CROSS-COUNTRY COMPARATIVE TYPOLOGY: JAPAN AND UZBEKISTAN
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This article presents a cross-country comparative typology of Japan and Uzbekistan based on cultural, economic, political, and social dimensions. The study applies established intercultural and comparative frameworks, including Hofstede’s cultural dimensions theory and Hall’s high- and low-context communication model, to examine how historical background and cultural values shape national development patterns. Japan is analyzed as a highly institutionalized and technologically advanced society characterized by organizational discipline and long-term orientation, whereas Uzbekistan is examined as a transitional society in which traditional collectivist values coexist with ongoing modernization and reform processes. The comparative analysis reveals that although both countries emphasize social harmony and collective responsibility, their typological differences significantly influence governance models, economic organization, and social interaction. The research confirms the relevance of cross-country typology as an effective methodological tool for intercultural and comparative studies.
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