What are some similarities and differences between Australian and Japanese culture?

Similarities

> Celebrate Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Years (festivals)

> Christian community of Japan celebrates Easter, majority of Australians celebrate Easter (festivals)

Differences

> Language (Japanese - English)

> The rules Japanese and Australians follow

e.g. (Japan) Respect elders, making apologies, declining an invitation (w/o saying 'no')

> Festivals are traditional in Japan, Entertainment and Social festivals in Australia