Navigating social and business interactions in Japan often requires a nuanced approach, especially when it comes to declining requests. Directly saying “n

Nengajo (年賀状 / ねんがじょう), or New Year’s cards, are an integral part of Japanese culture. These special postcards are exchanged among family, friends, collea

While doing business, your image and behavior matter – this includes any lunches or dinners of varying degrees of formality – with both clients and business acq

Learning about Japanese customs is an interesting process; however, we should be prepared for any eventuality. There is a ton of content available online preach