June 1st Presentation
Unanswerable Question
Why do cultural misunderstandings occur between the Japanese and American cultures? What is the best method that these misunderstandings can be alleviated?
15 Page Paper
- Origins of Japan
- Second Theory – Mass immigration of Korean farmers during transition of the Jomon to the Yayoi period of Japan
- Third Theory – Small immigration of Korean farmers, reproduced rapidly and outnumbered pre-existing Jomon people.
- Japan’s 251 year long isolation – In 1854 that Commodore Mathew Perry forced Japan to drop their isolation act and begin interactions with the WestCultural Misunderstandings and Cultural Values
- Cultural Misunderstandings and Cultural Values
Senior Project
- 5 Main Informational Pages
- Interactive Blog
- Helpful Links Page
American's Guide to Japan
- Japan's Background - Origin of Japan, Religion, traditional Japanese Architecture, traditional Japanese clothing, Japanese cuisine, and the arts
- Cultural Misunderstandings - Cultural misunderstandings are obstacles in our world that prevent people from obtaining true understanding and appreciation of another’s culture.
- Japanese Etiquette and Taboos - Some Japanese etiquette and taboos that one should know before traveling to Japan
- Traveling to Japan - Basic tips on things one should know or do before traveling to Japan as well as things one should expect.
- Current News in Japan - Articles of current news in Japan that may or may not affect your trip to Japan. I encourage future travelers to research up on current events in Japan before planning there trip
- Discussion Page - Interactive Blog
- Helpful Links - Links with helpful information.