You need to get along with the people around you in a Japanese company. This is because if you are not well liked, you will not be able to rise in a company. It is not enough if you work diligently and sincerely without asserting yourself to avoid being disliked by others. It is a very difficult technique to master, you will be able to further refine your ability to get along in a Japanese company.

It is not so difficult to work with Japanese who have experience studying or working abroad. These Japanese know through experience that there are differences in culture and values between Japan and other countries. There are some Japanese who have no interest in foreign countries at all. The theme of this episode is about how such Japanese and foreigners should work together.

In many Japanese companies, detailed work related manuals exist. This may reflect the Japanese love of imitation. For truly autonomous and motivated employees, manuals does nothing but harm.

City life can’t be fun, but it can also be stressful. Some people are tired of city life and dream of living in a country side. In this episode, I tell you the ideals and beauties of country life.

In the past, Japan had many salarymen who were called “corporate warriors” or “economic animals”. They are willing to work long hours and sacrifice their lives. As a result of the various problems caused by long working hours, there has been a movement to correct this way of working in Japanese society as a whole. Nevertheless, they are still companies in Japan where long working hours and unpaid overtime are still the norm. In this episode, I consider the causes of this problem.

The first company you join will have a great impact on your values and way of thinking. Because you will be working for a company about which you know nothing, the common practices of that company will become your own norm. That is why you must choose your company carefully .

There’s a stereotype of selling sales person in the world. There are qualities such as cheerful personality, diplomacy, and glibness. However, each person has a unique personality and it is natural that everyone is different. Therefore, company presidents should respect the unique personalities of their sales people.

Studying Japanese with a goal of using correct Japanese, including Keigo, is a wonderful thing. However, in the business world, simply being able to use Kegel correctly will not be enough to impress customers.

People have different values. We all have different views of work. After changing jobs, it is best not to reveal your views on work to those around you easily. This is because differences in values may lead to pointless conflicts.

Many Japanese people separate their true intentions from their tatemae statements. （本音と建前）if you work for Japanese company, no matter how much you like your job, it is safe not to tell the Japanese employees around you about it.