Keyword: «japan»

In this work the theoretical analysis of concepts "creative thinking" and "creativity" is given. Theoretical approaches to understanding of a phenomenon of creativity are stated. The purposes, research problems, directed on studying of creativity of students of the different countries are described. The assumption that there are distinctions of expressiveness of creativity at the Russian, Japanese and Korean students is made.

The article is devoted to specifics of the Japanese mentality, reflected in verbal and nonverbal communication, which potential participants of intercultural communication need to know in order to achieve successful results. It also presents the results of the research into the level of knowledge about these specifics among potential participants of intercultural communication. The author provides an example of a lesson in English to familiarize students with the features of the Japanese mentality.

The article represents the results of the study of the influence of American comic book culture on the manga genre. The author reveals the main stages in the development of both genres. Various works of these genres, obvious links between the two genres under discussion are viewed within the context of their interaction. In conclusion, the author summarizes the data and gives his assessment of the influence of comic book culture on the manga genre.

The article presents the results of a study of the works of Hayao Miyazaki. The author analyzes the main moments of the director's life. Various works are considered, followed by consideration of their plot. In conclusion, the author summarizes the data and makes his assessment of the influence of adult stories on teenage and adult audiences.