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Do's & Don'ts

Adapting your professional etiquette to the Japanese business environment may seem like a daunting task! We have therefore provided you with this handy list of "Do's and Dont's" which you can easily memorise for your business dealings with or in Japan.

Check also our e-learning presentation: Do’s and Don’ts in the Japanese Business Environment

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