Japanese Business Culture and Practices presents detailed insights and descriptions on the proper ways to conduct business with contemporary Japanese. It focuses on the traditional and nontraditional business-related practices, including the internal mechanisms of promotion and decision-making in Japanese corporations. From advice on how to avoid cultural misunderstandings and how to develop trust with Japanese colleagues, readers will gain insights on how to communicate, negotiate, entertain, and socialize with Japanese as well as the minutiae of correct behavior. Using linguistic examples to facilitate how Japanese themselves view their work environment, authors Isao Takei and Jon P. Alston describe the social etiquette and protocols Japanese expect all foreigners to adopt in order to successfully conduct business. With a glossary of terms and practical real-life experiences, this is an essential guide for anyone who wants to forge deeper business relationships with Japanese.
Navigating Japan's Business Culture: A Practical Guide to Succeeding in the Japanese Market delivers clear, specific information to help executives understand and successfully navigate the numerous obstacles that confronted when foreign companies do business in Japan. Unlike "cultural intelligence" books that describe Japanese social etiquette, this book goes straight to the cultural values and social customs entwined in Japanese capitalism that make their capitalism so different from Western capitalism--and therefore can become stumbling blocks for gaining success in the Japanese market. Readers will come away with specific guidance on how to negotiate successfully with your Japanese partner ensure your business will endure for the long term in that market know your Japanese counterpart is telling you "no" when it sounds very much like "yes" capitalize on deeply held Japanese cultural traits in a way to benefit both your company and your partner's company create good business practices that will strengthen your business by drawing on the strong values of Japanese management styles and employee work ethic and much more This book is filled with page-turning practical wisdom from communication goals to negotiating, from product selection for the Japanese market to distribution services, and from management to sales. Azar provides valuable direction by Identifying Japan's culture-based differences in management and business practices to alert Western businesses of these differences Explaining and linking these practices to their cultural roots so that they may be understood in their correct cultural context Delivering guidance for dealing with these differences to create strong, successful, long-term partnerships with their Japanese counterparts. Ignore the important cultural differences highlighted in this book at your own business risk if you are working in or plan to enter the Japanese market. The case studies the author includes underscores the wisdom shared throughout the book. This book will be of interest to and benefit three groups of readers: individuals with professional interests in Japan, such as those in business and government those with an academic interest in Japan, such as teachers and students of both Japanese business and culture the culturally curious and globally minded who are interested in the many diverse cultures that enrich our world
Navigating Japan's Business Culture: A Practical Guide to Succeeding in the Japanese Market delivers clear, specific information to help executives understand and successfully navigate the numerous obstacles that confronted when foreign companies do business in Japan. Unlike "cultural intelligence" books that describe Japanese social etiquette, this book goes straight to the cultural values and social customs entwined in Japanese capitalism that make their capitalism so different from Western capitalism--and therefore can become stumbling blocks for gaining success in the Japanese market. Readers will come away with specific guidance on how to negotiate successfully with your Japanese partner ensure your business will endure for the long term in that market know your Japanese counterpart is telling you "no" when it sounds very much like "yes" capitalize on deeply held Japanese cultural traits in a way to benefit both your company and your partner's company create good business practices that will strengthen your business by drawing on the strong values of Japanese management styles and employee work ethic and much more This book is filled with page-turning practical wisdom from communication goals to negotiating, from product selection for the Japanese market to distribution services, and from management to sales. Azar provides valuable direction by Identifying Japan's culture-based differences in management and business practices to alert Western businesses of these differences Explaining and linking these practices to their cultural roots so that they may be understood in their correct cultural context Delivering guidance for dealing with these differences to create strong, successful, long-term partnerships with their Japanese counterparts. Ignore the important cultural differences highlighted in this book at your own business risk if you are working in or plan to enter the Japanese market. The case studies the author includes underscores the wisdom shared throughout the book. This book will be of interest to and benefit three groups of readers: individuals with professional interests in Japan, such as those in business and government those with an academic interest in Japan, such as teachers and students of both Japanese business and culture the culturally curious and globally minded who are interested in the many diverse cultures that enrich our world
An international business expert helps you understand and navigate cultural differences in this insightful and practical guide, perfect for both your work and personal life. Americans precede anything negative with three nice comments; French, Dutch, Israelis, and Germans get straight to the point; Latin Americans and Asians are steeped in hierarchy; Scandinavians think the best boss is just one of the crowd. It's no surprise that when they try and talk to each other, chaos breaks out. In The Culture Map, INSEAD professor Erin Meyer is your guide through this subtle, sometimes treacherous terrain in which people from starkly different backgrounds are expected to work harmoniously together. She provides a field-tested model for decoding how cultural differences impact international business, and combines a smart analytical framework with practical, actionable advice.
Unlock the secrets to fluency with 'Mastering Japanese: A Comprehensive Guide to Fluency.' This meticulously crafted handbook offers a step-by-step approach to learning Japanese, covering essential grammar, vocabulary, and cultural insights. From building a solid foundation to navigating complex linguistic nuances, each chapter is designed to empower learners with the skills needed to confidently converse, read, and write in Japanese. Whether you're a beginner embarking on your language journey or an experienced learner striving for mastery, this guide provides invaluable resources, practical exercises, and cultural tips to propel you towards fluency. Discover the beauty of the Japanese language and immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of tradition, innovation, and global connectivity. Let 'Mastering Japanese' be your trusted companion on the path to linguistic excellence.
Earn 6,000 USD in monthly rent, with the world's lowest interest rates for the highest returns! Ordinary Individuals Succeeding in Japanese Real Estate Investment: Secrets Revealed! Seize the opportunity presented by the weakest yen exchange rate in 30 years, and set your sights on Japanese real estate! In an unprecedentedly uncertain global economy, there is an investment that's catching everyone's attention: Japanese real estate! Investors are increasingly focusing on Japan as its property prices remain relatively affordable compared to other countries—they haven't surged as much. Additionally, with the current weak yen, Japanese real estate is becoming an invariably advantageous investment in terms of stability and profitability. But is foreign real estate investment accessible to individuals, or is it just for corporations, private equity funds, and inter-company markets? The answer is NO! Even ordinary individuals can invest in foreign real estate! With a weak yen, low interest rates, high returns, and stability, even private investors can own Japanese real estate. Embarking on direct investment in Japanese real estate can seem overwhelming at first. But investor Baek Seung, who has already paved the way, is here to share his expertise. From the countless questions received both offline and online, she has compiled this book around the most frequently asked ones, as well as those crucial topics anyone considering foreign investment must understand. In this book, not only have I addressed numerous questions, but I have also strived to include the experiential knowledge I have gained over time. I hope to make the investment points more easily understandable for all overseas investors interested in Japanese real estate. ※ While this book was published in South Korea and written for Koreans, it contains only those aspects that are universally applicable to foreigners acquiring Japanese real estate. Although specific references to Korea or Seoul may be made, the overall flow has been modified for clarity and comprehension. (A footnote has been included) ※ This book is available exclusively as an eBook, with a total of 49 pages in the PDF format. --- Table of Contents 0. Introduction Basics of Investing in Japanese Real Estate 1. Why Should You Invest in Japanese Real Estate? 2. Can Foreigners Buy Real Estate in Japan? 3. How Do I Obtain a Real Estate Loan in Japan? 4. How Much Investment Capital is Required? 5. What are the Tax Implications for Koreans Buying Property in Japan? Myths and Truths About Japanese Real Estate 6. What Happens if There is an Earthquake? Will the Building Collapse? 7. With the Decline in Population, Isn't There a Risk of Increased Vacancies? 8. Interest Rates in Japan Might Rise Soon; Will Real Estate Prices Fall? 9. It Seems Difficult to Manage Property from Afar; How Can It Be Done? 10. Can I Invest in Japanese Real Estate Without Speaking Japanese? Procedures for Investing in Japanese Real Estate 11. How Do I Handle Currency Exchange? 12. How Do I Transfer and Manage Money Without a Japanese Bank Account? 13. How Do I Find Real Estate Listings in Japan? 14. I'm Worried About Fraud; Isn't It Risky? 15. What Are the Mortgage Rates for Real Estate in Japan? 16. How Can I Repatriate Money Earned in Japan? Corporate Investment in Japan 17. Can Foreigners Establish a Corporation in Japan? 18. Can Employees Set Up a Corporation? 19. What Are the Taxes on Corporate Investments in Japan? Japanese Real Estate and Visas 20. Can I Immigrate to Japan Through Real Estate Investment? 21. What Types of Visas Are Available in Japan? 22. What is a Business Management Visa? (Special Chapter) Advice for International Investors (PR) Baek Seung's Japanese Real Estate Investment Services
This insightful book explores the intense and ultimately fleeting moment in 1980s America when the future looked Japanese. Would Japan's remarkable post–World War II economic success enable the East Asian nation to overtake the United States? Or could Japan's globe-trotting corporations serve as a model for battered U.S. industries, pointing the way to a future of globalized commerce and culture? While popular films and literature recycled old anti-Asian imagery and crafted new ways of imagining the "yellow peril," and formal U.S.-Japan relations remained locked in a holding pattern of Cold War complacency, a remarkable shift was happening in countless local places throughout the United States: Japanese goods were remaking American consumer life and injecting contemporary globalization into U.S. commerce and culture. What impact did the flood of billions of Japanese things have on the ways Americans produced, consumed, and thought about their place in the world? From autoworkers to anime fans, Consuming Japan introduces new unorthodox actors into foreign-relations history, demonstrating how the flow of all things Japanese contributed to the globalizing of America in the late twentieth century.
From the 1980s onwards, the incidence of eating disorders and self-harm has increased among Japanese women, who report receiving mixed messages about how to be women. Mirroring this, women’s self-directed violence has increasingly been thematised in diverse Japanese narrative and visual culture. This book examines the relationship between normative femininity and women’s self-directed violence in contemporary Japanese culture. To theoretically define the complexities that constitute normativity, the book develops the concept of ‘contradictive femininity’ and shows how in Japanese culture, women’s paradoxical roles are thematised through three character construction techniques, broadly derived from the doppelgänger motif. It then demonstrates how eating disorders and self-harm are included in normative femininity and suggests that such self-directed violence can be interpreted as coping strategies to overcome feelings of fragmentation related to contradictive femininity. Looking at novels, artwork, manga, anime, TV dramas and news stories, the book analyses both globally well known Japanese culture such as Murakami Haruki’s literary works and Miyazaki Hayao’s animation, as well as culture unavailable to non-Japanese readers. The aim of juxtaposing such diverse narrative and visual culture is to map common storylines and thematisation techniques about normative femininity, self-harm and eating disorders. Furthermore, it shows how women’s private struggles with their own bodies have become public discourse available for consumption as entertainment and lifestyle products. Highly interdisciplinary, it will be of huge interest to students and scholars of Japanese studies, Japanese culture and society and gender and women's studies, as well as to academics and consumers of Japanese literature, manga and animation.
This Handbook is an interdisciplinary resource that focuses on contemporary Japan and the social and cultural trends that are important at the beginning of the twenty-first century.
This book is an interdisciplinary study of Japan during the socially euphoric years of the Bubble Economy in the 1980s. Shedding light on consumer experiences, this study explores the socio-cultural landscape of Japan, the nation that boasted the second largest economy in the late twentieth century. Drawing its analysis from various media sources, popular literary works, and public reports, the book articulates how the late 1980s calibrated consumer demands, lifestyles, and perceptions of wealth. Through an examination of the qualitative effects of ‘Bubble money’ on consumers, the book disentangles the anatomy of the festive ambience in the economic phase, closely reading fictional and non-fictional literary works that play the role of reportage, critique, and satire. Through observations of human behaviours in consumption, the book reveals psychosomatic experiences and self-consciousness. Featuring a wide range of sources from Japanese media and literary works which have yet to be translated for an English audience, this book will be a valuable resource for students and scholars of modern Japanese culture and literature who are interested in the socio-economic landscape of late-twentieth-century Japan.
