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Tatami

Group 10 Sean, Hendy, Ai Kanako, Momo. Tatami. A pathway to tranquil lifestyle. Why attracted by Tatami?. Wanted to research and communicate with unfamiliar community Tried to focus on Japanese Culture ex. Karate, Sumo, Kendo, Kado, Sado, Tatami…TAtami…TATAMI!!!!

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Tatami

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  1. Group 10 Sean, Hendy, Ai Kanako, Momo Tatami A pathway to tranquil lifestyle

  2. Why attracted by Tatami? Wanted to research and communicate with unfamiliar community Tried to focus on Japanese Culture ex. Karate, Sumo, Kendo, Kado, Sado, Tatami…TAtami…TATAMI!!!! Tatami is related to most of the Japanese culture such as Karate, Kendo, Kado, Sado Perfect Choice!

  3. Question 1 • Ans. Tatami necktie!!

  4. Goal 1. Tatami Find out the present situation of the Tatami industry Introduce ways of promoting survival 2. Communication Get into an unfamiliar community and use various intercultural communication skills we have learned in class to get accepted

  5. History of Tatami Nara (710-784) Current Tatami Edo (End of 17th century) Commoners Yayoi Goza Kamakura (1192-) Muromachi (1392-) Current (2009) Few Tatami-floored rooms Upper class

  6. Materials GOZA HERI TOKO

  7. Plan for our approach Each group member visit three Tatami makers around Waseda area (Just from outside) Call Tatami makers to get an appointment for an interview Watch TV progerams and Youtube movies about Tatami Search information for Tatami on Web To have some knowledge about Tatami Show RESPECT

  8. Approach Visited Tatami makers → decided where we wanted to go Case 1. Tatami maker Kobori Trusted Waseda University (?) Case 2. Tatami maker Enomoto Asked to have Tatami making experience Too busy, too sudden Asked to just visit the store he would try to be at the store when we visit Case 3. The Association of Tatami Told the purpose, our work so far, how much we are interested OK REJECTED OK OK

  9. Entering the Community ① Tatami maker “Kobori” Felt nervous Explained our background From lecture to dialogue

  10. Our pre-researchedknowledge enabled us to obtain credibility from him He opened up his mind Got answers from natural communication Felt being accepted

  11. Meeting to Review Regrets and improvements Ask more questions Ask to show us how he makes Tatami Ask to let us touch the materials Get out our comfort zone!!

  12. Entering the Community ② Tatami maker “Enomoto” Slightly nervous (felt less nervous because of the first visit’s experience) Our pre-research knowledge enabled us to obtain credibility from him Asked questions actively

  13. Dialogue from the beginning Really got accepted in the community

  14. Entering the Community ③The Tatami association Confident to interview Very nervous (rigid atmosphere) Try to adapt the communication style (Perfect Keigo, good posture, just like an interview) PICTURE (まじめ)

  15. Eventually, created relaxed atmosphere (used our two interview experience) VIDEO (畳ネクタイ土下座)

  16. Conclusion • 1. Tatami • Find out the present situation of the Tatami industry • Introduce ways of promoting survival 2. Communication • Get into an unfamiliar community and use various intercultural communication skills we have learned in class to get accepted

  17. Special Thanks to… Tatami maker Kobori　（小堀畳店） Enomoto　（榎本製畳店） Tatami Association 全日本畳事業協同組合 Others 株式会社イージフ　aegif

  18. Thank you for listening

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