Doing business in Japan
Let’s not ignore the 2nd largest economy in the world
The nations population is just under 130,000,000
The Yen is the currency and the GDP per capita is just under $30,000
A Tradition of very little FDI within Japan-This is starting to change
Japan was never a western colony- Americans find it difficult to fit in
Wa harmony
Kao face
Omoiyari empathy& loyalty
Respect for the elderly- Both in business & family
Punctuality is essential-lateness is a sign of disrespect
Personal space is highly valued Personal space is highly valued. Contact other than a handshake is never displayed in public
Business cards or Meishi- printed in both languages shows respect
Etiquette
There are companies that advise and train Americans on appropriate protocol when doing business in Japan. Demo Primer