Japan Module 2 by Rebecca McGlothlen

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Sources:

http://www.gojapango.com/culture/japanese_literature.html

Haiku deck

Japan Module 2

Published on Apr 08, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Country Specific Business Conditions

High Culture:
Literature- Pre 8th century the Kanji (Chinese characters) were introduced making writing possible. Early work was influenced by the Chinese. After the 19th century, Western literature had a strong influence. Matsuo Bashō is considered to be one of the greatest masters of Haiku poetry.

Sources:

http://www.gojapango.com/culture/japanese_literature.html

Haiku deck

Photo by JaviC

High Culture continued

Classical Music:
Gagaku: Ancient court music from China and Korea. It is the oldest type of Japanese, traditional music.
Biwagaku: Music played with the Biwa, a kind of guitar with four strings.
Minyo: Japanese folk songs.
Sokyoku: Music played with the Koto, a type of zither with 13 strings.

Sources:

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2113.html

Haiku Deck

Photo by cytech

Folk Culture

Religion- Shinto and Buddhism are the two leading religions, however religion does not play a role in everyday life.
Popular music - J-Pop is the largest and most mainstream type of music. A J is put in front of any genre of music (indie, club, punk) to differentiate between Japanese and foreign music.

Sources:

Haiku Deck

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e629.html

http://www.ucl.ac.uk/atlas/japanese/music.html

Photo by Danny Choo

Folk Culture continued

Diet- consists mainly of rice, vegetables, and fish. Also tofu, fruit, egg and soups are important parts of the everyday meal.
Dress- traditional dress of Japan is the Kimono which is worn on special occasions. Everyday wear consists of a more Western/European flare.

Sources:

Haiku Deck

http://www.webmd.com/diet/diets-of-world-japanese-diet?page=3

http://www.kikkoman.com/foodforum/thejapanesetable/29.shtml

http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/explore/housing/

Photo by born1945

Social Culture

Gender roles- Men hold the majority of high positions. Women are held to higher standard in the business world, not promoted as frequently or as generously.
Greeting Rituals- When greeting and departing, it is common for men and women to bow to one another. Seniority and status dictate the length and depth of the bow.

Sources:

Haiku Deck

http://geert-hofstede.com/japan.html

http://guide.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student_details.php?Id=7&C...

Photo by jessleecuizon

Social Culture continued

Power Distance- Japan is a borderline hierarchical society. In business, hierarchy is very important in the decision making process. In education, the Japanese believe everyone is born equal and can accomplish much through hard work.
Nonverbal communication- nodding, silence, avoid touching, and no staring.

Sources:

Haiku Deck

http://geert-hofstede.com/japan.html

http://www.ediplomat.com/np/cultural_etiquette/ce_jp.htm

Photo by Feans

Social Culture continued

Individualism vs. collectivism-Japan shows many characteristics of a collectivist society and in business they are very loyal to their companies. However they are more private and reserved than other asians.
Uncertainty avoidance- Japan ranks high, always prepared for disaster, highly ritualistic.

Sources:

Haiku deck

http://geert-hofstede.com/japan.html

Photo by Ame Otoko

Financial Infrastructure

Currency-Yen
1Japanese yen=0.0084USD
The exchange rate is determained by the SDR, a basket of 4 major currencies
Central Bank- Bank of Japan
Stock Exchange-Tokyo Stock Exchange
Japan became the second largest shareholder of the World Bank in 1984

Sources:

Haiku Deck

http://www.imf.org/external/np/fin/data/rms_sdrv.aspx

http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/japan/overview

Photo by ninja gecko

Financial/Legal Environment for Business

A foreign company must set up in 1 of 4 modes to establish business in Japan; representative office, branch office, subsidiary company or a limited liability partnership

Sources:

Haiku Deck

http://japan.mfa.gov.ge/files/japan/gzamkvlevi/theestablishmentofenterprise...

Photo by swisscan

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Physical Infrastructure

Japan is famous for their highspeed trains,14,708 miles
715,981 miles of highways
22 ports and harbors
171 airports
Power generation-comprised of 4 methods; thermal, nuclear, hydro and non-conventional
Over 60.3 million cell phones in use

Sources:

Haiku Deck

http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/economies/Asia-and-the-Pacific/Japan-INF...

Photo by PhoTones_TAKUMA

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Recommendations for International Business

RTA-ASEAN
Current signatories:Brunei Darussalam; Myanmar; Cambodia; Indonesia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Philippines; Singapore; Viet Nam; Thailand; Japan
Coverage: Goods
Type: Free Trade Agreement

Sources:

www.haikudeck.com

http://rtais.wto.org/UI/PublicAllRTAList.aspx

Photo by Sprengben [why not get a friend]

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