GaijinPot : Japan jobs, Apartments, Living Guide and Blogs. LV STORES IN JAPAN as of June 2008. Doing Business in Japan. An ancient culture which has evolved within the geographical boundaries of an island has produced a modern day society with unique values, traditions and customs.
Doing business in Japan arguably poses the most potential for cross cultural misunderstandings. However, Japan's professionals are well educated in doing business with the West and will try to modify their own behaviours to accommodate you. Nonetheless, doing business in Japan necessitates preparing oneself by understanding areas such as business culture, business etiquette, negotiation and meeting protocol. This guide to doing business in Japan is in no way meant to represent an all-inclusive summary of tips on doing business in Japan.