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Sushi is Japan's most famous culinary export. As an island nation, seafood plays a major part in Japanese diet. Other staples include rice, vegetables, and noodles.

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The Japanese writing system consists of three different scripts and also makes frequent use of the Latin alphabet and Arabic numerals. Kanji is the script that is used most often. The Japanese writing system and language are often considered very vexing for Westerners to master.

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Japan embraces technology and is constantly pushing the boundaries of what technology can do - especially in the areas of robotics, consumer electronics, and the automotive industry.  Japan has many popular international corporate conglomerates, including Sony, Nintendo, Toshiba, Toyota, Mazda, and Nissan.

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Pachinko parlors (similar to casinos) are a national pastime and a portal into Japan's seedy underworld. If you win big and get a bunch of Pachinko balls, you can exchange them for a ludicrously priced item (like a '$500 teddy bear) which you can take to an unmarked shop that will buy it from you for cash. This is how many people flagrantly skirt Japan's anti-gambling laws.

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The indigenous and most widely-practiced religion* of Japan is Shinto.  Worship is a private affair, rarely preached, and separate from all state activities.  People pray at shrines and small altars to deities and ancestors.  Most people practice a mish-mash of Shinto and Buddhist beliefs.
*The Japanese do not consider Shinto an organized religion but more of a way of life.

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Manga, comics created in a distinct Japanese art style, are a huge domestic and international industry. Manga-themed cafes, events, theme parks and museums are all popular attractions among natives and tourists.

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The Japanese are known for being especially courteous. This is because they believe in putting the group ahead of oneself. As a result, Japan has strict rules for when and how to apologize (which happens often) and when and how far one leans when they bow to show respect.

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Tourists should take note of some chopstick etiquette while eating in Japan. First, it's considered rude to point at someone or something with chopsticks, especially while eating. Second, sucking and biting chopsticks is considered very distasteful. And third, do not place chopsticks upright in a bowl of rice since this action is reserved for funerals only.

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Japanese women have jobs and careers. However, they are still usually expected to do housework and take care of the children when they come home from work. Most women are expected to stop working once they are married or have children. Men are often expected to provide for their families without support from a working wife.

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Gift giving plays a vital but nuanced role in business and personal relationships. If invited into a Japanese home, visitors are expected to bring a small gift on their first visit. Gifts should be nicely wrapped and are often carried in a bag, even when it doesn't seem necessary. Opening gifts should occur in private, not when they are received.

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https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2070.html

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https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gaming/the-secret-life-of-pachinko

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Sumimasen: Behind Japan's Apology Culture

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Sumimasen: Behind Japan's Apology Culture

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https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gaming/the-secret-life-of-pachinko

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http://guide.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student_details.php?Id=12&CID=104

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Invisible Difference: The deep culture of Japanese Values

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Invisible Difference: The deep culture of Japanese Values

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http://www.tcworld.info/e-magazine/business-culture/article/invisible-difference-the-deep-culture-of-japanese-values/

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Cultural Differences Between the USA and Japan

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Cultural Differences Between the USA and Japan

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https://owlcation.com/social-sciences/Cultural-Differences-Between-the-US-and-Japan

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https://blackboard.gmercyu.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-123341-dt-forum-rid-9209299_1/courses/Spring2018_EDU804_005/EDU804LevelsofCulture.pdf

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https://www.google.com