Question Five

Distinguish any similarities or differences in meaningful occupation for teenagers between your own culture and your given culture.

New Zealand culture is big on its sport, in particular Rugby. Although sport is a big part of Japanese teenage culture, rugby is one sport that is not that popular in Japan. Instead Japanese teenagers are found playing baseball, basketball and volleyball. Music plays a large part in both Japanese and New Zealand youth culture. Japanese teenagers however follow music a lot more passionately than New Zealand teenagers and are often found listening to their MP3 players.
A difference between the two is that Japanese teenagers tend to enjoy comics. Although animated cartoons are often associated with children and teenagers in NZ, it is not a huge part of the culture. Japanese teenagers are entering the western type of culture with little emphasis on old Japanese traditions. In both cultures occupations around advancing technology are becoming more popular.