Why Japanese companies do so many different things

Re:Why Japanese companies do so many different things by CarlitosHighway on Saturday May 23, 2026 @02:53AM (#48245358)

Thank you for your posts, which 100% match my experiences with Japan and Westerners not being able to see through the "Tatemae".

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Re:Why Japanese companies do so many different things by jdw64 on Saturday May 23, 2026 @06:17AM (#48246440)

If you are from the West, navigating East Asian culture can be exceptionally grueling. At a fundamental level, our societies tend to be inherently exclusive toward different races.

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Re:Why Japanese companies do so many different things by senko on Saturday May 23, 2026 @10:49AM (#48248197)

Do you have a good book, article(s) or podcast to recommend on this topic (business culture in East Asia, or a specific country), in English & approachable by Westerners, while not giving just a cartoon overview of the issues?

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Re:Why Japanese companies do so many different things by jdw64 on Saturday May 23, 2026 @11:07AM (#48248339)

https://japan-dev.com/blog/black-companies-in-japan

Dogs and Demons: Tales from the Dark Side of Japan

japanese Business Culture and Practices: A Guide to Twenty-First Century Japanese Business Protocols

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