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Is Japan still Innovative?

January 25, 2015 by andy

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By Philippe Huysveld “Innovate” means “Introducing something new or different,” which is not an easy thing to do. This can only be achieved by entrepreneurs willing to develop and promote something that does not exist yet. Therefore, Innovation is a key component of growth and economic development of a country. With 18.8 billions JPY spent […]

Filed Under: Business in Japan, Japan Stories Tagged With: business, culture of innovation, energy and innovation, history of innovation, innovation, japanese innovation system, monozukuri, philippe huysveld, rebound of innovation, satellites

Business Travel Tokyo

January 25, 2015 by andy

Business Travel Tokyo

The prominent economy of Tokyo attracts millions of business persons annually. The city being a hub for banking, finance and industry is completely geared to cater for those travelling for commercial purposes. The city is amazing. It’s a blend of style, glamour, success and interesting culture. It is also very much abuzz with activity but […]

Filed Under: Cities and Towns, Japan Stories, Tokyo Tagged With: business, business travel tokyo, business trip, haneda airport, hotels, keisei skyliner, narita airport, peninsula tokyo, pushpitha wijesinghe, tokyo, ueno station

Interesting Okinawa Hotels to Book During Your Stay in Japan

January 18, 2015 by andy

Interesting Okinawa Hotels to Book During Your Stay in Japan

Okinawa is a great area to visit if you make a trip to Japan. Okinawa is a series of islands in the southern region of Japan. There are a variety of Okinawa hotels you could select from with luxurious and exotic ambiences. To narrow down your search here is a list of the most prominent […]

Filed Under: Accommodation, Japan Stories, Okinawa Tagged With: akira cheng, ana intercontinental manza beach hotel & resort, business, hotels, Japan, luxurious, okinawa accommodation, outdoor pool, restaurants, sauna, scuba diving, seaside view, shiisa, the beach tower okinawa, tokyo daiichi hotel okinawa grand mer resort

Japan The Sumo-Way of Negotiating

January 18, 2015 by andy

Japan The Sumo-Way of Negotiating

By Philippe Huysveld “Difference is a concept you must own, deepen and further put into practice.” (H. Lefebvre) In export business, success depends, among others, on the ability of managers to understand and manage differences of culture and society. Understand means, above all, to be able to put oneself in someone else’s place and to […]

Filed Under: Business in Japan, Japan Stories Tagged With: business, cultural context, customers, exchanging gifts, group cohesion, group spirit, Japan, kaizen, lose face, monochronic culture, negotiate a contract, philippe huysveld, relationships, sumo wrestling

Business Etiquette in Japan – Tips for the First Time Visitor to Japan

January 17, 2015 by andy

Business Etiquette in Japan - Tips for the First Time Visitor to Japan

Visiting Japan for your first business trip can be a daunting experience. This article provides some tips for the first time business traveler to Japan. Etiquette generally is an important aspect of Japanese life and culture, so it should come as no surprise that business etiquette in Japan is one of those things Westerners would […]

Filed Under: Business in Japan, Japan Stories Tagged With: airport limousine bus, body language, business, business cards, business lunch, chopsticks, etiquette, Japan, narita, silence, tokyo

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