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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…
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.
By PLAZA HOMES
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.
A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Business Etiquette
In Japan, there are rules of etiquette suitabl…
Japanese Business Gift Giving: Dos and Don'ts for Expatriates
For Western expats living in Japan, the freque…
What to Know about Japanese Noodles and Etiquette
When talking about Japanese cuisine, it is ine…
How to Use Japanese Tableware: To Hold or Not to Hold?
When savoring Japanese cuisine, the food is us…
Japanese Wedding Etiquette: 7 Steps from RSVP to Afterparty
When you've been in Japan long enough and have…
Japanese Funeral Etiquette: Some Helpful Guidelines
Funerals are always a difficult time. Unfortun…
Onsen Etiquette in Japan
Nothing beats the soothing effects and cultural experience of visiting a Japanese hot spring (Onsen). A tri…
Prayer Offering Manners at Shrines and Temples in Japan
There are many people in Japan who still get c…
Eating Outside in Japan: Know the Rules, Avoid a Food Fight
Japan is one of the cleanest, most well-kept c…
Chopstick Etiquette in Japan : DOs and DON'Ts
Most people around the world are familiar with…
Restaurant Etiquette in Japan: How to Avoid Serious Mistakes
From grilled chicken skewers consumed standing in a smoky bar to the finest haute cuisine served course by…
Etiquette Guide: Why Do You Take Off Your Shoes in Japan?
If you have ever visited Japan, live in Japan,…
What to Expect When Attending a Japanese Funeral
Funerals are a difficult experience for many,…
Japanese Cleanliness: Japan’s Obsession with Tidying Up
Japanese cleanliness is one of the country's d…
Japanese Personalities & Culture: Getting Along in Japan
Living in Japan, or even visiting, can be a si…
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