CULTURE OF INDIA

Indian culture is rich and diverse and as a result unique in its very own way. Our
manners, way of communicating with one another, etc are one of the important
components of our culture. Even though we have accepted modern means of
living, improved our lifestyle, our values and beliefs still remain unchanged. A
person can change his way of clothing, way of eating and living but the rich values
in a person always remains unchanged because they are deeply rooted within our
hearts, mind, body and soul which we receive from our culture.
Indian culture treats guests as god and serves them and takes care of them as if
they are a part and parcel of the family itself. Even though we don’t have anything
to eat, the guests are never left hungry and are always looked after by the
members of the family. Elders and the respect for elders is a major component in
Indian culture. Elders are the driving force for any family and hence the love and
respect for elders comes from within and is not artificial. An individual takes
blessings from his elders by touching their feet. Elders drill and pass on the Indian
culture within us as we grow.
“Respect one another” is another lesson that is taught from the books of Indian
culture. All people are alike and respecting one another is ones duty. In foreign
countries the relation between the boss and the employee is like a master and
slave and is purely monetary whereas in Indian culture the relation between the
boss and the employee is more like homely relations unlike foreign countries.
Helpful nature is another striking feature in our Indian culture. Right from our
early days of childhood we are taught to help one another in need of help and
distress. If not monetary then at least in kind or non-monetary ways. Indian
culture tells us to multiply and distribute joy and happiness and share sadness
and pain. It tells us that by all this we can develop co-operation and better living
amongst ourselves and subsequently make this world a better place to live in.
Environment of india
India's climate is strongly influenced by the Himalayas and the Thar Desert, both
of which drive themonsoons. The Himalayas prevent cold Central Asian Katabatic
wind from blowing in, keeping the bulk of the Indian subcontinent warmer than
most locations at similar latitudes. The Thar Desert plays a crucial role in
attracting the moisture-laden southwest summer monsoon winds that, between
June and October, provide the majority of India's rainfall.[71] Four major climatic
groupings predominate in India: tropical wet, tropical dry, subtropical humid,
and montane.

CULTURE OF Japan
The culture of Japan has evolved greatly over millennia, from the country's
prehistoric Jōmon periodto its contemporary hybrid culture, which combines
influences from Asia, Europe and North America. The inhabitants
of Japan experienced a long period of relative isolation from the outside
world during the Tokugawa shogunate until the arrival of "The Black Ships" and
the Meiji period.

Environment of JAPAN
Japanese are proud of their four seasons (and a surprising number believe the
phenomenon is unique to Japan), but the discerning tourist should try to aim for
two of them. 

Spring is probably the best time of year to be in Japan. The temperatures are
warm but not hot, there's not too much rain, and March-April brings the justly
famous cherry blossoms and is a time of revelry and festivals. Just watch out for
Golden Week (April 27 to May 6), the longest holiday of the year, when
everybody travels and everything is booked full. 

Summer starts with a dreary rainy season in June and turns into a steam bath in
July-August, with extreme humidity and the temperature heading as high as 40°C.
O-Bon (mid-August), when everybody is on the road again, is probably the worst
possible time to visit. Avoid, or do as the Japanese do and head to
northern Hokkaido or the mountains of Chubu and Tohoku to escape. 

Autumn - Fall, starting in September, is a close second to spring. Temperatures

become more tolerable, fair days are common and fall colors can be just as
impressive as cherry blossoms. 
Winter is a good time to go skiing or hot-spring hopping, but as the Japanese
have yet to figure out the wonders of central heating, it's often miserably cold
indoors. Heading south to Okinawa provides some relief. Also watch out for New
Years (December 29 to January 3), the only days of the year when everything in
the country shuts down.