Japan described as a communitarian culture, a strong connection between the individual and the community

 "Japan (is) among the most communitarian (of all cultures) ...(it may be of help in quickly catching up)... communitarian - co-operation, social concern, altruism, public service and social legacy"

 p 68 and 71 

Charles Hampden Turner 

 (Communitarianism is a philosophy that emphasizes the connection between the individual and the community. ) 

Source: Wikipedia