Japan Etiquette

Listeners of this book will gain a clear understanding of what makes the Japanese, and their society, tick.

The Japanese people have always seen themselves as a nation uniquely apart. Their exquisite art forms and elegant culture, military prowess and technological precision, have long been the envy of friend and foe alike. Today, even as Japan adapts to a rapidly changing world, its traditional culture and consensus-based philosophy have proved remarkably resilient. Culture Smart! Japan will broaden your perception and understanding of this complex, rich, and dynamic society.

The 'must have' top tips guide to doing business in Japan. This “quick fix” guide will give you the inside information on how to do business and cope with business socialising in Japan. Despite what some would have you believe, there’s nothing particularly mysterious or complicated about doing business with the Japanese, but there are some important rules to follow in order to avoid causing offense and to ensure that things go smoothly.

Japan gehört zu den Ländern, die eine gewisse Faszination auf die westliche Bevölkerung ausüben. Dieses Land ist in jedem Fall eine Reise wert. Hier kann man neues kennenlernen, eine Kultur erleben die sich gänzlich von der eigenen unterscheidet und Land sowie Leute erleben. Aber Achtung!!! Japan zählt auch zu jenen Ländern, bei denen eine gewisse Vorsicht geboten ist. Das liegt nicht daran, dass eine Reise hierher etwa mit besonderen Gefahren verbunden wäre.

Japan is at a crossroads. The postwar economic miracle that brought it unprecedented development and prosperity is over. Since the publication of the first Culture Smart! guide, it has been overtaken by China as the world's second-largest economy. The balance of power in Asia has shifted and new players are entering the field. No one can predict how Japan will rise to the challenge, or what effect the changes will have on how people live, think, and behave.