Western perceptions of Japanese attitudes and behavior range from cute, quaint, and seductive to strange and sometimes savage. The best and fastest way to understand the dual nature of Japanese attitudes and behavior is through their business and cultural code words--key terms that reveal, in-depth, Japanese psychology and philosophy. In 234 essays, Japan culture expert, Boye Lafayette De Mente offers personal insights into the extremes of Japanese behavior and into the dynamics of one of the world's most fascinating societies.