Tips for Doing Business In Japan



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In celebration of the release of our Living Language Business Japanese language course, we spent the week posting some tips on doing business in Japan or with Japanese colleagues. Read more below:

Making Business Introductions in Japanese
“Following the initial greetings and introductions, you may wish to identify your company, organization, group, and/or position. Never assume that others know your role.”

Composing Business Letters in Japanese
“One of the most important aspects of business communication is being able to compose the perfect business letter. To begin your letter in Japanese, you will begin by the equivalent of sir/dear, and then follow it with what is called a “head word.”

Making Small Talk in Japanese
“Making small talk is a dreaded but important part of doing business. If you want to make polite small talk with your associates, here are some phrases you can use.”

Want to learn more? Find out more about our Living Language Business Japanese subscription here.