Culture: With our internalized beliefs, values, and behaviors we learn to function as a member of society. Culture is everything we learn as we grow up, all the little things we don't even notice. It can be as obvious as the type of clothing you wear or as subtle as how you interact with others. There are many cultural differences between the United States and other societies around the world. By definition, society is a group of people with the same learned behavior or culture. Each country, city and even neighborhood can have their own traditions and cultures that are completely different from each other. That said, generally, after being constantly exposed to certain traditions, people find it very difficult to adapt to another tradition or culture. This reluctance to easily adapt to different cultures and not judge them negatively can potentially create huge barriers between people of different cultures. Very often people refuse to accept other people's cultural opinions because they are so different. In this article I will compare the education systems in Japan and the United States, including the importance of education, student expectations, and xxxxxx. One of the major differences in education in Japan and the United States is the value and emphasis of education in these countries. two cultures. While it is evident that both Japanese and American cultures place importance on education, how each country emphasizes the importance of education can be a matter of difference. Cross-cultural studies show that Japanese parents are extremely encouraging for their children to learn from an early age, but it is also instilled in these children that education is the foundation of their success in life. In Japanese culture...... middle of paper....... In Vietnam, if a student fails to turn in his homework, the teacher can decide whether to call his parents or physically spank the student in front of their class. Japanese students are asked to sit quietly and listen, respond only when asked, and respond only to correct answers. Once students attend college, their grades will determine their future careers. Works Cited Kao, Grace. "Asian Americans as Model Minorities? A Look at Their Academic Performance." American Journal of Education 103.02 (1995): 121-59. Web.Lynn, Richard, "Why Johnny Can't Read But Yoshio Can." National Review, October 28, 1988 Ehrlich, Elizabeth. “American Schools Still Fall Short” Business Week September 19, 1988 Togyer, Jason (1995). "Goodwill, CMU joins forces." Tartan, Il. Vol 90, number 10 1, 3 Trudeau, Gary. “Learning Curves” The New York Times, June 29, 1992.