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Culture Shock! Japan (Culture Shock! A Survival Guide to Customs & Etiquette) [Paperback]

Rex Shelley (Author)
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Culture Shock! A Survival Guide to Customs & Etiquette October 1, 1992
Whether you travel for business, pleasure, or a combination of the two, the ever-popular "Culture Shock!" series belongs in your backpack or briefcase. Get the nuts-and-bolts information you need to survive and thrive wherever you go. "Culture Shock!" country guides are easy-to-read, accurate, and entertaining crash courses in local customs and etiquette. "Culture Shock!" practical guides offer the inside information you need whether you're a student, a parent, a globetrotter, or a working traveler. "Culture Shock!" at your Door guides equip you for daily life in some of the world's most cosmopolitan cities. And "Culture Shock!" Success Secrets guides offer relevant, practical information with the real-life insights and cultural know-how that can make the difference between business success and failure.

Each "Culture Shock!" title is written by someone who's lived and worked in the country, and each book is packed with practical, accurate, and enjoyable information to help you find your way and feel at home.


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  • Paperback: 280 pages
  • Publisher: Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company (October 1, 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1558680713
  • ISBN-13: 978-1558680715
  • Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #801,772 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Real-size images of Japan and Japanese, December 24, 1999
This review is from: Culture Shock! Japan (Culture Shock! A Survival Guide to Customs & Etiquette) (Paperback)
I'm a Japanese living in Japan. I bought this book to check if it worth recommending to my friends. Yes, I recommend this book. It'll tell you real-size Japan and Japanese without exaggeration. It covers usual life of ordinary Japanese people. It's a fair book.
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Saved me from many possible embarrasing situations!, January 29, 1999
This review is from: Culture Shock! Japan (Culture Shock! A Survival Guide to Customs & Etiquette) (Paperback)
This book was a lifesaver for anyone wanting to fit in and not make a fool of themselves. I felt confident that I would not insult anyone and that I knew how to handle different situations. This book is an absolute must for anyone visiting Japan for the purpose of Business or official matters. For that matter, most tourists should indulge as well. If you wish to enjoy all that Japan has to offer, fit in and be comfortable - Buy this book!
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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars A disappointing book written with an outsider's perspective, December 18, 2001
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This review is from: Culture Shock! Japan (Culture Shock! A Survival Guide to Customs & Etiquette) (Paperback)
I was so disappointed (actually outraged at the time) with this book that I packed it up to ship back. When I travel I am always looking for insights into other cultures. This book was not the place to look. The tone of this book lacks the sensitivity to offer any understanding or insight.

It is written with the perspective of someone from outside of the Japanese culture. While this type of perspective may be reassuring to some, I'd be wary of the stereotypes this book reinforces. Any useful practical content is found only after stripping away layers of opinion based upon superficial observations. The writer also manages to criticize the Japanese culture and be condescending to the reader in each chapter.

The culture and people represented here does not reflect the Japan I visited, or the people I came to know. If you want to visit Japan as an outsider and stay one, this is what the book will guide you towards. Otherwise, I recommend relying on publications with higher journalistic standards, like Fodor's or Lonely Planet. You are less likely to embarass yourself.

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