CULTURE AND BUSINESS OF JAPAN

Culture and Business Practices of Japan

Abstract

In this study we try to explore different aspects related to “the culture and business practices of Japan” in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on “culture of Japan” and its relation with “business practices in the country”. The research also analyzes many aspects that significantly affect “the culture of Japan” and tries to gauge its effect on “the business practice regulated in the country”. Finally the research will compare and contrast the business environment and practices in Japan and United States in order to measure overall competitiveness of the country.

Table of Contents

Introduction5

Discussion and Analysis6

Japanese Culture6

Japanese Attire6

Language7

Religion8

Political Analysis of Japan9

Geographic Analysis of Japan10

Business Practices in Japan11

Economic Stability11

Barriers of Entry and Exit12

Government Regulations13

Tax Structure14

Workforce Analysis15

Consumer Demographic Analysis16

Business Practices in United States17

Economic Stability Analysis17

Barriers of Entry and Exit18

Government Regulations19

Tax Structure19

Workforce Analysis19

Consumer Demographic Analysis20

Conclusion21

References22

Appendix24

Culture and Business Practices in Japan

Introduction

Currently, no one denies that Japan is now a highly developed economy. However, despite the level of economic development Japan has achieved over the last four decades, the Japanese government does not look much like that of other industrialized, democratic nations. Internally, Japanese politics, and policymaking do not seem fully respond to developments in the economy, and society. Internationally, the government has taken few Spontaneous actions in becoming more like a normal power, i.e., a state that hears large responsibility in relation to the global community. Instead, Japanese policymaking, foreign policymaking in particular, has been trapped in a cycle of 'reaction' to foreign pressure.

The purpose of this paper is to enlighten, and explore the culture of Japan. In addition, the study also focuses on the business environment of Japan, and the corporate practices in the country. Nevertheless, the paper compares the business environment of Japan and United States in order to evaluate the corporate and economic practice of both countries. Japan is one of the successful countries of the world. The business practices in Japan represent one of the most effective corporate practices of the world. The business culture of Japan can be easily distinguished from corporate cultures of other countries; because, the culture of Japan differs from the culture of other countries. The prime focus of this paper is on the culture, political stability, and the business practices regulated in Japan; in addition, the study strives to compare the diversification in business approach of Japan and United States.

Discussion and Analysis

Japanese Culture

Japan's culture is the result of a historical process that began with the waves of immigration originating from the continent of Asia and the islands of the Pacific Ocean. The events of migration were followed by a strong cultural influence from China, and a long period of isolation from by the “Tokugawa Shogunate”. The era of Meiji started in the late nineteenth century which was accompanied by an immense foreign influence after the end of World War II. Due to this era the Japanese culture was diversified from the culture of other countries in Asia (Nishiyama, ...