June 26, 2018
Elevator Etiquette in Japan
Riding an elevator can be tricky in Japan. Did you ever notice the person that is pushing the ‘open’ button the entire time? Or how the person closest to the panel always seems to......
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3 Business Manga to Get Ready for Work-Life in Japan
Manga are not only fun, then can also be informative. Despite their often fictional settings, they can give much insight into live in Japan. Why not learn about Japanese work culture and manners by...
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Knocking like a salaryman
Knocking on the door, how hard can it be? Did you know that some people in Japan failed their job interviews before they even entered the room? Why? They did not know how to...
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Hourensou – Reporting at the Japanese workplace
Hourensou, the secret Japanese recipe to gain trust and authority among your Japanese coworkers. Do you know the meaning of ほうれんそう? If you are thinking of ほうれん草 (spinach) then rest assured, the leaves in...
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When to Say Thank You at the Japanese Office
That Japanese people are polite is common knowledge. What some may not be aware of is that while most Japanese will forgive a few slurs in your keigo, not being conscious of what is...
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4 Japanese Business Greetings you need to know
What should you say to greet Japanese colleagues at the office? Let’s take a look at the proper Japanese business greetings and the right time to use them. I pretty much grew up watching...
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Company Hierarchy in Japan
Taking your first steps in the Japanese business world and feeling overwhelmed by the corporate hierarchy? When starting my first job in Japan I tried looking them up, but they all seemed to vaguely...
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