Article: While both cultures are relatively polite compared to most Western cultures, the Japanese place far more emphasis on manners and social hierarchy than the Chinese do. In Japanese society, you would never be casual or familiar with someone who was significantly older than you or held a higher social rank.  While both the Chinese and the Japanese are more formal with older people, the Japanese people are also more formal even with people who are only a year or two older. For example, if you were in your first year of study at a Japanese university, you would be polite and formal with fellow students who were in their second year of study. The Japanese observe high levels of self-discipline and decorum in public. You would seldom see Japanese people arguing or expressing anger with each other publicly, while the Chinese don't necessarily have a problem with this. While the Chinese aren't particularly motivated to capitalize on their popular culture, Japanese popular culture is a global commodity. Manga comic books, anime, and Harajuku street fashion are all fairly well known in Western cultures.  Much of the pop culture difference comes from the difference between the governments of the two countries. China has a communist government and economy, which makes it a much less consumer-based society. Japan, in contrast, has a booming capitalist system that feeds its citizens' desires to be enriched and entertained. China's films and music tend to be filled with government propaganda and a strong political agenda, which means they aren't very popular outside the country. Because China is a communist country, most Chinese embrace atheism. Religious believers in China are often persecuted so religious ceremonies and meetings are typically carried out in private. Japanese people tend to be far more religious, following both Buddhist and Shinto belief systems.  Japanese temples and sacred gardens are located throughout the country, and elaborate formal ceremonies are public occasions. Many Japanese also attend Christian churches, a practice that is forbidden in China. China is slightly smaller than the contiguous United States, while Japan is slightly smaller than the state of California. The difference in land area means that Japan is far more urbanized than China. Chinese people primarily work in agriculture and industrial production while most Japanese people work in the service sector.  Because of China's size, it is difficult to generalize about a universal Chinese culture. Different regions of China have their own customs, traditions, and beliefs. China is more diverse while Japan tends to be more homogenized. As an island, Japan has remained relatively isolated from external influences throughout history. This makes Japan's culture unique compared to many others. In contrast, Chinese traders have long been exposed to many different cultures and nationalities and incorporated various styles, beliefs, and practices. The Japanese tend to eat a lot of fresh and raw food, particularly seafood, while the Chinese more often fry things. While rice and noodles feature prominently in both Chinese and Japanese diets, they are cooked much differently and have different flavor profiles.  Rice in China is typically fried and mixed with vegetables, eggs, and sauce. Japanese rice is more often sticky rice. While rice may serve as the base for a Chinese meal, in Japan it is more often offered as a side dish. Japanese fresh vegetables are typically steamed and served separately, while Chinese vegetables are usually fried along with the meat and mixed together.
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Observe the value placed on politeness and social harmony. Recognize the global spread of Japanese pop culture. Evaluate the role of religion in daily life. Understand the differences in geography and demographics. Distinguish Chinese food from Japanese food.
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