Business

Business-related information for foreigners living in Japan, including information on starting a business in Japan, business etiquette, practical business tips at work, and English-speaking tax accountants.

Seating Protocol in Japan - Seating Arrangements

In Japan there is an unspoken rule about where to sit when you are in the company of your elders, co-workers, and customers etc. There are seats known as “Kamiza” and a ranking of seats for “Shimoza”. This is a unique part of Japanese and its purpose is to show respect and hospitality to superiors and customers by being considerate about where you sit.

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Saving Tax using Business Safety Mutual Relief System

Business Taxation

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Employee Benefits in Japan: Understanding the Fukuri Kosei System

Working in Japan can be a very different exper…

Hiring Foreign Workers in Japan and How to Apply for Visa

Registrations Visa Tokyo Osaka Kanagawa

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Translating Your Japanese Payslip: Essential Vocabulary

If you work as an employee for a company in Ja…

Prepare for Your Job Interview at a Japanese Company

These are some tips for preparing for an interview at a Japanese company.

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The Ins and Outs of Japanese Resumes as a Foreigner

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Business Telephone Conversations in Japanese

Business Japanese

Being able to communicate on the phone in Japanese isn't as hard as you might think. Here are some business Japanese phrases you can use when answering the phone in an office environment.

Eikaiwa Teacher vs. ALT: Schedule and Work-life Balance

For many English-speaking foreigners who woul…

Polite and Useful Japanese Business Phrases

Business Japanese Manners

Working in a Japanese company requires not only knowledge of Japanese business culture but also the use of a polite form of Japanese that is not commonly used in daily life. Here are some commonly used Japanese business phrases you are bound to encounter while working in Japan.

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Japanese Job Titles in English

Business Japanese

here are many job titles that are commonly used in Japanese companies. Sometimes even some Japanese people find this system complicated and difficult to understand. We have complied a list of commonly used Japanese job titles along with the rankings of each position in a company.