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Money's Mother Tongue Japanese Firms Translate Business into English

"Money talks," they say. In Japan nowadays, many businesspeople believe money speaks English.

Working with Japan

5S in the Japanese Workplace (2) — Seiton at the Ready

By Patricia Pringle

Helping Suppliers Get the Edge
Among our clients are American companies who want to increase their share of Japanese business in the US. We teach them the cultural differences behind Japanese and US work practices, and how to anticipate their customers' requirements. Knowing the cultural context not only enables them to meet their customers' expectations, but they also proactively identify ways to add value to the relationship.

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2011 March Contents

2011 March Contents

Products Of The Month

Tokyo Sky Tree in Miniature

Construction of the world's tallest communications tower, the 634-meter high Tokyo Sky Tree, is expected to finish by the end of 2011, after which it will open to the public in early 2012. But you can already buy what may be the world's tallest coin bank. Standing 120 centimeters in height–that's 1/500th scale of the actual tower– this authentic-looking "Tokyo Sky Tree Bank 634" by WIZ CO., LTD. will encourage its owners to stash away their coins for a rainy day while enjoying the view of Japan’s newest high-rise wonder. Shipped in two parts for easy assembly, its suggested retail price is 2,979 yen ($35).

Ranking


CHARACTER

I fit into this category…

Source: O-net, Inc. (Conducted among 800 20-year-old people)
* Figures in parentheses are the percentages.

1. I don’t want to be bothered by other people. (91.8)
2. I am sensitive about what other people think. (88.6)
3. I feel shy in front of others. (77.6)
4. I tend to feel worried. (73.6)
5. I tend to feel depressed. (72.1)
6. I have high ideals. (71.6)
7. I am not good at building close relationships. (50.3)
8. I have thought of committing suicide. (41.5)
9. I can be friends with anybody. (39.0)
10. I want to spend time with many people. (32.9)