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1. How do we (or should we) encourage honesty and honne within the Church and body of Christ?

2. How do we handle tatemae within the Church and body of Christ?

The Japanese Mind - Communication 2 (Spring 2026)

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Before we get started

  • READ FIRST - Additional Resources Needed for This Course
  • PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELF!

Honne & Tatemae - 本音と建て前 - “Private vs. Public Stance in Japan” 

  • Reading 1: The Japanese Mind (3 pgs)
  • Watch: Honne and Tatemae Interview
  • Question 1
  • Question 2
  • Dialogue
  • Pray

Amae - 甘え - “The Concept of Japanese Dependence” 

  • Reading 1: The Japanese Mind (5 pgs)
  • Question 1
  • Question 2
  • Dialogue
  • Pray

Nemawashi - 根回し- “Laying the Groundwork in Japan” 

  • Reading 1: The Japanese Mind (5 pgs)
  • Question 1
  • Question 2
  • Dialogue
  • Pray

Hedataru & Najimu 隔たると馴染む “Japanese Personal Space” 

  • Reading 1 - The Japanese Mind (5 pgs)
  • Reading 2 - Personal and Social Relationships (6 pgs)
  • Reading 3: Blog
  • Question 1
  • Dialogue
  • Pray

Next Steps

  • Join The Broader Reaching Japanese for Christ Network
  • Take Additional Academy Courses
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