ROUND 1 NATIONAL OVERVIEW
Japan's primary and secondary education is based on a ... system
6-3-3
....... is usually considered as an extremely unassuming and respectable virtue in the Japanese social setting or culture. There is even a Japanese saying that goes somewhat like ‘....... is Golden’ (iwanu ga hana)
Silence
"........” is the term used for Japanese business cards .It is crucial in Japanese business.
Meishi
Which two colours are on the flag of Japan?
White and Red
The national flag of Japan is a rectangular white banner bearing a crimson-red circle at its center. It embodies the country's sobriquet: the Land of the Rising Sun.
Japanese expected life expectancy is .... years old
83
Based on the Trompenaars Cultural Dimensions, Japan is a ...... time culture.
Sequential
" Japan is considered to be one of those cultures that possess time and punctuality at a very high prestige. Punctuality is so well imbibed in their culture that many might even consider it ‘Common Sense’ to be punctual. "
The respectful bow (“keirei”) is of ... degree angle. This is for a teacher or a boss
30
The Constitution of Japan is based on three core principles:
Sovereignty of the people,
Respect for fundamental human rights
Pacifism
The Constitution of Japan is based on three core principles: the sovereignty of the people, respect for fundamental human rights, and pacifism. Government power is separated into three independent branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. Each branch contains a separate set of agencies and personnel with its own distinct set of laws and regulations.
The Japanese are often considered to be of ..... nature
Introvert
"The Japanese are often considered to be of introvert nature and might want to avoid any kind of open or direct competition and confrontation unlike many other extrovert cultures such as the United States itself."
Traditionally in Japan, there are two main gifting occasions in each year. They are ..... and ......
Ochugen and Oseibo
Ochugen (the midyear gift): is derived from the ceremonial day of Taoism on July 15th of the lunar calendar
Oseibo: (the year-end gift): is given in December.
Japan is renowned for its incredible food. Which city is nicknamed the ‘kitchen of Japan’
Osaka
Often referred to as 'the Kitchen of Japan', Osaka is a food-lover's wonderland, the birthplace of some of the nation's most beloved dishes.
The value " Mottainai " basically means " ...... "
Don't waste
" Mottainai " is an old world with multiple meanings : Gratitude, Frugality, Respect. But basically it means " Don't waste "
The Japanese culture follows a more ....... kind of approach in their daily life as well as their work life
Collectivism
The Japanese culture follows a more collectivism kind of approach in their daily life as well as their work life, where they believe that working together would yield much better results, unlike some cultures that follow a more individualistic kind of approach
The concept of (1)...... endurance and (2)........ perseverance, also known as gaman and ganbaru, is highly valued in Japanese culture and clearly reflected in the workplace
(1) passsive
(2) active
Japan's primary and secondary education is based on a 6-3-3 system
6 years in (1).......... school
3 years in (2)............. school
3 years in (3)............ school
(1) Elementary
(2) Lower Secondary
(3) Upper Secondary
Due to the Hofstede dimension, Japan constitutes a (1)... in the masculinity scale, which illustrates that Japan is one of the most (2)....... societies in the world
(1) 95 / (2) Masculine
The attire in Japanese business emphasizes on .... rather than individual expression
Conformity
The attire in business emphasizes on conformity rather than individual expression.
Conservative dressing is applied on both men and women.
It is important to stick to black, gray or navy with a neutral shirt and tie.
How old was Naruto in the Original Naruto ?
12