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Japanese Culture Chatchanee Karnasuta 5080090 Thitinun Danromyen 5080404 SooJung Choi 5080702 Vanussanun Jetchaiyanun 5180134

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Background In East Asia Consists of four major islands, Hokkaid, Honsh, Shikoku, Kysh, and over six-thousand minor islands. 377,835 square kilometers (145,882 square miles) The Pacific Ocean, The Philippine Sea, the East China Sea, the Sea of Japan Population: 127.08 million

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Background Religions: Shintonism and Buddhism Shintonism: the contemporary term for a system of gods and beliefs about the relationship between people, the natural environment, and the state. Most Important Holidays: New Years Day, Coming of Age Day

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Essential Dos and Donts Dress Etiquette Business attire is conservative Men should wear dark-colored Women should dress conservatively Exchange of Gifts Avoid all-white wrapping paper Do not open gifts in front of the giver Do not rip the paper Dining Etiquette Do not point with your chopsticks Do not wave your chopsticks above food dished Do not lick the ends of your chopsticks Meeting and Greeting Wait to be introduced The deeper you bow, the more respect you show

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Business Etiquette Exchanging business card Called Meishi its an extension of the person Exchange with both hand and slight bow Must be in excellent condition Foreigners English and Japanese language Must not write down anything Make sure to have plenty of cards Considered as a Gift

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Business Etiquette - Meeting Very punctual should arrive early If you expect to delay, make sure you inform an hour before meeting begins Exact schedules and agenda Japanese are prolific note takers

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Business Etiquette - Business Negotiation Prefers personal relationships They have difficulties saying 'no observe non-verbal communication Group decision-making and consensus Written contracts required Never lose temper or raise voice

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Japanese Values Group orientation Politeness Respect

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Japanese Values

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