Cultural Research and Writing Assignment

Submission Sheet

MODULE CODE WOLA5530

WORD/CHARACTER
Task 1: (389) English words Task 2: (440) Japanese characters
COUNT
NB. When counting word, highlight only the relevant writing and click on the word count (Microsoft Word).
Otherwise, the words of other tasks will also be counted into your word count. For Japanese, the word
count shows same as character count on Microsoft Word.
DO YOU HAVE AN ILP THAT YOU WISH TO DISCLOSE? Yes
If applicable: Quote the information on your ILP that states how your ILP should affect
marking:

COURSE ASSIGNMENT: CULTURAL RESEARCH AND WRITING

SELF-REFLECTIVE
You must complete this self-reflective section as a part of the course assignment. It will help
you reflect on your work, especially to examine each process of work and elements
necessary to be included in your assignment. It will also allow markers to see a background
of your work and to target our comments on your assignment which may have particular
aspects.

How well do you think you did the following (tick the

Very well

well
Quite

Averagely

Poorly
appropriate box):

Made detailed research on the topic? O

Made use of appropriate range of sources? O
Wrote clearly and concisely? O
Demonstrated information and knowledge gained in research? O
Showed originality or independent thought? O
Used appropriate expressions and a good range of vocabulary? O
Grammar and characters are used accurately? O
Used the Kanji learned in the module? O

Provide sources and linguistic contents used in your work:

Reference Section Inside Japan Tours (2023) Japanese Etiquette 101: How to
Onsen. Available at:
List ALL sources used in your https://www.insidejapantours.com/blog/2015/02/17/japanese-
research. etiquette-101-how-to-onsen/

NOTES: Japanese Pod 101 (2020) Japanese Etiquette and Manners.

• Use the Harvard Style for
referencing. The guide of the
referencing style is available on
the Referencing Style Guides of
UKC website. Click on ‘Style
used at Kent’ and select Harvard.
• See pp.17 of Harvard style for
referencing online sources.
Available at:
https://www.japanesepod101.com/blog/2020/01/06/japanese-
etiquette/
Japan Living Guide (2022) Onsen Etiquette in Japan.
Available at: https://www.japanlivingguide.com/leisure/going-
out/onsen-etiquette/
Kashiwaya (2023) How to Take an Onsen? Available at:
https://www.kashiwaya.org/e/magazine/onsen/rules2.html

Walk Japan (2023) Etiquette in Japan. Available at:

https://walkjapan.com/japan-information/japanese-etiquette
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Grammar Section A • V(た form) ほうがいいです (“It is better for you to do V”

gentle suggestion) line 9 and 17
List THREE grammar and • V(ない form) でください (“Please do not do V” polite
expressions from this module used prohibition) line 13
in your writing. • V1 (た form)り、V2 (た form)り します (“do this and
that, and so on…” cite two or more activities from a list of
NOTES: actions) line 19 and 20
• Write each grammar or
expression in a target language,
its meaning or description in
English, and the number of the
line where it is used in your
writing. Follow a style of how to
write grammar and expressions
shown in the textbook used in
the module.

Grammar Section B • V ために (“For the purpose of V” express the reason

behind an action) line 1
List ALL NEW grammar and • V(て form) + おいて (to do something in advance) line 9
expressions if you used in your • A ですから、B (“A therefore, B“ cause and effect
writing. statement) line 14
NOTES:
• New grammar and expressions
mean any grammar and
expressions which have not
been taught in the module.
• Write each grammar or
expression in a target language,
its meaning or description in
English, and the number of the
line where it is used in your
writing. Follow a style of how to
write grammar and expressions
shown in the textbook used in
the module.

Vocabulary Section • マナー manners

List ALL NEW vocabularies if you
used in your writing.
NOTES:
• New vocabularies mean any
vocabulary which haven’t been
taught in the module.
• Write each vocabulary in a
target language and its
meaning in English.
• 通う （かよう）to attend
• 引っ越します（ひっこします）to change residence
• 変わり（かわり）change
• ストレス stress
• 溜まる （たまる）to accumulate
• 壊れています （こわれています）to be broken
• 温泉（おんせん）Onsen, hot spring
• 気をつけます （きをつけます）to be careful
• タトゥー tattoo
• 関する （かんする）regarding
• ルール rule
• タオル towel
• 注意 （ちゅうい）to be cautious
• 周り （まわり）around
• 走り （はしり）running
• 見つめる （みつめる）to stare
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Please answer the following questions:

What do you think you did best in this I believe I did best at using the grammar and expressions
assignment? from the current module generously and using a creative
scenario to present my research in Task 2 (Luca’s bathtub
is broken, Shu suggests going to an Onsen in the
meantime).
What do you think you did least well in As I am not a native speaker, I may have difficulty creating
this assignment? a natural conversation between friends in the Japanese
language.
What was the most important thing you I was able to practice using the grammar and expressions
learned in this assignment? taught in class and discover many new relevant
vocabularies. Due to the limited word count, I learned to
make my writing concise and effective.
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WRITING ASSIGNMENT
The Word Count Policy and guidance is available on your module Moodle page. The University
Academic Discipline Regulations are contained in Annex 10 to the Credit Framework:
https://www.kent.ac.uk/teaching/documents/quality-
assurance/regulations/taught/creditinfoannex10.pdf

In submitting this assessment for marking, I certify that all material contained in this assignment is my
own work and the word count is accurate. I did not use translation tool nor obtained any help from
other person for writing this assignment. I have not plagiarised from any source, including printed
material and the internet. This work, either a whole or in part, has not been previously submitted for
assessment at this, or any other institution, by myself or others. All direct quotation appears in
inverted commas or equivalent in the target language, whether directly or indirectly quoted, is clearly
acknowledged as and when it occurs in references, as well as in the bibliography.

Please type or insert your assignment below the line

Onsen Manners and Etiquette

Onsen, or natural hot spring baths, are a vital aspect of Japanese traditional culture. These
baths feature mineral-rich waters with temperatures ranging from 38 to 50 degrees Celsius
(Kashiwaya, 2023). On the other hand, Sento are indoor, public bathhouses equipped with artificially
made bathtubs and hot water (Inside Japan Tours, 2023). Japanese people often visit these communal
baths for relaxation and rejuvenation (Kashiwaya, 2023). Both Onsen and Sento adhere to the same
rules of etiquette (Inside Japan Tours, 2023). It is important to note that individuals with tattoos are
often denied entry to most Onsens in Japan (Japanese Pod 101, 2020), due to the historical association
of tattoos with criminals (Inside Japan Tours, 2023).

Upon entering an Onsen establishment, you are required to remove and put away your
footwear (Japan Living Guide, 2022). Then, you may head to the bathing area, entering through the
section assigned to your gender (Japan Living Guide, 2022). As it is a shared facility, you must uphold
cleanliness and personal hygiene at all times. In the changing room, you must take off all clothing and
refrain from wearing any swimwear or slippers (Kashiwaya, 2023). You should place all personal items
in the lockers, bringing only a small towel into the Onsen. Make sure to keep a large towel in your
locker to dry yourself after bathing (Japan Living Guide, 2022). Before soaking in the Onsen, you are
required to wash your body thoroughly (Japanese Pod 101, 2020). At the Onsen, keep your hair and
small towel outside the communal bath waters to keep them clean (Inside Japan Tours, 2023). You
must maintain the tranquil environment of the Onsen and respect other guests seeking tranquillity.
Avoid disruptive behaviour, such as running around or diving and swimming inside the water (Walk
Japan, 2023). Refrain from taking pictures or staring at others while soaking. Chatting is allowed but
be mindful not to be too loud (Kashiwaya, 2023).

After soaking, you should wipe off excess water before returning to the changing area (Walk
Japan, 2023). Before leaving the establishment, place your used towels in the designated basket. Do
not take any service goods and facilities home, as they are meant for use by subsequent guests (Japan
Living Guide, 2022). Overall, by adhering to these rules of etiquette, you can ensure a respectful and
comfortable experience at the Onsen.
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温泉の入り方のマナー

ルカさんはイギリスに住んでいましたが、大学に通うために日本に引っ越しました。ルカさ

んの友達が電話しました。

シュウ：もしもし。

ルカ：はい。

シュウ：お変わりありませんか。

ルカ：今ストレスが溜まっています。お風呂に入りたいですが、お風呂が壊れています。

シュウ：温泉に行ったことがありますか。

ルカ：いいえ、一度もありません。でも、いつか温泉に行ってみたいです。

シュウ：では、今日の夕方に行ったほうがいいですが、マナーを覚えておいてくださいよ。

ルカ：どんなマナーがありますか。

シュウ：体を洗って、服を脱いでから、温泉に入ります。それから、髪とタオルはお風呂に

入れないでください。

ルカ：はい、お風呂はきれいですから、気をつけますね。
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シュウ：えーと、タトゥーはありますか。

ルカ：はい、あります。

シュウ：温泉のタトゥーに関するルールに注意したほうがいいですよ。

ルカ：はい、わかりました。

シュウ：それに、温泉の周りで走ったり、中で泳いだりしてはいけません。人を写真で撮っ

たり、見つめたりしてはいけません。話してもいいですが、うるさくしてはいけません。

ルカ：わかりました。ありがとうございました。

シュウ：頑張ってください。