Values/Beliefs
(True/False) Japanese culture has a high power distance.
True
Do you need to conjugate verbs in Japanese?
No
(True/False)The national flag of Japan is a rectangular white banner bearing a crimson-red circle at its center.
True
This is a typical greeting in Japan
Bowing
What is the most advanced technology in Japan?
5G
(True/False) Japanese culture emphasizes a more individualistic belief than most Western cultures.
False
How commonly spoken is the Japanese language in the world?
9th most spoken in the world
What is the national anthem of Japan?
Kimigayo
You should do this when entering a temple or home
Take off shoes
What is Japan ranked as the most technologically advanced countries?
1st
Why does Japan put an emphasis on collectivism and achievements?
Island Mentality
How many forms of politeness are there in spoken Japanese?
3
What is the national flower of Japan?
Cherry Blossoms
The people of Japan have strong pride in this
Food
What is the most famous tech invention from Japan?
Bullet Train
(True/False)In social settings, everyone is treated equally.
False
How may interlanguage affect the way an english speaker may interact in Japan?
Speaking Japanese while using English grammatical words
This approach to communication involves analyzing the contextual meanings of communication
Ethnography of communication
When does the Yoshida fire festival start?
26th August
What are some of the important innovations from Japan?
VHS recorder, laptops, transistor radio,The Walkman.
What does Japan look down upon in terms of everyday life?
Waste
How many types of alphabet systems does the Japanese language consist of? Bonus if you can name them each.
3 or 4
What is the name of the wide sash traditionally worn when wearing a kimono?
Obi
The social science identity which is reinforced by these rituals
Spiritual Identity
Technological Imperative