Japanese Culture

The Japanese celebrate 'Golden Week' in late April/early May. It is a collection of three (sometimes four) national holidays in one week. Which of the following is NOT a national holiday in Golden Week?

• • Constitution Memorial Day (Kenpo kinenbi)

• • Children's Day (Kodomo no hi)

• • National Foundation Day (Kenkoku kinenbi)

New Year is very important in Japan. It is celebrated over three days. Which of the following is not associated with New Year celebrations?

• eating toshikoshi soba

• receiving money

• eating kashiwamochi

During a period of silence in a Japanese meeting you should...

• Stay silent too

• Ask what is wrong

• Break the silence immediately

Which of these should you NOT do with a business card in Japan?

• • Keep in a closed holder

• • Write on it

• • Comment on it

Where at a table does the most senior member of a Japanese team sit?

• on the left

• far from the door

• on the right

What does the name Japan mean?

• • Land of the great wall

• • Land of the rising sun

• • The place near the ocean

What is considered poor manner in Japan when it comes to eating in public?

• Eating while walking

• Eating while standing in front of non-food vendors

• Eating loudly

• Eating with chopsticks

What is the purpose of the little tray at the cashier in Japan?

• To hold coins

• To place money for transactions

• To hold receipts

• To store credits

Culture of respect in Japanese reflected in?

• Language

• Manners

• Customs

• None of above

Identify the correct sentence structure: 'In Japan, the cherry blossoms bloom in spring, attracting tourists from around the world.'

• In Japan, the cherry blossoms bloom in spring, attracting tourists from around the world.

• In Japan, the cherry blossoms bloom in spring attracting tourists from around the world.

• In Japan the cherry blossoms bloom in spring, attracting tourists from around the world.

• In Japan, the cherry blossoms bloom, in spring attracting tourists from around the world.