3 docs tagged with "culture-integration"

Integrating into Japanese society follows a documented pattern: logistics first, depth by year 5, identity choices after, and a real burnout risk in between.

Neighbor relations in Japan run on hikkoshi-aisatsu, the moving-in gift, plus quiet ongoing courtesy. Who to greet, what to bring, and whether it's worth doing.

Ochugen, oseibo, omiyage, and okaeshi form Japan's yearly gift cycle: who to give to, what it costs, and how much of it a resident actually needs to join.