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Work in Japan, decoded.

Business Japanese, unwritten rules and career guides — by the team behind the Japanese Business Templates series.

日本の職場、翻訳します

The Banzen Mandate: Preparation Guide for the Japanese Office

Understanding the Japanese Office Ecosystem This post is structured around the Japanese concept of banzen (万全), or "complete preparati...

The Ultimate 2025 Guide to Buying Train Tickets in Japan: A Beginner's Handbook to Vending Machines & More

Why Japan's Trains Are Your Best Friend Japan's railway network is a marvel of modern engineering, famed for its punctuality, inc...

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Japanese Business Phrases (8)
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The Banzen Mandate: Preparation Guide for the Japanese Office2025.11
The Ultimate 2025 Guide to Buying Train Tickets in Japan: A Beginner's Handbook to Vending Machines & More2025.09
The ‘Yabai’ Paradox: Decoding the Anxious Heart of Modern Japanese Language2025.07
Navigating the Japanese Business Landscape: A Comprehensive Guide to Culture, Etiquette, and Strategy2025.07
Acknowledging Hard Work in the Japanese Workplace2025.06
Relationships with Younger Superiors in Japan2025.05
Jinji Idō for Global Professionals2025.05
Mastering Japanese Business Email2025.05
Beyond On-Time: Guide to Time, Visits, and Crisis Management in Japanese Business2025.04
The Unspoken Rule: A Foreigner's Guide to Japan's Public-Private Divide2025.04
Japanese Business Phrases: How to Discuss Failure Experiences2025.04
A Foreigner's Guide to Japanese Corporate Culture: Company Events and After-Hours Etiquette2025.04
I'm sorry for the trouble.2025.04
Japanese Business Greetings for Global Professionals2025.04
Could you share your future career plans?2025.04
The Unspoken Contract: Japanese Email Etiquette and the Art of "Yoroshiku Onegai Itashimasu"2025.04
Considerations When Welcoming Guests: Business Etiquette for Receiving Visitors2025.04
Japanese Business Phrases: How to Say "Here is My Reservation Number"2025.03
Resignation Etiquette in Japan2025.03
How to Write a Thank-You Message in Japanese After a Nomikai2025.03
"I'd like to discuss transportation from the airport to the hotel."2025.03
"Thank you for sharing your valuable insights."2025.03
"I'm applying for an advance payment of travel expenses."2025.03
"I apologize for the sudden contact."2025.03
Essential Items to Keep in Your Office or Bag for Fashion Emergencies2024.08
The Brand Name vs. The Skill Set: The New Rules of Japan's Mid-Career Job Market2024.02
How to Behave in Japanese Business Situations2023.08

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