Access to Fukuoka

Commnunication

Japanese Business society believe that team work is very siginificant factor to produce good quality of products. It means that each one have to follow the rule to maintain good team. In this condtion, strong individualism is not accepted since this factor easily break. for such a reason, people from indivudualistic nations should be able to uderstand the team work concept.

Manner

• 1. Casual American-style attire is still uncommon in the Japanese business place. You should dress appropriately for the occasion when meeting your counterparts on business.
• 2. When sitting down to a business meeting with your Asian counterparts, the seating arrangement will be determined by the status of the participants. Do not just sit anywhere; as the guest, you will be directed to the appropriate seat.
• 3. As a general rule, the highest ranking person from the host side will sit at the head of the table. Then, other people will take their seats starting from the seats closest to him and working to the other end of the table. Those of higher status sit closest to the "head honcho".
• 4. You should stand at your seat and wait for the top guy to tell you to be seated. Then, when the meeting is finished, wait until he has stood up before standing up y
• 5. Non-alcoholic drinks will probably be served at the beginning of the meeting and they will be distributed in the order of descending importance of recipients. You may want to wait for the top guy to drink from his glass before starting on yours.
• 6. Gifts are always appreciated. Consider bringing a small souvenir that represents well your hometown to give to your host. Don't be surprised if your hosts give you something from their country too. If the gift is wrapped, don't open it until you leave. If the gift is not wrapped, make sure to express copious appreciation (whether you like it or not). Ask some questions about the gift to show interest.
• 7. You may want to take notes during the meeting. This will show that you are interested and will be appreciated by your hosts. However, you should make certain never to write anyone's name in red ink (even your own) and so carry a black or blue pen.

Cusmtom

Drinking after work is considered as the significant commnunication tool. Even though they can not tell their real intention at work place, they can sometimes tell that in that place. Their bosses also sometimes permit the suboridinate to confess their real motive. They believe that the drinking is very important factor to maintain good team work and royalty to the company.