Japanese people tend todresssmartly, especially in Tokyo. Tourists don’t have to go overboard, but will be better received if they look neat and tidy, while for anyone hoping to do business, a snappy suit isde rigueur. It’s also important to bepunctualfor social and business appointments....
fall off and decay, a reminder of the ephemeral beauty of life and the importance of living in the moment. This epiphany, and the flower-viewing practice that has inspired it, continues to hold a very special place in Japanese culture. Here’s what to know before joining in the ...
JAPANESE CULTURE & SOCIETYReligion & Beliefs:Shinto and Buddhism 84%, other 16% (including Christian 0.7%) Shinto dates back to ancient times when people believed that the natural world possessed Kami, a Shinto deity or divine spirit. Buddhism came from China in the 6th Century and the two ...
Drinking is an important part of Japanese culture. It is a way to relieve business stress. Never pour a drink yourself; always allow someone else to do it for you. Most business entertaining is done in restaurants or bars after business hours. Often in karaoke or "hostess bars." Business...
Japanese Business Card Translation Etiquette: Japanese Meishi (or Japanese business cards) have a much greater significance in Japan than in Western culture. In a society where an individual is less important than the group to which he/she belongs, meishi provides access to its bearer’s identit...
Corporate Culture Punctuality is a must in all business and social meetings. Any degree of knowledge of Japanese culture is greatly appreciated. Japanese may exchange business cards even before they shake hands or bow. Be certain your business card clearly states your rank. This will determine ...
日本礼仪Japanese etiquette JapaneseEtiquetteCulture Bow •Familiarpeople,abouttwoorthreeseconds;•Friends,foralongertime;•Highersocialstatuspeopleorelders,raiseheadtillothersdo,sometimesevenbowseveraltimes.Threecommonstylesofbow Nod(15degrees)Simplegreeting,passingbywithhigher-upsorguestsMiddle...
Japanese etiquette and culture Japanese greeting –In Japan, people greet each other by bowing. Bowing is also used to thank, apologize, make a request or ask someone a favour. A bow can vary from a small nod of the head to a bend at the waist. A deeper, longer bow indicates respect...
Japan has a historically big smoking culture. Back in the 1950s to the 1980s, almost half of the Japanese population smoked or consumed tobacco products, with the government even backing and supporting them. However, over the last several years, there… ...
Japanese etiquette, proper manners and consideration toward others are highly valued in Japans. In order not to annoy or offend the locals, foreign visitors should be familiar with at least the basic rules. Bowing Bowing is considered a unique form of acknowledgement in Japanese culture. The Japa...