Berenice's questions

1. How is the style life of Japanese people?In almost all Japanese homes, you step up to enter from the front door area after you take off your shoes. Sometimes, you will wear room shoes (slippers) inside the house, but you should take off these slippers when you enter a tatami (Japanese straw mat) room. Nowadays, at most offices, you don't have to take off your shoes to enter, but there are still a few traditional businesses in which you have to take off your shoes.

2.How is the style life of Chinese people? the Chinese people live a life distinct from other peoples in that they pursue such qualities as conformity to nature, harmony, and plain living as opposed to conquest of nature, individuality and material luxury. A pretty flower or a full moon can mean a lot of things for Chinese people, depending on the circumstances.

3.which is the least level of education that Japanese people have?In Japan, education is compulsory at the elementary and lower secondary levels. Virtually all students progress to the upper secondary level, which is voluntary.

4.which is the least level of education that Chinese people have?All citizens must attend school for at least nine years. The government provides primary education for six years, starting at age six or seven, followed by six years of secondary education for ages 12 to 18.

6.Which are the most popular Holidays of Japan?•  1 January - 元日 (New Year's Day)
•  Second Monday of January - 成人の日 (Adult's Day)
•  11 February - 建国記念の日 (National Foundation Day)
•  21 March (approx.) - 春分の日 (Vernal Equinox Day)
•  29 April - 緑の日 (Green Day)
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7.Which are the most popular Holidays of China? Lantern Festival (15th of the 1st month)
Qing Ming (Pure & Bright in Chinese) (Fifth of the 24 Solar Terms)
Duan Wu (Dragon Boat) Festival (5th of the 5th month)
The Seventh Eve (7th of the seventh month)
Mid-Autumn Festival (15th of the eighth month)

8.Which are the most beautiful/popular places of Japan? Mount Fuji. Japan’s highest mountain
Himeji Castle. Japan’s most famous castle and one of twelve that is in its original condition.
Bomb Dome, Hiroshima. The Bomb Dome has the dubious distinction of being almost directly under “Little Boy” when it detonated over Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.
Kamakura. The outdoor Daibustu is, alongside Miyajima’s “floating torii”, the best known monument in Japan.
Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto. It is best known as the Golden Pavilion and it said to be Japan’s most visited site and its beauty
Matsumoto Castle. Construction started in 1504 and the castle eventually was nicknamed the “Crow Castle” because of its resemblance of that bird with outstretched wings
Miyajima. The “floating torii” is arguably Japan’s most iconic man-made landmark along with Kamakura’s Daibutsu.

9.Which are the most beautiful/popular places of China?The Great Wall of China:
This wall was mainly built to prevent attacks from the Xiongu dynasty. It was continuously rebuilt and underwent maintenance particularly during the 6th century B.C. to the 16th century. This wall extends to a length of over 6,400 km!
Forbidden City:
This imperial place was built during the period of 1406 to 1420. Today, the Forbidden City holds the Palace Museum.
Dazu Rock Carvings:
Listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Dazu rock carvings are a series of some exquisite works of religious significance.
Summer Palace:
The Summer Palace is a beautiful palace that is located in Beijing, China.
Mount Tai:
Mount Tai has great significance and is one amongst the many famous places in China.
Todai-ji Hall, Nara. Nara is not to be missed by any visitor to Japan. It’s Japan’s oldest capital and traditionally ranks as its first city

10.which are the differences between Japanese and Chinese customs?Chinese Customs
Meeting Etiquette
. Greetings are formal and the oldest person is always greeted first.
. Handshakes are the most common form of greeting with foreigners.
. Many Chinese will look towards the ground when greeting someone.
. Address the person by an honorific title and their surname. If they want to move to a first-name basis, they will advise you which name to use.
. The Chinese have a terrific sense of humour. They can laugh at themselves most readily if they have a comfortable relationship with the other person. Be ready to laugh at yourself given the proper circumstances.
Gift Giving Etiquette
. In general, gifts are given at Chinese New Year, weddings, births and more recently (because of marketing), birthdays.

If you are invited to a Japanese family’s house, then always take something with you to give to the hostess. Flowers are ideal, or some nicely presented food.
If you have got as far as being invited to someone’s home, then I do not need to say that you MUST take off your shoes at the door. Your hosts will offer you a pair of slippers to wear.