Cross-Cultural Issues

There are countless cross-cultural issues to be aware of when doing business in Japan. This section provides a very brief overview of certain important issues that you will come across. Elsewhere on this site, you will find in-depth  reports covering important topics such as societal values, business culture, communication, do’s and don’ts, etc. No matter where you start, we wish you a pleasant journey discovering the ins and outs of Japanese culture.

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  • E-learning video
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