2026 WeiJiang's Blog

 When I first came to Japan, I noticed something very different compared to Malaysia. In Malaysia, it is normal to invite friends to our house. Sometimes we suddenly ask our friends to come over, eat together, or just spend time chatting. However, in Japan, inviting someone into your home feels much more special and personal. I watched some videos about Japanese invitation culture, and I learned that many Japanese people do not easily invite others to their homes. One reason is because Japanese houses and apartments are usually small, so people may feel embarrassed about the limited space. Another reason is that Japanese people value privacy very much. Their home is considered an important private space that is only shared with close friends or family members. I also learned about the concept of “uchi” and “soto,” which means “inside” and “outside.” In Japanese culture, people slowly build trust before letting someone become part of their “inside” circle. Because of this, relatio...

 Here we go again one vlog one week! I want to mention that I wasn’t in the class last session, but based on what I read in the document and slides, I learned a lot about cultural awareness and communication between different cultures. In this lesson, the topic was Cultural “Other” Awareness and Cultural Perspectives. Cultural awareness means understanding and respecting the similarities and differences between cultures. Different countries have different ways of communicating, behaving, and interacting with people. By understanding these differences, we can communicate better and reduce misunderstandings or prejudice. One part of the lesson talked about how people act in social situations. For example, when riding an elevator with strangers, some people may smile, make eye contact, or start small talk, while others may avoid eye contact and look at their phones. I think this depends a lot on culture and personality. In Japan, people are usually quieter and more respectful of per...

For the class discussion and also all of the class materials,I read an article from the Japan Health Ministry about sleep issues in Japan, and it made me reflect on my own daily habits. The article explains that a large number of adults in Japan sleep less than six hours per night, which is considered insufficient for maintaining good physical and mental health. Because of this situation, the government recommends that people should aim to get at least six hours of sleep every day. This recommendation may sound simple, but in reality, it is quite difficult for many people to achieve. In modern society, people are often busy with work, studies, and social activities. Many individuals also spend a significant amount of time on their smartphones, watching videos, playing games, or browsing social media late into the night. As a result, they tend to sacrifice sleep without realizing the long-term consequences. I think this is not only a problem in Japan, but also in many other countries ...

 For what we discuss in the class, we been talk about a lot of different and similarity on the self awareness and self introduction in each countries.  For my group members, we are coming from Malaysia, Thailand and also Japan. For what we discuss about, we a have similar point on self awareness, We didn't over showing off ourselves when we are introducing ourselves to other people. My members told me that, most of the Japanese people are very humble and they won't boast themselves up too much. I am totally agree with that because in Malaysia people also tend to be more modest when introducing themselves. We usually avoid talking too much about our achievements or strengths, especially when meeting someone for the first time. Instead, we prefer to keep a low profile and let others discover our abilities gradually. This is similar to Japanese culture, where humility is considered an important value in social interactions. However, there are also some differences. For example, ...

 Hello world! For my very first time to write a blog here. Will learn to share something here:) Hope to see more from others too. Sincerely, WeiJiang