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Sep 20, 20233 min read

Balancing Acts: Navigating Independence and Interdependence in Japan

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, individuals from diverse backgrounds often find themselves working and living in...

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Aug 21, 20233 min read

Two Powerful Phrases To Master As An Expat In Japan - Part 2

In part 1 we covered "douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu. In our second part, we explore the meaning and use of "otsukaresama desu". In...

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Aug 14, 20234 min read

Two Powerful Phrases To Master As An Expat In Japan - Part 1

Stepping into the vibrant land of the rising sun, Japan, as an expat is an exhilarating experience that offers a myriad of opportunities...

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Jun 14, 20233 min read

How To Address Your Japanese Stakeholders

Have you ever wondered how to address your Japanese colleagues or business partners? During a recent seminar, this was a topic of...

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Mar 22, 20233 min read

Trust: How to Build Strong Business Relationships in Japan and Beyond

Trust is a critical component of successful business relationships. Without trust, it is difficult to establish and maintain healthy...

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Jan 28, 20225 min read

What is culture anyways and why is it so important?

It seems that no matter where you look these days, culture is making its mark. Whether it be re-branding the human resources department...

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Jun 16, 20216 min read

異文化と働くうえでの3つの心構え

いまの日本が抱える課題として定期的に取り上げられる話題に超高齢化と少子化があります。事実、日本の総人口は2010年をピークに直近10年で約218万人の人口が減少しています。また、2020年の出生数は過去最低の84.7万であり、日本政府の推計では2048年には日本の総人口は1...

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May 24, 20215 min read

3 Tips for Managing Remote Teams in Japan

Let’s face it, we are no longer looking at a world where we can guarantee freedom of travel indefinitely. If you are reading this you are...

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