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Preparation Book for Making Japanese Friends Project

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“Love Knows No Borders – A Cultural Journey with a Japanese Partner”

We often say that love is a universal language. However, in reality, love is a highly complex and delicate network of emotions deeply rooted in each individual’s cultural background. This is especially true when it comes to relationships with Japanese people—a country that feels psychologically close yet culturally distinct in subtle ways.

This book goes beyond being a simple dating guide; it is a cultural anthropological journey that delves into the inner worlds of Japanese men and women. Too often, we are trapped by surface-level stereotypes, failing to truly understand the other person. Through this book, we aim to uncover the profound and rich emotional world that lies within seemingly reserved Japanese individuals and explore what their love truly looks like.

Readers of this book will not only learn how to date a Japanese partner but also discover how people from different cultures can love each other based on genuine understanding and respect. Cultural differences are not barriers but windows through which we can come to know each other more deeply.

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CONTENTS

 Preface                                       6

Ⅰ. Romantic DNA of Japanese Culture         9

1. The Meeting of Tradition and Modernity, That Subtle Balance

2. A Unique Perspective on Love and Relationships in Japanese Culture

3. The Influence of Cultural Background on Romantic Relationships

 

Ⅱ. The World of Japanese Men              21

1. Personality Traits

2. Their Inner World

3. Ways of Expressing Emotions

4. Perspectives on Dating and Marriage

5. Cultural Traits to Be Aware Of

Ⅲ. The Inner World of Japanese Women     32

1. The Identity of Modern Japanese Women

2. Expectations about Love and Relationships

3. Emotion Expression and Communication Styles

4. Things to Be Mindful of When Dating

Ⅳ. Basic Guidelines                        40

1. Specificities of International Couples

2. Cultural Differences and Attractions

Ⅴ. Meetings and Communication             47

1. Ways of Meeting

2. Language and Communication Barriers

Ⅵ. Dating Culture Differences              53

1. Dating Styles

2. Ways of Expressing Emotions

Ⅶ. Stages of Relationship Development     60

1. Formation of Romantic Relationships

2. Introduction to and Acceptance by Family

Ⅷ. Cultural Understanding and Respect     67

1. Understanding Each Other’s Culture

2. Conflict Resolution Methods

Ⅸ. Strategies for Long-Term Relationships  74

1. Language Learning

2. Mutual Understanding and Respect

Ⅹ. Psychological Traits of Japanese People  82

1. Cultural Roots and Psychological Origins

2. Psychological Adaptation and Conflict Management in International Marriage Couples

Ⅺ. International Couples’ Dating           88

1. That Exciting Adventure

2. Successes and Failures of International Couples: Their Stories

 

Ⅻ. Practical Guide                          95

1. Dating Etiquette

Appendix                                    101

1. Useful Japanese Expressions

2. Recommended Books and Resources

Copyright Information                         110