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Dress Code in Japan: A Guide to Appropriate Japanese Attire
As a largely conservative society, Japan has different standards to Western countries in many aspects of life–including dress code. If you’re keen not to offend and want to be sartorially prepared, keep reading for some practical Japanese dress code tips for what to wear during life’s most important situations.
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Japanese Wedding Etiquette: 7 Steps from RSVP to Afterparty
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Japanese Funeral Etiquette: Some Helpful Guidelines
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Eating Outside in Japan: Know the Rules, Avoid a Food Fight
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Chopstick Etiquette in Japan : DOs and DON'Ts
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Restaurant Etiquette in Japan: How to Avoid Serious Mistakes
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Etiquette Guide: Why Do You Take Off Your Shoes in Japan?
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What to Expect When Attending a Japanese Funeral
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Japanese Cleanliness: Japan’s Obsession with Tidying Up
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Japanese Personalities & Culture: Getting Along in Japan
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Prayer Offering Manners at Shrines and Temples in Japan
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Train Etiquette in Japan: What to Expect as a Foreigner
The Japanese train system is renowned througho…
Business Card Etiquette in Japan – How to Exchange Business Cards
The ritual of exchanging meishi, which is Japanese for ‘business card,’ is a much higher valued practice in…
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.
Japanese Business Gift Giving: Dos and Don'ts for Expatriates
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Japanese Verbal & Nonverbal Communication for Business
When it comes to business, Japan has a vastly…
Polite and Useful Japanese Business Phrases
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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What to Know about Japanese Noodles and Etiquette
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