1. Doing business in Japan

2. Let’s not ignore the 2nd largest economy in the world

3. The nations population is just under 130,000,000

4. The Yen is the currency and the GDP per capita is just under $30,000

5. A Tradition of very little FDI within Japan-This is starting to change

6. Japan was never a western colony- Americans find it difficult to fit in

7. Wa
harmony

8. Kao
face

9. Omoiyari
empathy& loyalty

10. Respect for the elderly- Both in business & family

11. Punctuality is essential-lateness is a sign of disrespect

12. Personal space is highly valued
Personal space is highly valued. Contact other than a handshake is never displayed in public

13. Business cards or Meishi- printed in both languages shows respect

14. Etiquette

15. There are companies that advise and train Americans on appropriate protocol when doing business in Japan.
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