1. CULTURE OF JAPAN & KOREAS

2. People Japan Korea 99% are ethnic Japanese Minority are Ethnic Koreans
Chinese
Ainu
Korea
Ethnic Koreans
Minority are Chinese

3. Language Japan = Japanese Korea = Korean
Characters are a combination of Chinese characters and Japanese symbols
Korea = Korean
Half of words come from Chinese

4. Religion Japan Korea Buddhism is primary religion
Blend of Buddhism and Confucianism
Christianity is a growing religion in South Korea
North Korea does not allow for freedom of religion

5. Land Use Japan is the size of California
Four times as many people in Japan as in CA
867 people per square mile

6. Food Japan Rice is a staple
Sushi: vinegared rice with vegetables and/or fish
Sashimi: Thin slices of raw fish
Noodles and tofu are also common
Tea is most commonly drank

7. Korea Rice is also a staple Grilled meats and vegetables are common
Kimchi is a common dish
Mixture of cabbage and spices

8. Education Japan South Korea North Korea Superior educational system
Highest literacy rate in the world
Intense competition to get into universities
South Korea
Educational system is similar to Japan’s
North Korea
Communist ideology is primary focus
Higher education is limited

9. Traditions/ Customs Japan Strong family ties and respect for elders
Kimono is commonly worn for special occasions
Removing shoes before entering a home is expected
Poetry and art are respected and popular
Anime is widely popular
High fashion is trendy, especially in Tokyo