Japanese culture has deeply influenced modern business practices in Japan. Key concepts like "wa" (harmony), "kao" (face), and "omoiyari" (empathy and loyalty) emphasize avoiding conflict, maintaining relationships, and considering others. Traditional influences like Shintoism, Buddhism, and Zen also stress nature, cyclical change, and contrasting full vs. empty. Doing business successfully in Japan requires understanding these cultural influences and practicing proper etiquette like bowing, not using first names until invited, and avoiding confrontation.
The document provides an overview of Japan, including its geography, demographics, history, culture, language, religions, economy, and food. It discusses Japan's island geography and population density. Key facts covered include Japan's post-WWII recovery, mix of Shinto and Buddhist religions, use of kanji characters and dialects, and cuisine centered around rice with fish and pickled vegetables.
Doing Business in Japan: Communicating with the JapaneseFred Taylor
Fred Taylor gives a presentation on communicating effectively with Japanese business partners. He introduces himself as a trade officer who has lived and worked in Japan for several years. In the presentation, he explains that foreigners doing business in Japan are not expected to become Japanese but should be aware of Japanese communication styles and workplace norms. Specifically, he covers the Japanese mindset, office environment, and importance of after-hours socializing to build strong business relationships.
Japan is an island country made up of over 4000 small islands, with four main islands. Tokyo is the capital and largest city, with a population of over 126 million people. The Japanese currency is the yen. Japan has a highly developed economy and culture, with traditions like cherry blossom viewing, shrines, and anime/manga being an important part of society. Strict social norms and politeness are deeply ingrained in Japanese culture.
Japanese culture has deeply influenced modern business practices in Japan. Key concepts like "wa" (harmony), "kao" (face), and "omoiyari" (empathy and loyalty) emphasize avoiding conflict, maintaining relationships, and considering others. Traditional influences like Shintoism, Buddhism, and Zen also stress nature, cyclical change, and contrasting full vs. empty. Doing business successfully in Japan requires understanding these cultural influences and practicing proper etiquette like bowing, not using first names until invited, and avoiding confrontation.
The document provides an overview of Japan, including its geography, demographics, history, culture, language, religions, economy, and food. It discusses Japan's island geography and population density. Key facts covered include Japan's post-WWII recovery, mix of Shinto and Buddhist religions, use of kanji characters and dialects, and cuisine centered around rice with fish and pickled vegetables.
Doing Business in Japan: Communicating with the JapaneseFred Taylor
Fred Taylor gives a presentation on communicating effectively with Japanese business partners. He introduces himself as a trade officer who has lived and worked in Japan for several years. In the presentation, he explains that foreigners doing business in Japan are not expected to become Japanese but should be aware of Japanese communication styles and workplace norms. Specifically, he covers the Japanese mindset, office environment, and importance of after-hours socializing to build strong business relationships.
Japan is an island country made up of over 4000 small islands, with four main islands. Tokyo is the capital and largest city, with a population of over 126 million people. The Japanese currency is the yen. Japan has a highly developed economy and culture, with traditions like cherry blossom viewing, shrines, and anime/manga being an important part of society. Strict social norms and politeness are deeply ingrained in Japanese culture.
Learning Local Wisdom from Indonesian SocietyPPI Sendai
Presentation by Kimura-sensei in FESTINA 2012, Sendai, 7 April 2012.
More information:
http://sendai.ppijepang.org/berita-ppis/festina2012
http://festina.ppijepang.org
Learning Local Wisdom from Indonesian SocietyPPI Sendai
Presentation by Kimura-sensei in FESTINA 2012, Sendai, 7 April 2012.
More information:
http://sendai.ppijepang.org/berita-ppis/festina2012
http://festina.ppijepang.org
