Business Success Japan

While in Japan, you will more likely than not have to go shopping at some point. And if you're lucky enough to have some spare time, you may decide to pick up some souvenirs for yourself, your coworkers, or loved ones back home. In today's season finale, I walk you through a few important things to know before heading out to make any purchase, big or small. Today's Phrase: [item] をください ~o ku-da-sa-i Meaning: Please give me [item]. Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help me stay well-caffeinated enough to keep the content flowing: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan If you found the information here useful, please subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com.

While you're in Japan, you'll hopefully get the chance to dine out at least a few times. But if you want to do so stress-free, you'll need to be aware of a few key differences and manners. Today we look over some distinct features of Japanese restaurants that will help you focus on what you really want to do: enjoy the food. Today's phrase:  すみません su-mi-ma-se-n Meaning: "excuse me," "I'm sorry" [polite, not honorific] Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help me stay well-caffeinated enough to keep the content flowing: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan If you found the information here useful, please subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com.

In order to minimize stress and be more effective abroad, it's important to be prepared for the day-to-day situations you're likely to encounter there. Today, I'll share some more information on a few important topics for navigating Japan: bathrooms, crime, and police boxes. Trust me when I say that you don't want to be caught off guard in these areas. Today's phrase: [place/item]はどこですか 〜wa do-ko-de-su-ka Meaning: Where is [place/item]? Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help me stay well-caffeinated enough to keep the content flowing: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan If you found the information here useful, please subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com.

In order to minimize stress and be more effective abroad, it's important to be prepared for the day-to-day situations you're likely to encounter there. Today, I'll share some information on a few important topics for navigating Japan: dealing with money, and taking a taxi. We will cover additional topics in future episodes, to be sure to subscribe to make sure you have all the essential information you need to survive in Japan. Today's Phrase: おはようございます o-ha-yo-u go-za-i-ma-su Meaning: Good morning. [polite] Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help me stay well-caffeinated enough to keep the content flowing: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan If you found the information here useful, please subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com.

Today we'll go over some of the basics of nonverbal cues in Japan. While they're not unique to business situations, being more aware of this topic will help with all of your interactions in the country. Many of them are quite a bit different than in the West, so please listen and practice as I teach you about Japanese body language and a few important manners. Today’s phrase: こんばんは ko-n-ba-n-wa Meaning: Good evening. Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help me stay well-caffeinated enough to keep the content flowing: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan If you found the information here useful, please subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com.

In the previous episode, we looked at some of the more technical aspects of business meetings in Japan. Today, we will continue digging more into the topic, focusing mostly on the more subtle behaviors you should be aware of in a meeting. Non-verbal and social cues are quite different in a Japanese business context than in western countries. So, the more of these details you know and expect to see, the more successful and effective your meeting will be for all involved. Today’s phrase: こんにちは ko-n-ni-chi-wa Meaning: Hello (daytime) Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help me stay well-caffeinated enough to keep the content flowing: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan If you found the information here useful, I hope that you will subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com.

In today’s episode, we cover some of the basics of what you should expect at a meeting in Japan. While some of the etiquette is probably just common sense in your own country, there are quite a few details that are unique to the Japanese way of doing business. While most of what is covered today wouldn’t be considered a deal-breaker if done incorrectly, it will help your meeting go as smoothly as possible. Also, demonstrating cultural awareness can only help as you work to strengthen your relationships with your Japanese counterparts. Today’s phrase: しつれいします shi-tsu-re-i-shi-ma-su Literally: I am doing [something] rude. Meaning: “Excuse me.” “I’m sorry.” Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help me stay well-caffeinated enough to keep the content flowing: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan If you found the information here useful, I hope that you will subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com.

Today we look at another essential part of making a good first impression in a Japanese business: bowing etiquette. If you have ever been to Japan or watched anything from or about the country, you may have noticed just how frequently Japanese people bow in social situations. Some of the more common situations where bowing takes place include salutations, apologizing, gratitude, and, of course, when introducing yourself. So today I will walk you through the basic mechanics of how to bow well in Japan. Today’s phrase: a-ri-ga-to-u-go-za-i-ma-su ありがとうございます Meaning: Thank you. [polite] Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help me stay well-caffeinated enough to keep the content flowing: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan If you found the information here useful, I hope that you will subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com.

Today we’re going talk about something else central to making a great first impression: business cards, or めいし (me-i-shi) in Japanese. While exchanging business cards may be pretty simple in your country, that’s not the case in Japan. Essentially, one’s business card is seen as a representation of the person who is giving it to you, as well as their company. All of the rules associated with business card etiquette discussed in this episode stem from that respect. New phrase: ちょうだいいたします cho-u-da-i-i-ta-shi-ma-su Meaning: I humbly accept [something]. Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help me stay well-caffeinated enough to keep the content flowing: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan If you found the information here useful, I hope that you will subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com.

We all know that making a good first impression is essential in business. So, if you want to make a positive one in Japan, what better way than to introduce yourself in Japanese? Today, we will look at how to introduce yourself politely in Japan. はじめまして。 Companyのyour nameです。 よろしくおねがいします。 ha-ji-me-ma-shi-te [company] no [your name] de-su yo-ri-shi-ku o-ne-ga-i-shi-ma-su Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help me stay well-caffeinated enough to keep the content flowing: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan If you found the information here useful, I hope that you will subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural guidance. And if you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a review. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com.