Japan has many Western qualities; however, behind the decor of the cities, you will find that the Japanese respect their honorable traditions with great pride.

During the day, most people work in Western-style clothing, but it is not uncommon to see people come home from work, slip off their shoes at the door and then find comfort in their traditional kimonos.

In Japan, the family is of great importance, and you will often find several generations living under one roof. You are expected to respect and honor elders and obey family laws. You are not likely to see a Japanese man lose his temper or show immense emotion; this results in a loss of integrity, therefore, a loss of face.

Ethnic Groups : 99.4% Japanese and .6% other.
Languages : The official language of Japan is Japanese.
Religion : The main religions of Japan is Shinto and Buddhism.