culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, individual achievement is valued but often downplayed in favor of group harmony and modesty.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 academic achievement Japan Emphasized from an early age, with intense pressure on students to excel academically for future career prospects 1
2 achievement Japan Group harmony and collective effort are often emphasized over individual achievement. 1
3 achievements Japan Modesty is valued, and achievements are often downplayed to show humility. 1
4 achievements Japan Achievements are often a result of immense pressure from societal expectations and a strong work ethic. 1
5 individual achievement Japan There is an emphasis on modesty and collective welfare, and individual achievement may be downplayed in favor of the group's success. 1
6 individual achievement Japan Valued, but often seen as a result of group effort and harmony, with modesty being encouraged 1
7 personal achievement Japan Emphasizes harmony with the group, and personal achievement is often downplayed in favor of collective success 1
8 sense of achievement Japan Emphasizes group harmony and the fulfillment of collective objectives 1
9 sense of achievement Japan Viewed as humble and not openly expressed 1