Are salarymen figures of myth
Are Japanese workers are slaves with no mind of their own? Maybe it’s time to rethink the salaryman stereotype. Do you sometimes feel sorry for the poor Japanese salarymen, slaving…
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Burgers on the menu for Japan’s new era
Top of the menu for Japan’s new era: millions more burgers and fries The media are full of excitement about Japan’s new era of beautiful harmony. But what will people…
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Unruly, exotic and strange. Is that the Japanese view of foreigners?
Some foreigners get fed up with how we’re portrayed in Japan’s media. Either we’re figures of fun or we’re almost completely invisible. It’s rare to see a foreign character in…
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What is the Market Readiness Framework?
Two major sporting events, Japan Rugby 2019 and Tokyo 2020 are just around the corner, with the Osaka World Expo following in 2025. It’s the ideal time to get your…
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Trump and Kim have stopped talking, so things may be safer for Japan
North Korea still scares Japan but maybe less than before There’s even relief Trump and Kim stopped talking Japan has long lived in fear of an attack by North Korea….
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How do the Chinese see Japan
Why are the two countries so different emotionally? People from China often seem puzzled by the emotions of the Japanese and regard them as rather strange. They wonder why the…
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Gay marriage challenges Japan’s view of love and law
“Why don’t we even have the simple choice of whether or not to get married?” asks Yoko Ogawa, who has been in a partnership with a woman for 25 years….
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Japan’s Emperor called upon to apologise to South Korea
The relationship between Japan and its neighbour South Korea is in a mess. Politicians from the two countries are still disputing events which date back to the first half of…
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China smiles while Japan shows its dark side
When the Chinese stage an official event they want everyone to see their smiling, friendly side. That’s not always true for the Japanese. They’re prepared to present their problems to…
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Understanding New Trends and Opportunities in Japan’s Luxury Industry [Summary]
This post is a summary of a quite detailed, excellent post from Infocubic Japan, “Info Cubic ─ Online marketing specialists for Japan and beyond” a company I encourage you to check out. The whole post can be read in…
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More Mari Kondo
Decluttering guru Marie Kondo has become the most recognisable Japanese woman in the world. A series showing how she helps Americans to tidy their homes has turned out to be…
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Labor Laws in Japan
Japan’s labor laws are vastly different from other countries. Unlike places like the U.S. where employees are sometimes famously fired at-will and without cause, Japan’s laws are designed to protect…
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The Puzzle of Prayer in Modern, Secular Japan
Tidying guru Marie Kondo has become even more famous since the start of her Netflix series. Some people see connections between religion and her healthy attitude towards material goods. What…
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Hitachi Loses Billions as Japan Faces Brexit Fallout
Hitachi and Honda are among the big Japanese companies already being impacted by Britain’s vote to leave the EU. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe came to London to warn against a…
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Handcuffed business hero protests his innocence from the dock
One of the most powerful business figures in Japan has appeared in court in handcuffs and wearing plastic slippers. Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn said “I am innocent of all…
