Task-Supported EFL Instruction: Integrating Students, Teacher, and Textbook Roles in a Japanese Mainstream High School Class by Alvin Ibe Santos

“…It was also found that TLST complements a Japanese high school mainstream EFL class by (1) optimizing the limited time offered in class for students to tackle the TL; (2) aiding students in their standardized institutional exams; and (3) appealing to Japanese cultural sensibilities.…”
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MAKNA JUDUL CERPEN KINGYO NO OTSUKAI KARYA YOSANO AKIKO: SEBUAH ANALISIS STRUKTURAL SEMIOTIK RIFFATERRE by , EMIR WAHANA AGRIANSYAH, , Wiastiningsih S.S., M.Hum.

“…The first symbol, i.e. kingyo (gold fish), symbolize the good luck and braveness in accordance with the Japanese societyâ��s belief of the image of gold fish, while the second symbol, i.e. otsukai (helper) symbolize a dedication in keeping a trust, reflecting a system in Japanese cultural tradition, i.e. ieand oyabun-kobun systems.…”

On communicative competence and intercultural understanding through the lens of the Japanese government-approved English language textbook by Gonja, Chika, Musaev, Talaibek

“…The findings revealed a clear bias towards Japanese cultures and US citizens. It is assumed that American English is considered an ideal model for English education in Japan. …”
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The Differences between Women Executives in Japan and Romania by Irina Roibu, Paula Alexandra Roibu (Crucianu)

“…This article explores and compares how Romanian and Japanese cultures, societies, and economies have either encouraged, or discouraged, the growth of female entrepreneurship on their own territories, and analyzes how the best emerging female executives can be supported in the future in order to maximize their potential. …”
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TRACES OF ZEN BUDDHISM WITHIN JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY – A CULTURAL SEMIOTIC PERSPECTIVE by Ioana-Ciliana TUDORICĂ

“…The comparison between shodō and Zen spirituality and philosophy is done within the cultural semiotics framework, showcasing the common ground between the two, rather than the differences, thus revealing the meaning of shodō within the Japanese cultural context. In order to reflect this relationship, the article presents the fundamentals of shodō, its influence and role within the Japanese society, carefully building into the connection between Zen philosophy and the practices of shodō. …”
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Attention to eye contact in the West and East: autonomic responses and evaluative ratings. by Hironori Akechi, Atsushi Senju, Helen Uibo, Yukiko Kikuchi, Toshikazu Hasegawa, Jari K Hietanen

“…Additionally, we examined evaluative ratings of eye contact with another real person, displaying an emotionally neutral expression, between participants from Western European (Finnish) and East Asian (Japanese) cultures. Our results showed that eye contact elicited stronger heart rate deceleration responses (i.e., attentional orienting), shorter looking times, and higher ratings of subjective feelings of arousal as compared to averted gaze in both cultures. …”
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The decision-making process for the fate of frozen embryos by Japanese infertile women: a qualitative study by Takahashi Shizuko, Fujita Misao, Fujimoto Akihisa, Fujiwara Toshihiro, Yano Tetsu, Tsutsumi Osamu, Taketani Yuji, Akabayashi Akira

“…</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>Patients’ 5 step decision-making process for the fate of frozen embryos was profoundly affected by various Japanese cultural values and moral standards. At the end of their decision, patients used culturally inherent values and standards to come to terms with their infertility. …”
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Japan, quality tourist destiny: a learner option for Colima by Irma Magaña Carrillo

“…Techniques application has been carefully revised inside the Japanese cultural context.<br /><br />This research aims that it is through the analysis of application the Total Quality Serving model in Japanese enterprises, tourism businessmen of Colima will have a learning choice.…”
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PEARL INDUSTRY IN THE UAE REGION IN 1869-1938: ITS CONSTRUCTION, REPRODUCTION, AND DECLINE by K Aqil

“…In the late 1920s and early 1930s, several factors led to the decline of the pearl diving industry, such as the spread of Japanese cultural pearling. This decline led to the decline of all the classes in the UAE pearling industry and to the rise of new classes related to the oil industry. …”
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Ma : harmony, balance and the in-between. by Tan, Luting.

“…In this project, I seek to re-­‐visit the Japanese cultural origins of the aesthetic of simplicity, emptiness and harmony, focusing on the space-­‐time concept of ma. …”
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Chaliapin and Russian Musical Culture in Japan (20–30s of 20th century) by Sarkisov K. O.

“…In the history of Russian-Japanese cultural ties, there will be a kind of anniversary at the beginning of 2021: 85 years ago, in February and May 1936, a great Russian bass singer Fyodor Chaliapin was on tour in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka with unprecedented triumph. …”
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The Japanese concept KOKORO and its axiological aspects in the discourse of moral education by Tereza Nakaya

“… The Japanese concept KOKORO and its axiological aspects in the discourse of moral education This article on the axiological aspects of the ‘Japanese mind/heart/soul’ focuses on the native Japanese word kokoro, which is extremely polysemous, frequently appears in various contexts and can be considered one of the Japanese cultural concepts or key words. The primary concern here is the axiological aspects of KOKORO in the discourse of contemporary moral education. …”
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Strategy for diversity management : women's leadership and work-life balance in Japan by by Segawa, Yoshiko, M.B.A. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Anime Industry: Traditional Culture and New Business Technologies by I. L. Timonina, M. M. E. Arimo

“…Its distinctive visuals have turned anime into an authentic Japanese cultural phenomenon. In recent decades, the anime industry, like other creative businesses, has faced the need for significant transformation due to consequences of technological advancements and growing competition. …”
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Clinical Characteristics of Women with ADHD in Japan by Hayashi W, Suzuki H, Saga N, Arai G, Igarashi R, Tokumasu T, Ota H, Yamada H, Takashio O, Iwanami A

“…Our research investigated gender differences in sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of adults with ADHD in a Japanese clinical sample. Due to unique Japanese cultural ideals and expectations of women&rsquo;s behavior that are in opposition to ADHD symptoms, we hypothesized that women with ADHD experience more difficulties and present more dysfunctions than men. …”
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Ways of Expressing Apologies and Thanks in French and Japanese Personal Emails: a Comparison of Politeness by - Chantal Claudel (

“…First of all, the notion of politeness is examined as it is understood in French and Japanese cultures, followed by a discussion of the positioning adopted by the various established approaches to this notion. …”
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Global human rights and contextualised civic learning: a case study of human rights education in Japan by Meyer, TG

“…Japan has a long history of incorporating human rights concepts into its citizenship curriculum; however, this curriculum is produced in a political context where there is resistance to extending rights to minorities and the disadvantaged, and where there are renewed attempts to emphasise traditional Japanese cultural values through education. Potential tensions have been recognised, yet little has been written about educational knowledge as end product, or its role in informing learner and teacher understanding of human rights. …”

The property of the Japanese version of the Recovery Knowledge Inventory (RKI) among mental health service providers: a cross sectional study by Rie Chiba, Maki Umeda, Kyohei Goto, Yuki Miyamoto, Sosei Yamaguchi, Norito Kawakami

“…Conclusions The Japanese 16-item RKI revealed reasonable factorial validity, good convergent validity, and understandable internal consistency reliability among mental health professionals. Japanese cultural settings seemed to influence the four-factor structure in the present study. …”
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A case study of a high intercultural awareness (ICA) setting in Sabah, Malaysia :Away of promoting the concept of ICA in the EFL curriculum in Japan by Hiroko Kellaway

“…This dissertation reports on an exploration of the language-culture connection and its consequences for Japan in a globalizing world, and argues for a need to create a context in which Japanese students are imbued with the awareness of global culture in order to facilitate the transformation of the Japanese cultural identity into a more globally conscious one. …”
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A case study of a high intercultural awareness (ICA) setting in Sabah, Malaysia : a way of promoting the concept of ICA in the EFL curriculum in Japan by Hiroko Kellaway

“…This dissertation reports on an exploration of the language-culture connection and its consequences for Japan in a globalizing world, and argues for a need to create a context in which Japanese students are imbued with the awareness of global culture in order to facilitate the transformation of the Japanese cultural identity into a more globally conscious one. …”
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