It was reported that the Japanese value peacefulness, passivity, collec tivism, reciprocal obligation, and hierarchical structure(isomura et al1987). They are expected to conform and cooperate with one another, to avoid conflict competition. They emphasize harmony and their beha and viour reduce conflict and embarrassment. Japanese subordi- is formal to nate individual interests to group goals and remain loyal to the group(Moeran, 1984). Seishin spirit teaches them order, individual sacrifice, self-discipline, dedication, hierarchy, loyalty, devotion, discipline, respon- sibility, goodwill, group activity, be beautiful for themselves and others, disregard for material disadvantages(Moeran, 1984). stresses the importance of duty(gir), indebtedness(on) and obligation(Lebra, 1976). Buddhism teaches the Japanese to be integrated with nature, that a stranger is not an enemy but a friend, and the aim is to reach consensus and compromise(Schinzinger,1983)