JJ202 is a standalone course that provides the foundational knowledge for working with Japanese individuals. This course will give you a deeper understanding into how business typically works, and knowing this will help you become a better kakehashi (“bridge”) between the US and Japan.
Note: the focus is on Japanese jobs in the US, but this can be applied to Japanese jobs in most other countries.
Agenda
- Japanese Business Etiquette: general overview
- High/Low Context Societies: why is this even important to know in business?
- Harmony: digging into how harmony plays out in business, plus understanding Uchi/Soto & Honne/Tatemae
- Hourensou: good communication for more effective results
- Nemawashi: secret key to decision-making
- Kikubari & Customer Service: going above and beyond
- Utilization: take action!
Is It For You?
- Japanese language level: zero and up
- Japanese business knowledge: zero and up
- Career level:
- high school/college student: if you want to be better prepared for a future career
- entry-level: if you want to find that Japan-related job in the US
- JET/MEXT returnee: good review of things you may have noticed in Japan
- mid-career: if you want to finally use the knowledge gained from a previous college course or Japan program in a current or new career
Note to employers: This course is good for any new hire that may need to brush up on their Japanese business culture skills, or for any current employees that have Japan-related experience but don’t use it yet.
How Long Is The Course?
Total instruction time: approximately 50 minutes of short videos.
You will receive supplemental information and optional exercises, as well.
The Instructor
Hi, I’m Kasia!
I am a trilingual American who spent 8 years in Japan, including high school, college, graduate school and my professional career. I earned my Bachelor’s from Boston University and Master’s from Tokyo’s Ochanomizu University.
My career utilizing Japanese language and cultural skills began in 2003 with concert promotion, and later moved to interpreting/ translating, electronics and automotive. I was able to do this while living in Japan, Poland, Italy and the US. Learn more here.
