Japanese Culture Chatchanee Karnasuta Thitinun Danromyen SooJung Choi Vanussanun Jetchaiyanun

Background  In East Asia  Consists of four major islands, Hokkaidō, Honshū, Shikoku, Kyūshū, and over six-thousand minor islands.  377,835 square kilometers (145,882 square miles)  The Pacific Ocean, The Philippine Sea, the East China Sea, the Sea of Japan  Population: million

Background  Religions: Shintonism and Buddhism  Shintonism: the contemporary term for a system of gods and beliefs about the relationship between people, the natural environment, and the state.  Most Important Holidays: New Year’s Day, Coming of Age Day

Essential Do’s and Don’ts  Dress Etiquette −Business attire is conservative −Men should wear dark-colored −Women should dress conservatively  Exchange of Gifts −Avoid all-white wrapping paper −Do not open gifts in front of the giver −Do not rip the paper  Dining Etiquette −Do not point with your chopsticks −Do not wave your chopsticks above food dished −Do not lick the ends of your chopsticks  Meeting and Greeting −Wait to be introduced −The deeper you bow, the more respect you show

Business Etiquette – Exchanging business card  Called “Meishi” −“its an extension of the person”  Exchange with both hand and slight bow  Must be in excellent condition  Foreigners – English and Japanese language  Must not write down anything  Make sure to have plenty of cards  Considered as a “Gift”

Business Etiquette - Meeting  Very punctual– should arrive early  If you expect to delay, make sure you inform an hour before meeting begins  Exact schedules and agenda  Japanese are prolific note takers

Business Etiquette - Business Negotiation  Prefers personal relationships  They have difficulties saying 'no‘ −observe non-verbal communication  Group decision-making and consensus  Written contracts required  Never lose temper or raise voice

Japanese Values  Group orientation  Politeness  Respect

Japanese Values

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