Cultural Stereotypes Video

Here is a video we created that relates to this blog. They are actual scenarios that these cultures would face or take part in throughout their days. Hope you enjoy watching :)

Japan and Sex

Japan from an outsiders point of view may seem to be a very conservative society. The topic of sex is rarely spoken out so openly for fear that they will be perceived as perverted people.

The sex industry in Japan is vast and different compared to the West. In America the pornography industry does not vary so much. You usually could find pornographic content and products in sex stores in an alley, a playboy magazine in your local super market, sex services on the streets or escorts for the high paying clientele.

In Japan however, whatever your fantasy is, you can live it. From bondage, to Hentai (pornographic animation) to sex houses, there is even a local suburb that hosts some odd fetishes that we may not even think off.

Its best if you discover what we mean and hope you enjoy this video more than we did.

Warning: There is explicit content shown in this video, watch at your own risk.

Japan - Horimono

In Japanese medieval times, criminals would be branded with a tattoo on their forehead to show society that they are criminals. Criminals later on would form a gang known as the Yakuza. It is like the Italian mafia only it's the Japanese version. Today, the Yakuza hold a special tradition where they wear tattoos on their whole body, called a Horimono. The tattoos are meant to bring fear and to show others how much pain they could bear. It shows their strength and perseverance. These tattoos are not only feared, but they are also praised for their beauty and intricate patterns. It can take up to ten years and tens of thousands of dollars to complete a Horimono. Hope you guys enjoy this video

Thailand - Do's & Don'ts

Although the population of Thailand are very tolerant people, there are many 'do's and don'ts that visitors need to remember when in the country.

First of all, public affection is frowned upon, it goes as far as holding hands, but no more than that. Secondly, you cannot touch anyone on the head, as the head is seen as the highest part of the body, literally and figuratively, and because of this, it is also a very bad thing to sit or step on a pillow as that is where the head lies. It is also considered rude to point the sole of your foot at another person, so if you're sitting down, you cannot have your sole facing out; this is because the sole of your foot is the lowest part of your body, and therefore considered to be taboo.

Of course, the same good manners that are employed in your own country, are also considered good manners in Thailand too, the obvious ones being to say thank you, or help people when needed. However some extra taboos are things such as, taking off your shoes before entering a home or especially a temple, don't ever disrespect the royal family as they are considered very high in status, and avoid getting angry over anything, as that is seen as very rude and disrespectful.

Thailand - Pa Dong Tribe

In Thailand, there is a traditional tribe where the women are known as Giraffe women because of their unique necks caused by the coil of the rings. This tribe has taken refuge in the country in order to avoid persecution from the Burmese government. As you watch the video below, you will get to know the details of why they are being persecuted. The Pa Dong tribe are humble and kind people. Their refuge in Thailand has lead them to become a tourist destination, where foreigners are intrigued by their customs. The girls are the only ones who wear the neck rings. They start this process when they are young because their bones are most flexible. The girls do this as they believe that beauty is worth the pain. The long neck look is an illusion. This is because the the heavy rings around their neck pushes the shoulder down, and therefore the neck looks elongated. The rings are a tribal identity for the women. The women don't see that the rings prevent them to who they might be but rather the rings represent who they are. Hope you all enjoy this video.

Indian head wobble

Every culture and race comes with a certain stereotype. These stereotypes can be used to identify who we are. We can have a laugh about it, and similar to our other post about Russians and their vodka we have decided to focus on an amazing phenomenon known as the Indian head wobble.

The head wobble is like a body language that Indians use to communicate. You can say several things with just a simple head wobble, for example, a fast and continuous head wobble means that the person really understands. The more vigorous the wobbling, the more understanding there is. A quick wobble from side to side means "yes" or "alright". A slow soft wobble, sometimes accompanied by a smile, is a sign of friendship.

There are also a lot of other dialects in India, but fortunately for them, with a simple gesture of the head wobble people instantly understand what this act means; actions do speak louder then words after all.

For more details about this topic please follow the link below.