If you ask people in Japan what their religion is, they’ll probably say they don’t have one. But those people may have a small 神棚 (altar) in their kitchen, visit...| Japan Intercultural Consulting
Despite the fact that 通勤電車 (commuter trains) are often すし詰め (packed like sardines), we Japanese actually value greater 物理的な距離 (personal space between people) compared to many other cultures. As much... The post 14. To Hug or Not to Hug 【Column: Leap Before You Look】 appeared first on Japan Intercultural Consulting.| Japan Intercultural Consulting
The shift in automotive manufacturing in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region to the east and to the south continues, exacerbated by the sluggish demand for EVs in Western... The post E-learning is not the whole solution to the language barrier appeared first on Japan Intercultural Consulting.| Japan Intercultural Consulting
“何かお手伝いできることはございますか (Is there anything I can assist you with)?” As soon as I stood at the end of a queue at the monorail station at the Haneda Airport, clearly non-Japanese... The post 12. Double Personality Wellbeing 【Column: Leap Before You Look】 appeared first on Japan Intercultural Consulting.| Japan Intercultural Consulting
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When there are instances of workplace friction, it often turns out to be poor communication that has caused it.| Japan Intercultural Consulting
“What do you miss the most about Japan?” My answer to this よくある質問 (frequently asked question) should be “my family” (my mom, sister and her family are all living in... The post 11. Bon Appétit 【Column: Leap Before You Look】 appeared first on Japan Intercultural Consulting.| Japan Intercultural Consulting
With more businesspeople visiting Japan recently, I’ve had the same question come up from more than one client: “I’m openly gay. How can I best navigate potential questions about my... The post Navigating Personal Questions in Japan as an Openly Gay Business Traveler appeared first on Japan Intercultural Consulting.| Japan Intercultural Consulting
Have you noticed when posing for photos, Japanese people often strike the “peace” sign, also known as a V-sign? There are various theories to why they do this: “it conforms... The post 10. What a Difference a Vowel Makes 【Column: Leap Before You Look】 appeared first on Japan Intercultural Consulting.| Japan Intercultural Consulting
Learning another language is a 終わりのない探求 (never-ending quest). Colorful idioms can often 煙に巻く (bamboozle) you when you thought you finally learned the language well enough. I just recently stumbled into... The post 9. Bamboozled by Gobblydygook 【Column: Leap Before You Look】 appeared first on Japan Intercultural Consulting.| Japan Intercultural Consulting
I admit. I am guilty of surrounding myself with ハローキティ (Hello Kitty). I drink tea out of my Hello Kitty mug. My cello case has a Hello Kitty sticker (I...| Japan Intercultural Consulting
The other day, my colleague was saying “first you sell yourself, then your company, and your product last.” This is probably how it works in the US. But if you’re... The post 7. Going with the Flow【Column: Leap Before You Look】 appeared first on Japan Intercultural Consulting.| Japan Intercultural Consulting
“どんなお仕事をされていますか (What kind of work do you do)?” – people often asked me, and I would reply “I can tell you but then I have to kill you,” and...| Japan Intercultural Consulting
The new UK legislation is saying is that policies and processes are not enough to prevent sexual harassment – culture matters too.| Japan Intercultural Consulting
