CultureShock!
Subtitle: Japan : a survival guide to customs and etiquette
By: Raina Ong
Edition: 5th edition.
Series: CultureShock!
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Editions
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 241
ISBN-13: 9789814771016
Subjects: Etiquette; Description and travel; Japanese National characteristics; Social life and customs
Other titles: Cultureshock! Japan; Culture Shock Japan; Japan :
Description: "CultureShock! Japan will guide you through the confusion you will inevitably feel when moving to the Land of the Rising Sun. Peppered with personal anecdotes, this book gives practical advice on how to navigate Japan's fascinating and complex culture with ease and what to expect at a typical izakaya with your fellow "salarymen" after a long day at work. Discover the best time to view sakura in full bloom in each prefecture and where the best ryokans are. Learn the do's and don't's when dining at someone's home and the right way to eat sushi. So whether you require information on office etiquette or where to find a hot spring, CultureShock! Japan covers it all and help you enjoy your stay in the country."--Amazon.com.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 236-238) and index.
Table of contents: title: First impressions; title: Land and history; title: People; title: Mixing with the locals; title: Settling in; title: Food; title: Culture and travel; title: Communicating with the Japanese; title: Working in Japan; title: Fast Facts.