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JAPAN


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LOCATION OF JAPAN


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Land of Rising Sun

Located in The Pacific Ocean

Archipelago of 6852 islands

10th largest population

Capital city Tokyo


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HAVOCS & DESTRUCTIONS

108 active volcanoes

Destructive earthquakes resulting in tsunami


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ECONOMY

Third largest national economy in the world

Japan's exports amounted to US $4,210 percapita in 2005

China -18.88 %USA - 16.42 %

S. Korea - 8.13 %

Taiwan - 6.27 %Hong Kong - 5.49 %


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SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

7,00,000 researchers US $130 billionresearch and development budget


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JAPAN & THE JAPANESE

8496% follow Buddhisim

99% speak Japanese

Main cuisine composed of staple food

Dishes made from fish & vegetable

Sumo Wrestling is considered Japan's national sport

Martial arts like Judo Karate is very popular in Japan


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CURRENCY

YEN national currency of Japan

Third most traded currency in the foreignexchange market


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POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT

Framework of a parliamentary representativedemocratic Monarchy

Prime Minister of Japan is the head ofgovernment and the head of the Cabinet

Emperor is the Symbol of the State -performs only ceremonial duties and holdsno real power


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THE DIET

In 1890 the Imperial Diet was established,

making Japan the first country in Asia to introduce parliamentary politics

Upper HouseHouse of Councillors orSangi-in (242seats - members elected for fixed six-year

terms; half re-elected every three years; 146members in multi-seat constituencies and 96by proportional representation)

Lower HouseHouse of Representatives orShugi-in (480seats - members elected for maximum four-

year terms; 300 in single-seatconstituencies; 180 members by proportionalrepresentation in 11 regional blocs)


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GENERAL FACTS

EmperorAkihito (Since 1989)

Prime Minister- Yoshihiko Noda

There are 2 major Political parties in Japan

Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ)

Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)

Current Constitution was enacted on 3rd May 1947

National Foundation Day- 11th February


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SOCIAL STRATIFICATION UNDER THE FEUDAL SYSTEM

12TH TO 19TH CENTURY


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CURRENT CONSTITUTIONAL SETUP


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TRADE RELATIONS: INDO - JAPAN


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MAJOR EXPORTS FROM JAPAN TO INDIA

Growth of 32 %

Major exports: Automobiles & spare parts,Machineries, Heavy duty industrial items andparts.

Investments started from postindependence

Investments mainly in Automobile sector &Electronics sector.


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MAJOR IMPORTS FROM INDIA TO JAPAN

Major imports: Minerals (Iron ores), Diamonds

(almost half), Coffee, Tea, Cashew nuts (above

80%), Cotton yarn, spices etc.

Growth of 22%.

Indias Trade deficit with Japan is around Rs

180000 Cr.


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AGREEMENT HIGHLIGHTS: INDO-JAPAN WITH

WTO

No ban of items without prior notification tothe other party

Liberalise and facilitate trade in goods and

services between the Parties; Increase investment opportunities and

strengthen protection for investments and

investment activities in the Parties; Ensure protection of intellectual property and

promote cooperation in the field thereof;


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FUTURE: INDO-JAPAN TRADE

Free Trade

Trade will increase

Co-operation in IT, infrastructure & R&D The barriers will cease to exist.

More avenues will be opened to the business

men.


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HOFSTEDE DIMENSION

POWER DISTANCE Japan 54

India 77

Mildly hierarchical society

The decisions must be confirmed by eachhierarchical layer

Everybody is born equal and anyone can getahead

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Japan India


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HOFSTEDE DIMENSION

INDIVIDUALISM/COLLECTIVISM

Japan 46India 48

Many of the characteristics of acollectivistic society

However, Japanese society does not have extended

family system

Japanese people are more private and reserved thanmost other Asians

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Japan India


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HOFSTEDE DIMENSION

MASCULINITY/FEMININITY

Japan 95India 56

Japan is one of the mostmasculine societies in the world

Drive for excellence and perfection

It is still hard for women to climb up the corporateladders

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Japan India


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HOFSTEDE DIMENSION

UNCERTAINTY AVOIDANCE

Japan 92India 40

Natural Disaster-Earthquakes-Tsunamis-Typhoons to Volcano Eruptions

Risk in business is very law

For Rituals they have etiquette books

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Japan India


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HOFSTEDE DIMENSION

LONG TERM ORIENTATION

Japan 80

India 61

High rate of investment in R&D

Priority to steady growth of market sharerather than to a quarterly profit

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Japan India


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DOS AND DONTS IN JAPAN


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TABLE MANNERS

DON'T take food from the serving plate with the ends of your chopsticksthat you've eaten from. Instead, turn your chopsticks upside down and thenpick the food up.

DON'T start drinking until everyone at the table is served and the glassesare raised to toast. The Japanese drinking salute is usually "Kampai!

DO drink alcohol if you can. It is socially important in Japanese culture andyou will probably be pressured to participate. If you cannot partake, be readywith an excuse and an explanation.

DO eat "family style." Many times at people's homes and at certainrestaurants, you will share several dishes at the table instead of having yourown individual dish.

While at a restaurant you dont have to tip the waiter.


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GIFT GIVING AND ACCEPTING GIFTS

DO give and receive gifts with both hands.

Gifts should be returned with a thank you gift.

Do not give gifts in sets of four or six as it is considered unlucky.

Never give items that symbolize severing such as knives, scissors etc.


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GREETINGS

DO bow when greeting someone. A bow can range from a small nod to aninety degree full-body bow.

Remember to prefix the name of the person with San, which is the

Japanese version for Mr. or Ms.

Never say "I hope to see you again" when parting.


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SOCIAL ETIQUETTES

You may have to sit on the floor if a traditional Japanese

family invites you to dinner.

Remove your footwear before entering a house; especially ifit is a tatami (straw matted) house, you will be given glassslippers to wear.

Bring a gift. It's rude to go to a Japanese person's homewithout one.

Dont begin to eat before the host says Dozo or Please.Before you start eating say "Itadakimasu" and end with"Gochiso sama deshita" (meaning).

DON'T use your chopsticks to point to something.


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TABOOS IN JAPAN

Not sleeping with your body pointed north

Passing food or something else directly fromchopsticks to chopsticks

Whistling at night

Sticking chopsticks into rice during meal Talking about WWII or the Sudo-Japanese

war

Bowing with a hat on


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COMMON TABOOS IN INDIA & JAPAN

Nevertrim nails afterdark is one I've heard.

DONT play with food


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BUSINESSETIQUETTES


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ETIQUETTE IN

INDIA


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APPEARANCE

Formal Business

Men suit and tie (jacket can be removed in thesummer)

Women conservative dresses or pantsuits

Casual Business

Men short-sleeved shirts and long pants (shorts onlywhen exercising)

Women must keep upper arms, chest, back, and legscovered at all times

Use of leather products may be offensive


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BEHAVIOR

Never touch someone elses head. The head is

considered the seat of the soul. Be careful with your feet. Feet are considered

unclean. Never point your feet at a person. Ifyour shoes or feet touch another person,

apologize. If you receive a wrapped gift, set it aside until the

giver leaves. Gifts are not opened in thepresence of the giver.

Business lunches are more popular thandinners. Keep in mind, Hindus do not eat beefand Muslims do not eat pork.


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COMMUNICATIONS

The official languages are English and Hindi.English is widely used in business, politics andeducation.

Do not thank your hosts at the end of a meal.

"Thank you" is considered a form of payment andinsults your hosts. The word "no" is considered particulary harsh in

India. Refusing a request in a more evasive manneris both common and polite. Never directly refuse aninvitation. Instead, use non-verbal cues and indirectcommunication to voice your disagreement.


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INDIAN WORKING PRACTICES

Indians appreciate punctuality but may notreciprocate it. Try to be flexible.

Make business appointments in the late morning or

early afternoon, ideally between the hours of 11amand 4pm.

Deadlines should not be rushed! Making decisionsis often a slow and thoughtful process in Indian

culture. Showing impatience is seen as rude anddisrespectful.


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DOS AND DONTS

Do wait for a female business colleague to initiatethe greeting. Indian men do not generally shakehands with women out of respect.

Do use titles whenever possible, such asProfessor or Doctor. If the person doesnt have

an official title, use Mr., Mrs., or Miss and their

last name.

Dont refuse any food or drink offered to you duringbusiness meetings.


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BUSINESS CARD ETIQUETTES

From the standard format, Indian businesspeople expectthat the cards they are passed highlight the educationalbackground of the employee. In addition to the normalinformation, degree information from college experienceand vocational training should be listed on your business

card.

It is also inappropriate in India to pass a card with the lefthand. The left hand is considered the toilet hand and so,unclean. Unlike China or Japan though, most Hindi-

speaking people are formally educated in the Englishlanguage, so a double-sided translation is not asimportant.


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ETIQUETTE INJAPAN


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APPEARANCE

It is important to Dress to Impress

Men should wear dark conservativeattire/business suits

Women should dress conservatively, minimalaccessories and low heels

No pants, Japanese men find it offensive


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BEHAVIOR DOS AND DONTS

Keep your hands out of your pockets while speaking to someone.

Being invited to someone's home is a great honour. If one of your hosts extends an invitation, acceptwholeheartedly.

Unlike in China where people openly clear their noses onto the street, blowing your nose in public isgenerally frowned upon in Japanese etiquette. Excuse yourself to the toilet or go outside to clear your nose.Sniffling to avoid blowing the nose actually is acceptable

Avoid pointing at people with a finger to make a point. Pointing, whether with fingers or chopsticks, isconsidered especially rude in Japan

The numbers "4" and "9" are considered unlucky in Japanese culture. The word for four (shi ) is the same asthe word for death, while the word for nine ( ku ) can mean suffering. Avoid giving gifts or anything else insets of four or nine

Many rules of Japanese business etiquette follow the rules of saving face. Avoid causing someone to "loseface" by pointing out their mistakes or shortcomings in front of others

Hierarchy is followed while entering or leaving a meeting room

DON'T stand once the meeting is finished until the person with the highest professional status stands

Tipping is not customary in Japan, and is sometimes considered rude.


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COMMUNICATION

Customary meeting is a bowMay receive handshake

Must complete meishiexchange process

before business meeting can start Smiles can express either joy or pleasure, be

careful!

Allow host to sit in silence if need be The Japanese prefer not to use the word no


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BUSINESS CARD ETIQUETTES

Japan places an almost ceremonious level of prestige on thepassage of business cards. Foreigners conducting business inthe country must invest in the highest quality card stock. Aprominent title is also an important aspect of Japanese cultureand should be displayed distinctly on the card.

Passing cards in Japan is acceptable with either hand, but theymust always be received with both hands. Most commonly,Japanese businesspeople exchange cards at the beginning of ameeting. The card should never be filed away in the presence ofthe giver but instead placed at the desk in front of the recipientduring business meetings.

By following these general rules, people from countries with lessformal processes will succeed in foreign environments. You canmake a positive, lasting impression and ensure lasting companyrelations. Missing a cue, on the other hand, might result in theloss of a potential client.


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