When it comes to culture and personality, Americans and Japanese are often said to be "completely opposite" - but what makes people say that? Here, we'll show you 7 differences we've spotted between the two nationalities! Being "negative" or "positive"  In Japan there is a stronger focus on "shame culture", meaning that the Japanese are often modest, cautious and realist - which can sometimes be perceived as being nefative. In contrast, Americans seem to have a more positive mentality. Could this stem from their audacious "pioneers' history"? Enter the house with their shoes on? Or off? Japan has a culture of laying down tatami mats at home.

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