There are countries where traditions define the national identity. Japan is a country of traditions. Whether it is contemplation of flowering sakura or the development of supernova technologies - everything has a common ground: life in Japanese style. Virtually unchanged from the Middle Ages survived the traditional Japanese costume, the national interior design, the literary Japanese language, tea ceremony, theater "kabuki", "no", "bunraku" and lots of others, equally peculiar traditions. And all this is surrounded by ultra technogenic civilization! The number of traditions and rituals, mandatory or recommended to keep is just enormous. Virtually every area of life is inspired by the network of traditions and ceremonies, especially noticeable in communication between people. Japanese cherish and lovingly treat the nature, are delighted with beauty of the natural landscape, weather, flowers or sea. Numerous ceremonies of contemplating flowering trees, full moon or autumn paints are an integral part of society. Handshakes are not adopted, they are replaced by bowing, and the "return" bowing is required with the same frequency and respect, demonstrated by the other party. Japanese are polite and attentive in contact. The hospitality of the Japanese is "in the blood." Direct denial is not approved, even if it is not possible to comply with the request, therefore think in advance about feasibility your wishes. Traditional Japanese smiling is often misleading, especially women smiles, under any circumstances, even denial, or a bad time will be accompanied by a smile that bewilders many foreigners. At the same time, "familiar" relationship (even too little distance between the interlocutors) is totally unacceptable and evokes a sharply negative attitude. It is also not advisable to look directly into the eyes of the Japanese (this is perceived as aggression) and energetically gesticulate.