1. Japanese
Culture
Team: Yellow
Brittany Williams
Kristofer Montiel
Simbada Ramic
Alexis Abreu
Karina Hernandez

2. Health Care in Japanese
high Culture
In today’s modern society, Japan’s health care systems match up to the
standards and technologies that are present in many advanced
countries.
Traditional Japanese beliefs dictate that a facility should be very
formal because those who hail from Japan have a high respect for
educated doctors. They stress that there should be a clear line
between professional and patient. However, some patients usually avoid
asking question or voicing their health concerns to avoid conflict. Because
of their respectful and agreeable demeanor. As well, many people have
a strong sense of modesty and will request same-sex doctors to
maintain comfort.
Another traditional belief expresses that the body and soul are one.
Many physical afflictions can arise because of an imbalance in the mind
or soul. Organ transplant is a controversial practice in Japan because it
fractures the mind and body. Being labeled “brain-dead” is especially a
taboo subject because the Japanese believe that the spirit still resides
in the body, even if the person is catatonic. Autopsies are also too
invasive and may disturb the body in the afterlife.
Once diagnosed, the patient can move on to treatment, preferably one
that pacifies the body and mind. Practices such as acupuncture,
therapeutic massage, herbal remedies, and steaming are methods of
wellness and relaxation. In Japanese culture, most people expect
patients to remain virtuous and not express their pain.
Of course, Japan utilizes familiar treatments such as medication,
surgery, and therapy in extreme cases. On a brighter note, Japan has a

3. Family Values, Beliefs,
Influence and Decision Making
Multigenerational households
Family is placed before individuality
Elders are greatly respected
Older children look after younger siblings
Husband is the primary decision maker of
the family
A successful family relationship is the
definition of health
Specific roles and obligations in the family
husbands and wives have individual
household chores (they do not rotate
jobs)
Children are assigned chores based
on gender

4. Japan is a country that is conglomerate in
religion. The religions that are present
in Japan evince the history. Specifically
the religions that have influenced its
current ideologies.
• The main religion of Japan is Shinto.
Shinto has developed like the other
religions of the world. Shinto is a
religion that worships the power of the
god Kami. Kami is believed by the
Japanese to be the one responsible for
bringing life to planet Earth. The Shinto
faith was influenced and changed
throughout the centuries. Buddhism for
example became a significant variable in
the development of modern Shinto.
Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha
Gautama, a man that was born into a
royal family, who abandoned his riches
to become a monk. Taking on the name
Buddha-meaning the enlightened one-he
developed a philosophy that advocated
positive respectful behavior and putting
suffering behind their motives to make
their mind set pragmatic in the world.
Buddha believed that putting suffering
in one’s mindset drove one to resolve
negativity in the world.

5. Japanese Religion
• Along with Buddhism, Confucianismprimary decision maker of the family
• Older Husband is the and
Taoism have had a significant influence
on the Shinto faith. Thefamily relationship is the definition of health
• A successful Taoism faith
is one that promotes harmony among
people and self reflection. and obligations in the family
• Specific roles Confucianism
influenced Japanese Religion to be
respectful towards others especially have individual household chores (they do not rotate
– husbands and wives
jobs)
those who are seen as wise like elders
and parents. Also Confucianism has
influenced the–Japanese to be assigned chores based on gender
Children are open
minded by promoting learning from
others.
• The primary religion of Japan is Shinto
which has become a conglomerate
religion consisting of other religions and
philosophies.
• The Japanese culture is one of
tradition and respect and has become a
culture that follows a religion that has
become a more conglomerate one
throughout history as other religions
and philosophies have bought great
influence.
• Religion is something that is taken into

6. Communication Patterns
• Among the Japanese culture, the use of words are only part of a
message that is being communicated. There are several other factors
that contribute to conversing between others, such as: silence, body
language, mood, tone, and insight. However, it depends because
sometimes the body language is hard to detect within the Japanese
culture.
• Japanese tend to be more concerned with actions rather than words.
For instance, it is better to speak to little than to speak too much in
the eyes of the Japanese.
• As for body language, having direct eye contact with another individual,
especially an elder, is considered rude and is usually avoided. Instead
looking at the neck or somewhere around the face is advised. When it
comes to agreement, people of the Japanese culture acknowledge that
they are listening by nodding their head but do not always agree unless
they state so.

7. Communication guidelines when caring for
the Japanese culture
• Non verbal communication is vital.
• Do not use eye contact.
• Always establish who you are when entering the
room.
• Respect all their religion aspects.
• Avoid using Humor as a therapeutic
communication technique.
• Be very respectful especially to those who are
elder.
• They are family oriented expect plenty of
visitors.
• Respect family position and gender differences
when involving family members health care
affairs.

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