Doing Business in Japan

Today in Japan, a reinvention is necessary. There are many struggles with the young generation, the old generation, and catastrophic events which should be addressed. Specifically, the Japanese economy has been experiencing deflation for the past twenty years. In an article, the results of the deflation were described. The authors said, “Because of fewer available jobs and lower

The social beliefs of Japan differ greatly from those of our own. In order to have a positive interaction with a person of Japanese decent it is important to be aware of their culture and beliefs.

Looking back what Japan has been going throughout the years, Japan has been through a lot.  Some of the events that they was involved in was the Pacific War from 1941 to 1945, the horrific bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Battle of Coral Sea, Battle of Midway, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, constitution of Japan, peace treaties concluded with various countries, Japan becomes a member of the United Nation, and the continuous economic growth.

Japanese geography consists of four major islands:Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu and other interesting facts that make up the geography of Japan. Honshu is the largest of all the islands and the main island, which holds the nation’s capital, Tokyo.Honshu also contains Yokohama, kyoto, and kobe, which are important cities. Hokkaido, the second largest of the four islands, is mostly forests and underdeveloped. It is cold and too far away from the main island, Honshu. Kyushu is the third largest of the four islands. On the eastern shore Beppu, a city of international fame because, of the hot springs and mineral baths in the serene mountains, can be found. Shikoku is the smallest island. It is bordered by the pacific ocean and inland sea.

Japan is a small island nation that is divided into 4 main islands and many more smaller islands. In geographical terms, it is a chain of island also known as an archipelago. The four larger islands are, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Hokkaido. The total area of Japan is 142,000 square miles, which makes it smaller than the state of California. Most of the islands are mountainous, the remnants of dormant volcanos and glacial retreat, that are in turn, covered by vast forests with swift flowing rivers that eventually lead into the Pacific Ocean. Because of key terrain features, only 15 percent of the island can be used for the cultivation of crops. In Japan, there are only a handful of navigable rivers because of the steep and rugged terrain that

Japan is a country to the east of South Korea, it is made up of many islands that were pushed up from the ocean floor because of the earth moving, and it is completely surrounded by water. The physical features, climate, population density, economic activity, and vegetation make up Japan. The people adapt to these in different ways.

Japan is a very small country to the east of Asia. It’s coordinates are about 36 N and 140 E. It is made of a group of islands and is actually eighty-five percent mountains. It’s total area is about 377,000 square miles which makes it’s size very close to California. Japan is also surrounded by the Pacific Ocean (swirk.com) (nationsencyclopedia.com).

Japan is located in the region of geologic instability known as the Pacific Ring of Fire. Due to where Japan is located there are approximately fifteen hundred earthquakes each year and is also subject to floods, blizzards, typhoons, and due to volcanic activity on the ocean floor Japan is also subject to Tsunamis. Japan’s most recognized volcano even though it’s no longer active and has been dormant for years is Mount Fuji with a cone-shaped peak of 12,388 feet and is about 70 miles southwest of Tokyo. Japan is made up of more than 3,000 islands scattered off the eastern coast of mainland Asia. The Japanese call there islands Nippon which means “source of the sun” and others may interpret it as “Land of the Rising Sun.” There are four major

The History of Japan plays a big factor in understanding its culture. Japan is located in Eastern Asia, island chain between the North Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan, east of the Korean Peninsula. Japan has many concerning natural hazardous features as well as environmental problems that effects agriculture as well as economy and population. Japan’s government and civil law system reflect those of German and Anglo-American structures. Learning about the people and society of Japan can be easily accomplished by understanding their religious structure, social structure, languages they speak and interest they uphold.

The greatest point about Japan is the changing of four seasons. In spring, beautiful cherry blossoms bloom. Usually, the weather is nice and calm, and we can enjoy ohanami: in other words, cherry blossom viewing. When summer comes, plants and trees become bright green, and cicada shrills continuously. In autumn, leaves turn into red, yellow, and orange. We go to the mountains, and enjoy seeing the beautiful view of colorful trees. Finally, when winter comes, it snows heavily at north of Japan. Anywhere you can see becomes all white, and it is incredibly beautiful. Also, we can build a kamakura,a Japanese igloo, or make a snowman and enjoy the snow.At Japan, we have distinctive four seasons like this, and we enjoy the changes. There are only

Japan does not consist of one single mass of land, but rather, it is made up of thousands of smaller islands. The four main islands are Hokkaido, Shikoku, and Honshu and are the largest islands in Japan. Considering that Japan is mainly made up of islands you would think that transportation through all of Japan requires a ship or boat of some kind; but if you knew the culture of Japan today, you would find that Japan is the leading country in technology and has one of the most advanced

Japanese is the official language in Japan although the majority of the Japanese population can speak some English due to their high level of education. Japan’s etiquette compared to the United States dramatically differs in some areas. In general, it is not acceptable to be on the phone in public places such as the train. When greeting, it is not okay to touch each other, so handshakes and hugs are highly not recommended. While dining, it is offensive to eat all of the food on your plate as well as tipping the server. These things are accepted in the United States, but not in Japan. Business etiquette does not vary as much. Professional dress is required although both countries are moving towards more casual on just day to day office hours. When it comes to clothing and products, they often prefer high end products over cheaper made clothes and products. When doing business with one another

Since the post-war economic miracle Japan has heavily relied on its distinctive corporate business system with JOHN stating that it ‘has been widely praised for its massive contribution to Japan’s strong economic growth.’ JOHN argues that the key to this business

What first comes to mind when you think of Japan? Sushi? Volcanoes? Tsunamis? Many of the iconic parts of Japanese culture that we know today have been shaped by the environment around them over many years. Since ancient times, many of Japan’s geographical features have had major effects on its inhabitants. Their extensive water supply from rivers and ample rainfall have facilitated agriculture and made it an important part of the Japanese economy, along with fishing in Japan’s oceans. Its proximity to China has greatly influenced its culture, including its writing system, trade, and religion. The many mountains and active volcanoes located on the Japanese archipelago, as well as frequent natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis, have made some aspects of Japanese lifestyle difficult, causing the people to adapt based on these factors.

This business study will define the problems in the United States due to Japanese investments. In the current global economy, the foreign investments relations between the U.S. and Japan have been one sided due to the inter-Asian business models of the Japanese markets. Japan has traditionally been cooperative with the United States in allowing its products to be manufactured and sold in the United States, which has provided some manufacturing jobs in the U.S. This causes problems for the U.S. because they are disadvantaged by one-sided trade agreements that decrease job opportunities for American workers, since the Japanese are increasingly moving their manufacturing plants into Asia. More so, the Japanese government has manipulated its