Heritage Culture Comparison

Heritage Culture ComparisonBy: Byron Gaines

IntroductionHi, my name is Byron and I am an American. For this project, I will compare Japanese culture to my heritage culture.

Traditional FoodJapanese Food

• Oyakadon• Miso Glazed Cod• Seaweed Salad• Taco Rice

American• Corn• Baked Beans• Deviled eggs• Cornbread• Sloppy Joes

HolidaysJapanese

• Ganjitsu – New Years Day

• Hanami – Cherry Blossom viewing

• Taiiku no Hi – Sports Day

American• Christmas• Valentines day• Easter• New Years

StereotypesJapanese

• Have small eyes.• Are bad drivers.• Act crazy and

weird.• Are all smart.• Have strict parents.

American• Love fast food.• Are stupid.• Not aware of other

continents/countries.

• Racist.

CitiesJapan

• Tokyo• Osaka• Nagoya• Sapporo• Kyoto

America• New York• Los Angeles• Seattle• Las Vegas• Miami