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Culture shock and issues encountered by Westerners in Japan Cultural issues Common Japanese misconceptions regarding foreigners Why do the Japanese think they are unique ? Are they prejudiced against non-Japanese ? Things Japanese people should not say to Westerners How can Japanese people avoid offending Westerners or avoid seeming racist, naive or stupid Differences in lifestyle & relationships Japanese houses compared to European ones What makes (modern) Japanese houses so particular. The Meaning of Marriage in Japan and in the West One word, two concepts. Overcome cross-cultural misunderstandings. Foreigners in Japan Registered foreigners in Japan How many foreigners from each country live in Japan, and where do they live ? Attitude of the Japanese government towards foreigners Comparison of acceptance rates for immigrants, naturalisations, refugees and asylum seekers to Japan with other developed countries. Crime & Discrimination Discrimination in Japan How are racial and sexual discrimination part of everyday life in Japan. Foreign criminality in Japan Did you know that the Westerners and Koreans in Japan commit proportionally 15 times less crimes than the Japanese ?