England and Japan
Compare & Contrast
British and Japan
National characteristics can be explained geographically. For instance, continent people are confident themselves and never hesitate. In contrast, peninsula people say 'Hurry up ' in every situation. Meanwhile, island people are curious and want to explore everywhere. Britain and Japan are representative Island nation in the west and the east. Therefore, they have been walked in similar way historically. Both go through the absolute monarchy and developed imperialistically. Actually, while Britain and Japan has similarities outside of history like politic and ethnicity, they also has differences in their current situation and business culture. The most obvious similarity between Britain and Japan is in their political system. Both of them are constitutional monarchy. In Britain, there is perfunctory queen, but a governor is also exist. Governor lead a country practically. Japan has both king and governor as well. King and Queen perform many roles in their nation. According to the United Kingdom royal official homepage, "King and Queen in constitutional monarchy acts as a focus for national identity, unity and pride; gives a sense of stability and continuity; officially recognizes success and excellence; and supports the ideal of voluntary service" (The Role of the Monarchy, 2007, par4). In addition, Britain and Japan have similarity in their ethnicity. They are both famous with their kindness. Britain is so called "the country of shrine". Like their reputation, Britain greeting each other even if contacts their eyes. And they said "Thank you" very frequently. Japan is not that different from English. Japan known as a polite nation, too. Harmony is Japanese main spirit. One article stated "In Japan, if the train or bus is late, then the driver apologizes to the waiting passengers." (Crisp, 2006). This sentence demonstrates that Japanese do not want to annoy others. While its similarities, Britain and Japan also
British and Japan
National characteristics can be explained geographically. For instance, continent people are confident themselves and never hesitate. In contrast, peninsula people say 'Hurry up ' in every situation. Meanwhile, island people are curious and want to explore everywhere. Britain and Japan are representative Island nation in the west and the east. Therefore, they have been walked in similar way historically. Both go through the absolute monarchy and developed imperialistically. Actually, while Britain and Japan has similarities outside of history like politic and ethnicity, they also has differences in their current situation and business culture. The most obvious similarity between Britain and Japan is in their political system. Both of them are constitutional monarchy. In Britain, there is perfunctory queen, but a governor is also exist. Governor lead a country practically. Japan has both king and governor as well. King and Queen perform many roles in their nation. According to the United Kingdom royal official homepage, "King and Queen in constitutional monarchy acts as a focus for national identity, unity and pride; gives a sense of stability and continuity; officially recognizes success and excellence; and supports the ideal of voluntary service" (The Role of the Monarchy, 2007, par4). In addition, Britain and Japan have similarity in their ethnicity. They are both famous with their kindness. Britain is so called "the country of shrine". Like their reputation, Britain greeting each other even if contacts their eyes. And they said "Thank you" very frequently. Japan is not that different from English. Japan known as a polite nation, too. Harmony is Japanese main spirit. One article stated "In Japan, if the train or bus is late, then the driver apologizes to the waiting passengers." (Crisp, 2006). This sentence demonstrates that Japanese do not want to annoy others. While its similarities, Britain and Japan also
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