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Japanese business culture

  • Japan Market Entry Consulting: Navigating Your Path to Success

    Japan Market Entry Consulting: Navigating Your Path to Success

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    Challenges for Foreign Companies Entering Japan Japan offers immense business potential, but entering the market requires more than ambition. Many global companies have discovered that strategies successful elsewhere often need significant adjustment to work in Japan. Key challenges include: Cultural & Language BarriersJapanese business culture emphasizes politeness, harmony, and long-term trust. Decision-making is consensus-driven, and…

  • [Complete Guide] Acquiring Japanese SMEs: A Strategic M&A Playbook for Successful Deal Execution by Foreign Buyers

    [Complete Guide] Acquiring Japanese SMEs: A Strategic M&A Playbook for Successful Deal Execution by Foreign Buyers

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    Introduction: Why Acquiring a Japanese SME Makes Strategic Sense Acquiring a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) in Japan offers foreign companies a fast-track entry into one of the world’s most sophisticated markets. With SMEs accounting for approximately 99% of all Japanese companies, many possess advanced technologies, high-quality products and services, and loyal customer bases. However,…