Japan

culture - church - people

What is it really like?

To Speak

You Need Your Voice

“Your calling is where the world’s greatest need and your greatest

passion collide.”

The Culture & Country

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PhrasesOtsukarsama desu – You’re probably tired, and I think that’s great

Yoroshiku onegai shimasu – I hope things go well, (even if I’m not exactly sure what those things are)

Shikataganai - It can’t be helped.

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Animal Cafes

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Monkeys

Ambience

Feeling Crowded (outside)

Feeling Crowded (inside)

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Cause/Effect:

➔ Working 6 days a week consistently and commuting 2 hrs each way to a job downtown.

◆ Pros

◆ Cons

Japanese●collectivism

●respect & authority●nationalism

●buddhist with shinto●punctuality

●health & success

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ConnectionsHow are we connecting with the people?

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