My Take on Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions as applied to Japan & New Zealand -- Mashiro Yamashita

 I found that it is good way to know culture, but there are some points of different from the actual state.

First, I think masculinity is depend on people. This survey says Japanese society will be driven by competition, achievement and success. The percent was 92.  It is too high. There are many people who want to enjoy work with other people. In fact, I'm not focusing on results, I'm focusing on assumptions. If we focus on only results, the life will not fun.

 On the other hand, Indulgence is almost correct. I realized that New Zealanders value holidays more than Japanese. For example, on Sunday, the shop clothes about 5:00pm. I was surprised because Japanese shop clothes about 11:00pm on Sunday. 

 By comparison between the two countries, I found that there is stereotype in this survey. I felt it can’t see everything about culture.


Comments

  1. Ayano YoshiikeJuly 27, 2022 at 4:09 PM

    That's understandable, Mashiro. We need to keep in mind that a lot of factors contribute to making a culture.

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  2. TAMONJuly 27, 2022 at 4:14 PM

    I agree with you that the survey has some stereotype. It is difficult to define culture.

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  3. Mayuko NakamuraJuly 27, 2022 at 4:30 PM

    I agree that your thinking way about working and I like it.

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  4. Yugo KonnoJuly 27, 2022 at 4:44 PM

    I think there are typical thought form in some region, but as you think, nobody has the same thought of others.

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  5. Usa YamagamiJuly 27, 2022 at 4:47 PM

    Hi, Mashiro. Some people like working individually, but other people like working together. So I think it depends on the person. I agree with your opinion.

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  6. Shiho MatsuuraJuly 27, 2022 at 8:45 PM

    Hi, Mashiro. I also felt that holidays are more important for kiwi than Japanese. Thanks to the way of think, Kiwi looks happier.

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  7. David WoodfieldAugust 8, 2022 at 10:02 PM

    Interesting thoughts, Mashiro, yes there are no doubt aspects in Japanese society that cater for the need for comfort and unconditional acceptance and as a result contrast with the strong drive for success that comes with 'masculinity.' On the other hand the desire for success and excellence has brought Japan tremendous achievements ranging from raked stone gardens such as the one found at Ryoanji to the wonders of a Nissan Leaf.
    David :-)

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