taiwan7) Canada8) Brazil9) Singapore10) Japan

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Some of the biggest companies from Asia :

Samsung Electronics (Korea)Foxconn Technology Group (Taiwan)Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan)Hitachi, Ltd. (Japan)Sony Corporation (Japan)

World’s largest industrial producerWorld’s largest exporter90% of world’s personal computer production80% of world’s air conditioner production74% of world’s solar cell production70% of world’s cell phone production

China

China will continue to be important, but production is spreading even more to other countries, such as Vietnam and ThailandGrowing consumer markets, such as China and India provide unique opportunities and challenges for Asian and foreign companies alike.

Future

Whether referencing the elegant aesthetic of Japanese Geishas or the strong Samurai silhouette,

Asia‘s rich culture and history have contributed to countless inspirations that are taking the skin care products, cosmetic, fragrance and fashion industry by storm. (Nov, 2013, trendhunter)

Aveda

In 1970, Horst, on a trip to India, was introduced to the science of “आयु�र्वे�द” Ayurveda (the traditional holistic system of medicine from India), and suddenly his vision for Aveda was born.

Aveda

BB cream stands for blemish balm, blemish base, beblesh balm (apparently because of a trademark in Korea on the word "blemish"), and in Western markets, beauty balm. It is first cosmetic item sold mainly in East and Southeast Asia, after that, the majority of larger beauty brands have introduced BB creams to Western markets.

YSL

In 1977, Saint Laurent turned his Chinese tourism experience into Opium perfume.

the red glass vial, designed by Pierre Dinand, was inspired by inro (印籠 , いんろう ), the small Japanese lacquered cases that were worn under kimonos.

"What do you think when you think of the Orient?" - Pierre Dinand

"Flowers of fire." - Yves Saint Laurent

Fashion

The Vogue Netherlands 'Eastern Promises' editorial

the oriental jacquards and kimono-like shapes maintain a semblance of the original clothing items.

Fashion

The Elle Mexico 'Tono Contra Tono' Editorial(Nov, 2011)

The photos, shot by picture pro Santiago Ruisenor, have an oriental-inspired feel with color-blocked couture and a hair accessory that makes Mirzac's bun look like a stylish sushi roll.

Fashion

Atashi-Boku by Sarah Fountain Stars an Exotic Gisele Pletzer(Apr, 2013)

There is a bit of theater that goes into traditional geisha costumes, especially when it comes to the hair and makeup, which the photo series titled Atashi-Boku by Sarah Fountain, a photographer based in Brisbane, Australia, embraces.

Martial arts and the influence in western cultures

East Asian Martial Arts Dominated by Chinese, Japanese and Korean culture

Transformed following it‘s contact with the west in the 19th century

Start of modern period East Asian history

origin of most schools of martial arts practiced today

Most popular martial artsChina - Kung-Fu

Japan - Judo

South Korea - Taekwondo

History of modern martial arts in East Asia

Modern martial arts in China and Japan are for the most a product of the nationalist governments

During the 1920s and 1930s

In the case Korea developed under the occupation of Japan

In terms of a Korean national art during the 1950th

Western interest in martial arts

Back to the late 19th century

Due to the increasing trade between the West and Japan and Chinese

Edward William Barton-Wright a british railway engineer studied Jujutsu

Within ten years Jujutsu classes entered western

Popular culture

First practicallity of martial arts during pre-war and World War Two

As western influece grew in East Asia, western millitaries studied martial arts

Martial arts today in western countries

The later 1970s and 1980s witnessed an increased media interest in the martial arts

Today many gyms in western countries

The spirit is to train the body and the soul

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