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Culture Differences and Similarities between Japan and the UK
Having lived in Japan for a while now, I started to notice quite a few similarities, and differences, between Japan and my home, the UK. Some of them may apply to other countries too but some, I feel, are quite uncommon. I found these connections between Japan and the UK fascinating, and maybe worth writing a blog about.
I think the connections start with the similar histories. Both are very old countries, steeped in ancient traditions and beautiful architecture, and with this age comes the variations in dialects, regional identities, and outlooks on life. Japan and Tokyo are very similar places, with quite similar reputations, “The people are cold and always in a rush in London/Tokyo.”, I’ve heard this sentence often, and while I don’t think this is necessarily always true, there is definitely a correlation between the friendliness of the people increasing as you get further away from both capital cities. The idea of some stranger starting a conversation with you on a train in both cities is alarming to many, whereas in my hometown its quite common.
The UK and Japan are both island countries, meaning they’re cut off from the mainland of the continent, and their cultures developed as such. Sometimes this manifests in charming traits that are considered very Japanese or very British, but sometimes it appears in less positive ways, like fear of outsiders, which I think both lands have in common.
Formality and a lack of direct communication/confrontation are also traits both nations share. What is considered good manners in England, may be too indirect or roundabout for the US, and vice versa. The people of Britain, much like Japan, don’t usually like to show when they are upset, especially in public situations or social interactions, and they also like to tease/make fun of their friends often, for other nations it can sometimes seem too much.
Now, one of the key differences in manners between the two lands, is related to shoes. I’ve had many people in Asia ask me about why we wear shoes indoors, “Isn’t it dirty?” and I have to say, after spending time here, I completely agree. The UK operates on an ‘ask before coming in` basis. Before we enter someone’s house we will check if they’d like us to take our shoes off. Some will say yes, and we’ll happily oblige, but some will say no, and we will gladly oblige them too. My grandma, for example, tells us we don’t need to take our shoes off in her house, but my aunt, will always make sure everyone enters shoe-less into her home, or dire consequences will ensue.
When I was younger I didn’t think anything of wearing my shoes indoor, but now I always need to take my shoes off, in any country I’m in.
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