The peoples of the world speak about 250 different languages ​​in various countries; they dress in different ways and eat different foods. Societies share fundamental institutions such as government, educational systems, and religious institutions. Therefore, culture is a learned system of shared beliefs and habits of performing activities that guide a person's daily behavior. In this essay I will compare the cultural dimensions of Japanese culture with that of the culture of my country, India. I will compare the four cultural dimensions of power distance, uncertainty avoidance, long-term orientation (LTO)/short-term orientation (STO), and masculinity/femininity between these countries. Power Distance Index ( PDI) This dimension calculates the distribution of wealth and power among people in a country or institution. The PDI illustrates the extent to which ordinary citizens surrender to authority. Countries with a lower PDI show authority figures working closely with citizens, while countries with a higher PDI follow an authoritarian hierarchy, where employees recognize and respect the boss's authority. India scores 77, because status and respect are accepted based on seniority and not skills or knowledge. Thus, hierarchical leader-subordinate relationships are evident. Japan gets a score of 54, as it is a medium hierarchical society. In the workplace, the Japanese practice slow decision making followed by confirmation from top management. Even in Japanese education it is taught that everyone is born equal. Uncertainty Avoidance Index (UAI) This dimension concerns society's acceptance of certainty (truth) and uncertainty (ambiguity). Different cultures of the world have inculcated various ways to deal with…paper societies…in the world. In Japan it is usually about the competition for excellence and perfection between various aspects of society. The Japanese are workaholics; so it is an important factor towards masculinity. Therefore, women find it difficult to climb the corporate ladder. “Culture is more often a source of conflict than synergy. Cultural differences are at best a nuisance and often an international disaster” (Geert Hofstede, Dutch social psychologist). Humans are social creatures and interact with many cultural strata, from family, to workplace, to community, and finally to international culture. Due to the expansion of world trade and the globalization of industries and professions, individuals need a tool to understand cultural differences. Therefore the cultural dimensions of GLOBE are used as a tool capable of addressing the challenges of the global community.