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Different structures and incentives of the business environments in Japan and the U.S. also have a major impact on attitudes toward risk. Americans are comfortable charging forward even if they don’t have a lot of information, Japanese only like to do things after significant planning and discussi Read More

When risk-averse people like the Japanese feel that they need more information, they tend to stall…Thus, many Americans who work with Japanese firms wonder, how can we get the company to make decisions more quickly?

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The number of women in professional and managerial positions in Japan has been rising significantly in recent years. In the past there may have been instances of Japanese who were not sure quite how to deal with a professional woman, but now those stories are few and far between. Read More

Non-Japanese are often frustrated by Japanese colleagues who do not give sufficient direction or opinions. It can feel like pulling teeth to try to get clear guidance… Read More

It has always been accepted wisdom in Japan that a manager must be tough in order to be respected. Being hard on someone, pointing out all their mistakes, and not showing any tenderness are considered the best way to develop someone who has talent. Read More

Unbeknownst to many non-Japanese, not receiving meeting materials in advance drives Japanese businesspeople crazy! Read More

In any business setting, reports are a crucial tool. When writing reports for your Japanese colleagues, using a few key strategies can decrease frustrations and help you meet your objectives.

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Japanese seldom intentionally try to hide things from non-Japanese colleagues, but they often inadvertently create that impression through various habits and communication style differences. Read More

Joining a Japanese company can either be a career plus or a career disaster. The distinctive features of the Japanese business environment can be positive or negative depending on how you and the company approach them.

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The concept of a hybrid culture is to take the best of each corporate culture and blend them together into a stronger whole. Read More