Japanese are not used to make a presentation
Be careful if you are too talkative, you won't seem trusted. <Japanese are not used to make a presentation> In contrast, the Japanese education system offers very little opportunity to present in front of groups. Students are discouraged from speaking out or even asking questions in class, since this slows down the delivery of facts […]
Japanese Decision-making Process
Japanese Decision-making Process <American Style of decision-making> One common American decision-making style is based on the idea that decisions should be made at the lowest possible level of the organization. This allows executives to delegate smaller details and concentrate on the most important decisions. For this to work, each person’s role and scope of authority […]
Useful Japanese word (3): やばい “yabai” is "dope shit."
This is a very colloquial expression which is commonly used in conversation especially among youngsters. So it is not appropriate to use in business or at work. You use the expression when you or someone is in trouble. “Sorewa yabai” means “That’s a big problem.” When you are asked by your co-worker if you are […]
What noises don’t you want to hear at home?
Construction work Automobiles Quarrelling Drunken voices Scolding of a child Crying of a child Airplanes flying Animal noises Street vendor noise Trains running Source: TOSTEM CORPORATION conducted among 1,000 business people in Japan aged between 20 and 60.
Why don’t you like to go out for a drink with your boss?
Why don’t you like to go out for a drink with your boss? Can’t relax Costs money Don’t want to see him or her in my own time Will last till late hours Too old a custom Can’t drink Don’t like drinking places Too busy with work Can’t go due to private issues Others Source: […]
Japan's One of the Most Famous Camera Maker: Pentax and Its History
Japan's One of the Most Famous Camera Maker: Pentax Pentax SLR Cameras Pentax single-lens reflex cameras have been one of the most popular cameras among camera lovers. Since producing the nation’s first SLR camera the Asahiflex I in 1952, Pentax has been contributing to the evolution of SLR cameras putting its heart and soul in […]
Gender Equality in Japanese Business
Gender Equality in Japanese Business Do the Japanese Accept Women As Managers? A widespread myth exists that the Japanese do not want to do business with non-Japanese managers who are female. Some US companies take this as a given and do not assign women managers to interface with their Japanese partners and clients. I described […]
Useful Japanese word (2): ほら “Hora”
This is an exclamatory expression which is used on many different occasions. In English, it can be translated, “Look!”, “Listen!”, “See?”, or just before saying something like “Here it is.” All these phrases are to catch someone’s attention. So it is used when someone you are talking to isn't paying attention to you. For example, […]
Japanese Job Interview -- (6) What Is Your Motives?
(6) Job Interview – Why do you want this job? ■Motives for application Recruiters use this question to assess your professional strengths, career plans, level of your understanding about their company, etc. Make use of your previous job experience and what you have done so far, and think about your motivation for applying to contribute […]
How to use "hanko" seal in Japanese business
It has been decided that the Tokyo Olympics will be postponed for about one year. You can see this image on the internet just for a joke. But it is a good learning tool to know Japan's business practice. Seals are often used in Japanese business. There is a seal "森" on "0" and "1" […]