Last Updated: 17 Mar 2022 After five in Japan… happy hour or the crux of the matter? The art of nomunication Articles, Working with Japanese, Japanese business keywords by Rochelle Kopp Share After-hours drinking provides an important outlet when Japanese businessmen allow themselves to speak their minds... Read More
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Last Updated: 30 Jun 2025 Saving face: a little discretion can go a long way in Japan Articles by Rochelle Kopp Share Saving face has deep roots in Japanese culture and means more than just avoiding embarassment... Read More
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