Tell about Business in Japan ?

A lot of purchasing is done with cash in Japan –

anything from clothes to food. It’s a fair guess that a lot of street

vendors and stores will not have ATMs or card readers

Keep a decent amount of cash on you throughout the trip in case.....

you go out for food or anything else. Worst comes to worst you can go back to the bank and get it exchanged.......

Japanese is the national language of Japan and is the language of business.

Students are required to study English for several years before graduating

making most people proficient at reading and writing it. However,

some say that spoken English is a little harder to come by. Hiring an interpreter

is always a good practice when doing business in other countries and the natives will appreciate it.

Offices in Japan are open the standard 9am to 5pm from Monday to Friday

like the US. Some places may be open on weekends depending on the office

and there is currently an initiative by the government for businesses to wrap up at 3pm.

Not everyone does this though so keep that in mind.

Here’s a list of holidays to be aware of when planning a meeting:

Then 81 which is the country code for Japan.

Next, dial the area code – they’re usually one to five digits long.

Finally, dial the phone number – they’re usually four to seven digits

Since we’ve gotten you up to speed on what Japan has to offer, it’s time to talk about getting there. There’s a lot of importance placed on fostering business relationships in Japan, and travelling to the country for a face-to-face meeting is an important part of that.

Thankfully, visas aren’t required for US citizens as

long as they have a valid passport. That being said, this is only for a 90 day stay.

Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months after you’re supposed

arrival date. Some countries require this and it’s just a good habit to get into in general.

If you’re looking to stay longer though, there are a lot of different

visas to choose from. We suggest checking out the