Some important information for Japan business travel.
It helps to know some numbers before doing business in Japan.
For example, the 2008 Japanese GDP was US$4.9 trillion.
In comparison:
The US was approximately US$13.2 trillion.
China - US$3.61 trillion.
North Korea - US$22.9 billion
South Korea - US$888 billion
Taiwan - US$375.6 billion
If you have anything electronic in your house, you’ve probably got something made in Japan. Japan’s main exports are products like chemicals, cars, computers and electronic devices.
Japan business mainly imports food, fuel, some machinery, some chemicals and textiles.
Japan’s main business partners are the USA, China, Taiwan, Korea and Germany.
Just some numbers so you “know before you go” for your Japan business travel.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Intro to Japanese Business Culture
When it comes to Japan business culture, and business travel to Japan, things like culture, etiquette and manners are very important.
It’s generally a good idea to “dress to impress.” That is, be even more formal in Japan than you are in your own country.
Concepts such as “rank”, as in high-status and low-status, are still very strong in Japan.
It’s important that those in Japan on business travel know this.
Even the language is designed that way. For example, the endings on different words are different depending on who you are talking to.
Are you talking to a Japanese friend?
Are you talking to a superior in a Japanese company?
Are you talking to a child?
The Japanese words you use may well be very different.
This is an important cultural tidbit for your Japanese business travel knowledge. Remember it and profit.
It’s generally a good idea to “dress to impress.” That is, be even more formal in Japan than you are in your own country.
Concepts such as “rank”, as in high-status and low-status, are still very strong in Japan.
It’s important that those in Japan on business travel know this.
Even the language is designed that way. For example, the endings on different words are different depending on who you are talking to.
Are you talking to a Japanese friend?
Are you talking to a superior in a Japanese company?
Are you talking to a child?
The Japanese words you use may well be very different.
This is an important cultural tidbit for your Japanese business travel knowledge. Remember it and profit.
Some Opening Thoughts about Japan Business Travel
Japan is an island nation in the Pacific ocean. It also has (as of this writing) the second largest economy in the world.
Business in Japan is big; really big. Japan has a highly industrial modernized economy.
Consequently, many foreign business people travel to Japan.
While Japan business travel can be exciting, it can also present many problems for foreign travelers.
Some of them you have probably heard before:
Travel in Japan can be expensive.
Japan business travel can be really expensive.
Japanese business culture is different than America’s.
Japanese business culture is different than the West’s.
Business in Japan is more formal than we are used to in the West.
When it comes to Japan, you've probably heard all these or more.
While all of these are or can be true, the challenges Japan business travel presents can also be overcome.
Business in Japan is big; really big. Japan has a highly industrial modernized economy.
Consequently, many foreign business people travel to Japan.
While Japan business travel can be exciting, it can also present many problems for foreign travelers.
Some of them you have probably heard before:
Travel in Japan can be expensive.
Japan business travel can be really expensive.
Japanese business culture is different than America’s.
Japanese business culture is different than the West’s.
Business in Japan is more formal than we are used to in the West.
When it comes to Japan, you've probably heard all these or more.
While all of these are or can be true, the challenges Japan business travel presents can also be overcome.
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