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The pandemic has given birth to a new way of life in Japan: "With Corona". As a result of the pandemic regulations, the way we work and the values about working have changed dramatically.

We introduce communication styles in the Japanese workplace in the context of low-context and high-context. This may help to clear up some questions you may have at your workplace.

Appreciation is important all over the world, and Japan is no exception, where it is considered very important to show appreciation to people in the workplace, to clients, and in many other situations.

People are not perfect, so there will be times when you will need to apologize when you make a mistake or fail in some way. However, when living in Japan, you may see people apologizing even when it is not their fault.

The Ringi system, which is a business custom unique to Japan, has the image of taking more time than necessary, but it also has the positive aspect of reducing unnecessary meetings and enabling decisions to be made that reflect the voice of the frontline.

Typically in Japan, no job is completed by one person from the beginning to the end, and all work is carried out in cooperation with teams, departments, and even the organization as a whole. For this reason, Hō-Ren-Sō is considered important to carry out work efficiently, share information, and improve productivity within the organization.

In Japan, the official meeting is often followed by social activities, where personal relationships are forged. Here are some customs to be aware of when interacting socially with business associates in Japan.

In Japan, exchanging business cards is a practice that borders on ritual. A failure to follow such the appropriate actions and manner can be costly to the reputation to yourself and company you represent. To avoid some of the social pitfalls when exchanging business cards, here are a few important tips.

Japan is widely known for its culture of respect for people, nature, and even objects. One of most important, but casual, concepts that helps shape this attitude is the concept of Mottainai (もったいない).

In every culture, there are various untaught and unspoken rules that the people of that culture have adapted naturally. This is the case with Japanese Business etiquette, where not knowing these rules can cost your business or even your reputation.