Japanese Culture

There are many unspoken rules of etiquette in Japanese business, and seating protocols in Japan are no exception. The importance Japanese people give to formal seating arrangements is evident from the fact that there is a Japanese word for it: It is (Sekiji 席次). The Japanese seating protocols reflect the cultural tradition of hierarchy, status, and rank prevalent in Japanese

The “Art of the Bowing” or Ojigi (お辞儀) in Japan is deeply rooted in Japanese culture and tradition. Bowing is a way to show respect while greeting others or apologizing to others.Unlike the Western handshake, bowing takes on many shapes, sizes, and forms. Bowing is done for greetings, farewells, and apologies and also while praying in shrines. In short, it

Many people portray Japan as “all work, no play”. However, the sheer number of work-related parties and other alcohol-fueled get-togethers occupying the calendar paints a vastly different story! Japan has many work and non-work-related events, each with a unique name and specific character. To understand your nijikai from your bonenkai, we present the complete list of work events and parties

Japan is a society of many unspoken and unwritten rules. People here grow up with these prevalent Japanese unspoken rules, which parents and teachers directly or indirectly teach. However, as a foreigner, it’s vital to understand these rules to better integrate with Japanese society. We call these rules and etiquette of Japan “unwritten and unspoken” because though these are spoken