Globalization

What has not been absorb by Japan? That I could not tell you, but I can say with great confidence that Macdonald’s has been one hundred absorb and integrated into the roots of Japan. Every where I go, from Kansai Gaidai University to Hirakata Station and even further I see large amount of students, young and old gathering around ordering their meals from Macdonald’s .

Not only has it been absorb and integrated into the every day Japan meal plans on the go. It has been alter or adjust to the liking of Japaneses taste. Such as the picture that is seen above. It is clear that there are some burgers that only Japan has that does not exist in the U.S.

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Japanese Traditions

Japanese tradition is all over the place in Japan from modern times to the era when the emperor use to rule making tea, getting married and praying to the gods are all Japanese tradition that is not seen much due the time and place that it is being performed. But one traditional that is seen and done every day is, bowing.

Bowing, two Japanese Men

This tradition is has been carried among the Japaneses for many years. It is a sign of respect towards one another as well those hold high ranks. Those who are or have lower status will bow more lower than those of a higher status. Also those who have lower status will tend to those of higher status need more so their own. This is usually done among co-workers.

Not only is this done in the business world, but all over the places in japan especially in schools. Students would bow to their teacher (sensei) when he enters the room to show respect.

 

Disclaimer: The  a pictures are taken from the website below:
Business man bowing

Links to find out more about Japanese Traditions:
Japanese Customs and traditions
Japanese Culture: Traditions (English)

Japanese Pop Culture

Japanese pop culture has a wide range of what is in and out. It ranges from manga, anime, music, food, places to hang out with friends and most importantly, fashion. Fashion isn’t your everyday getup for the Japanese, but instead it a sense of art in which they can individual show off who they are to others. Not a day goes by at Kansai Gaidai, have I seen a Japanese person wearing what is known as “casual clothing” in the West to school. Their fashion consist of stocking, scarfs, long selves shirts that are layered, hats and many more. Not only is fashion popular among the girls in japan but also for the guys. Each guy in Japan has and also carries their own purses or bag with them. They can carry it as a hang bag, carry on , purse or backpack. Their purses comes in all shape, sizes, and style. Some of them comes in brand name such as Nike, Tiger, and etc.. Links:

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Japanese Pop Culture Posts + Tokyology