Cross-Cultural Communication

Okay, I totally get where you're coming with this question. When I first came to Japan, I scratched my head over this for ages too. Don't worry, there are ways, but it does require a bit of patience a...

Hey there! Planning to buy a home in Japan? Congratulations! This is definitely a big deal. Don't worry about the language barrier—everyone feels completely lost at first.

Hey there! You've hit the nail on the head with this question – it's something almost everyone considering Japan wrestles with internally. Honestly, there's no simple "yes" or "no" answer because it's...

Hey, that's a great question and something I often ponder while traveling. Honestly, in my view, travel can be both deep cross-cultural exchange and superficial sightseeing as a form of 'symbolic cons...

Hello! That's an excellent question, hitting the nail right on the head. Translation isn't simply swapping words one by one using a dictionary.

Hey mate, you've hit the nail on the head. Having spent quite a few years in New Zealand, I have so many feels about this topic. The biggest culture shocks aren't really the superficial stuff like lan...

Okay, no problem. Regarding Japanese workplace culture, let me break it down for you, especially for friends who have just arrived in Japan or are preparing to go.

Okay, no problem. Let's talk about those "unspoken" details in international business negotiations that can make or break a deal. Think about it: doing business, especially abroad, is a bit like makin...

Hey, that's a really great and timely question. We often see heated debates about this online, but many people don't actually understand what the core of the argument is.

Okay, this is a really interesting question. It actually reveals a very smart "communication" strategy by Disney. Think of it like visiting a friend's house: you bring a gift they like, not just somet...

Okay, this is a really interesting and practical question. Let's talk about it in plain language. Why Might a Friendly Gesture "Backfire" Abroad? Hey friend! You've hit the nail on the head.