2026 Jnie’s Blog

 Intercultural Perspectives on Dating and Relationship Norms Survey Analysis My research topic: Dating and relationship norms Target: Japanese and International Students Number of respondents:  19 Japanese students and 25 International students (Summary) A total of 44 respondents participated in this survey examining intercultural perspectives on dating and relationship norms among university students. (Results) Student Classification Among the respondents, 56.8% were international students , while 43.2% were Japanese students . This relatively balanced distribution allows for meaningful comparisons between domestic and international perspectives on dating and relationships. #1 Nationality Distribution Among international respondents, participants represented a diverse range of nationalities, including students from Thailand, Korea, Indonesia, Germany, France, Mexico, Costa Rica, Slovakia, the Netherlands, and the Bahamas. The largest nationality groups accounted for app...

This week’s lesson focused on (inter)cultural verbal and non-verbal communication and how culture influences the way people interact. We discussed concepts such as adaptation versus authenticity, directness versus saving face, conflict orientation, humor, and communication preferences. We also watched a work documentary that demonstrated how communication styles can influence teamwork, productivity, and relationships in professional environments. As a Thai student studying in Japan, I found many interesting similarities and differences between the two cultures. One similarity is the importance of showing respect to others. Both Thai and Japanese societies value politeness, humility, and maintaining harmonious relationships. Younger people are expected to respect elders, and people generally try to avoid causing embarrassment or discomfort to others. However, there are also important differences. In Japan, communication is often more indirect and relies heavily on context. People may...