Examples: 7 Unique cultures seen by foreigners 1) The coming-of-age ceremony (成人式) is held all over the country. 2) Decorate expensive dolls for the Doll’s Festival (ひな祭り) 3) Valentine’s Day gives men chocolate (バレンタインデーに女性がに男性チョコを上げる) 4) Make a crane an auspicious bird (鶴を縁起の良い鳥としている) 5) The entrance ceremony will be held in April(入学、入社式は4月) 6) Make a noise and eat(音を出して食べる) 7) Eating and drinking establishments provide free water and hand towels (レストランで必ず水とお手拭きが出る) 8) The people of the same ethnic group speak the same language (同地方の出身者は方言を話す)
Questions: 1) Do you take these unique cultures for granted? 2) Which culture catches you the most surprising and state the reason? 3) Can you explain why the difference exists? 4) Can you tell us more if you know about Japanese unique culture? ----