Culture Shock Japan

Raina Ong

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Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd
04 May 2017

Reference works; Social & cultural anthropology; Travel tips & advice: general; Museum, historic sites, gallery & art guides; Languages & ESL; Japanese - Cultural Material; Phrase Books

About the BookCultureShock! Japan will guide you through the confusion you will inevitably feel when moving to the Land of the Rising Sun. Peppered with personal anecdotes, this book gives practical advice on how to navigate Japan's fascinating and complex culture with ease and what to expect at a typical izakaya with your fellow ""salarymen"" after a long day at work. Discover the best time to view sakura in full bloom in each prefecture and where the best ryokans are. Learn the do's and don't's when dining at someone's home and the right way to eat sushi. So whether you require information on office etiquette or where to find a hot spring, CultureShock! Japan covers it all and help you enjoy your stay in the country. About the SeriesCultureShock! is a dynamic, comprehensive series of guides for travellers looking to truly understand the countries they are visiting, working in or moving to. Each title explains the country's customs, traditions and social and business etiquette in a lively, informative style. CultureShock! authors, all of whom have experienced the joys and pitfalls of cultural adaptation, are ideally placed to provide warm and helpful advice to those who seek to integrate seamlessly into diverse cultures.

By: Raina Ong
Imprint: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd
Country of Publication: Singapore
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 125mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 290g
ISBN: 9789814771016
ISBN 10: 9814771015
Pages: 296
Publication Date: 04 May 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Raina Ong moved to Japan after graduating from university and has stayed there for almost a decade. She started as an assistant language teacher (ALT) on the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) programme, but has hung up her teaching realia and is currently a Japan-focused travel writer. Having completed her tour of all 47 prefectures in Japan, her next goal is to visit all the islands and peninsulas in the country. Raina may have a slight obsession with travelling and it is not uncommon to find her miles from home chasing a harebrained travel whim.