Culture Shock! Tokyo: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette (Culture Shock! Guides)

A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette CultureShock! Tokyo is essential for anyone who wishes to delve into the heart of what makes Tokyo and its people tick. This book enlightens readers on Japanese customs and throws light on certain 'oddities' in the city such as the quaint-looking historical shrines set between high-rise buildings. Find out more about the contrasting faces of the Tokyoites, who on one hand are renowned for their polite and humble demeanour, yet can be perpetrators of the 'Tokyo rush hour'. Settle in smoothly by using the practical tips provided including those for how to find accommodation, schools for the children amd also how to cope with working in Tokyo. Delight in the variety and quality of food and anticipate all the cultural and travel opportunities the city has to offer. CultureShock! Tokyo is invaluable for anyone who wants to live and succeed in this culture-rich and fast-paced city CultureShock! Tokyo is essential for anyone who wishes to delve into the heart of what makes Tokyo and its people tick. This book enlightens readers on Japanese customs and throws light on certain 'oddities' in the city such as the quaint-looking historical shrines set between high-rise buildings. Find out more about the contrasting faces of the Tokyoites, who on one hand are renowned for their polite and humble demeanour, yet can be perpetrators of the 'Tokyo rush hour'. Settle in smoothly by using the practical tips provided including those for how to find accommodation, schools for the children and also how to cope with working in Tokyo. Delight in the variety and quality of food and anticipate all the cultural and travel opportunities the city has to offer. With Over Three Million Copies In Print, Cultureshock! Is A Bestselling Series Of Culture And Etiquette Guides Covering Countless Destinations Around The World. For Anyone At Risk Of Culture Shock, Whether A Tourist Or A Longterm Resident, Cultureshock! Provides A Sympathetic And Fun-filled Crash Course On The Dos And Donts In Foreign Cultures. Fully Updated And Sporting A Fresh New Look, The Revised Editions Of These Books Enlighten And Inform Through Such Topics As Language, Food And Entertaining, Social Customs, Festivals, Relationships, And Business Tips. Cultureshock! Books Are Packed With Useful Details On Transportation, Taxes, Finances, Accommodation, Health, Food And Drink, Clothes, Shopping, Festivals, And Much, Much More. Information and background for travelers and expatriates includes a brief history and description of Japan's capital city, along with facts about the food, language, culture, and pastimes to help the "shocked" function in society, business, and residence.