Tag: Business Culture of Japan
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International and Domestic Image
Japanese companies often tout their “international” status by prominently featuring images of blondes and white people, much like the example above. We see this approach used frequently, especially by firms involved in international trade, across their clients’ websites, brochures, and even in pre-Internet era TV commercials. On the other hand, how do Western companies approach…
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Japan’s Hesitation Towards Recurrent Education
The concept of “recurrent education,” surprisingly, has not gained widespread recognition in Japan. This term refers to the ongoing process of education that individuals engage in throughout their lives, even after entering the workforce. In Japan, this often takes the form of continuing education without taking time off from work, commonly known as “relearning for…