In Ancient Rome, loyalty to family and state was highly important. The nobles of Rome were constantly reminded to be aware of their fathers and grandfathers successes. We know this because the term pietas; meaning “dutifulness”; depicts these values. Also, we know of these the importance of family because typically at a Roman funeral, they would exhibit masks’ of their ancestors and their deeds. This regard to ancestors resembles that of Confucianism, which was highly practiced in Han China. The core of Confucianism was known as “filial piety”, meaning the respect and obedience that children owed their…
Debt as moral currency in interpersonal and imperial hierarchies is discussed at length in chapters five and six. Chapters nine through eleven then detail matters of personal conduct and “shame culture.” In the Japanese eye “shame is the root of virtue” and not guilt as most Western cultures believe (Benedict, 1946: 224). That is not to say they are puritan in nature. The Japanese embrace the senses and self-gratification is not condemned (Benedict 1946).…
Japan prides its self on a hardworking, honest culture. Many individuals and businesses from around the world find Japan an attractive culture to work with because of their success in the global market place. It is said that they’re organized, dedicated and follow timely work ethics, these are some of the foundations to their success. Two common phrases that Japanese culture reflects are “war is work” and “live to work”.…
The term “Confucianism” is often regarded as a complex mechanism of social, political, moral as well as religious beliefs that have considerable influence especially upon the civilizations belonging to the East Asian countries such as China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, North Korea, South Korea along with Singapore and Vietnam. With reference to the observation made by Reid (1999), it can be viewed that a clear depiction about different principles and beliefs exists within the sphere of “Confucianism”. Therefore, the major purpose of this report is to briefly review of T. R. Reid’s book “Confucius Lives Next Door: What Leaving In The East Teaches Us About Living In the West” through concisely unfolding the experience of Reid’s family concerning the Confucian ethos. Moreover, the report would also reveal the influence of Confucian ethos within the modern Japanese culture and identify the lesson which might contribute to a better social experience within the Western culture (Reid 29-66).…
The ethical elements, emphasizing political loyalty, obligation, and always adhering to the proper rules of etiquette, were thoroughly Confucian. Samurai were trained to suffer affliction with patience and self-control, and to never expose their emotions. They were expected to repudiate money and commercial transactions and to abhor underhanded dealings. Samurai labored for justice and strove to always show compassion and benevolence toward the oppressed. They were presumed to always speak the truth, to sustain an unblemished honor, and to avoid…
Asian values can also be seen with strong dictation for their consideration of others; with benevolence and obligation that must be present to enforce relationships. Asian societies have a history to be hierarchical, in contrast to the American culture where there is a form of equality to an extent between teacher and student, peer to peer, and family members among themselves. The hierarchical relationships in Asian culture involve a lot of obligation that could be seen as domination with the expectation of responsibility and benevolence in return. Example being children in Asian culture obligated to follow guidelines…
The fundamental underlying belief of medieval Japanese culture is to fit in with everyone else. Stay in one 's place and don 't go against power. To know your place in relation to others is to be secure. In the Edo era, rank order was fixed: everybody knew his place on the social…
This research paper looks into the cultural of the Japanese. The dimensions of culture to go over Japan’s history, religion, communication, and so forth, alongside Hofstede’s Dimension of Culture to determine the Japanese culture to that of the American culture. Also, this paper touches on the how business practices are conducted here in the United States and Japan. There were four questions that made up this research paper that helped to define culture, and how it impacts each country and there business practices. Those questions were: what are the major elements and dimensions of…
Alston, Jon (June, 2005). Japanese Business Culture and Practices: A Guide to Twenty -First Century Japanese Business. Bloomington, IN: iUniverse, Inc.…
Japanese in general, see many religious principles as traditional ways, and participate in religious events and practices as cultural routines without distinguishing which events or practices belong to which religions. Furthermore, within Shinto and Buddhist principles themselves, there is no demand in absolute dedication to single or limited deities. In fact both of these backbone religions give room for innovation, which resulted in the growth of many ‘new religion’ from the fundamental traditional values.…
Traditional Japanese family is a patriarchal family. Father is the head of the family and takes the superior power. Others in the family have to unconditionally follow the father in any circumstance. The support of father’s power not only come from the social norms, but also come from his breadwinner’s role. Father makes money to the family and thus his control the lifeblood in the family. When there is a contradiction among family, everyone should follow the father and make no objection.…
References: Japanese Etiquette and Ethics in Business / Edition 6 by Boye Lafayette De Mente…
Before making a comparison, it is important to analyze the Shinto ideal of purity as well as the social and religious influences that it has created. Shinto tradition within Japanese society follows strict and diligent practices, in order to establish a link between…
The traditions, which heavily influence today’s life in Japan, were mostly influenced by ancient Confucianism, which helped in shaping ethical and political philosophies and values. Confucianism was not a religion; rather, it was a set of ethical and moral rules…
A child in this culture is taught to be dependent instead of independent. Unlike other cultures where a mother encourages her child to dress herself or choose her own toys, in Japan, parents do most tasks for the child, even into the teen years. Japanese moms will decide the hobbies, education and career paths of their children. Because of this culture, Japanese children learn obedience and to rely on their mother’s direction. From birth, mothers create an intimatmacy with their baby and continue build that connection into the adult years. The mother’s ultimate goal is for her child to establish the same mentality. It is tradition for Japanese moms to rely on the intimate bond they’ve established with their children instead of punishment, to keep them behaving appropriately. Mother’s spend most of thier time at home with their children in order to monitor communication, education, food, hobbies and even clothing. Children remain at home for most of the day and are taught to communicate frequently, honestly and exclusively with their mothers. Japanese parents are strongly committed to early education, which carries over into formal education. One of the main focuses of raising children in Japan is preparing them to succeed in education and…