Tag Archives: Japanese Etiquette

Global Etiquette For Business Travelers – Forbes

…a great tip sheet for professionals who are looking for ways to do business correctly overseas… Continue reading

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What about President Obama Bowing to the Japanese Emperor?

I have heard many pundits talk about the bow that President Obama made when he met Emperor Akihito and that it was too low and not reciprocated by the Emperor.   I have seen the photo of the greeting and it … Continue reading

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Spa Etiquette in Japan

Private, open-air spa at the Hakone Suishoen hotel. (Takehiko Kambayashi) Japan: Cultural shifts in spa etiquette By Takehiko Kambayashi | Christian Science Monitor Correspondent 08.28.09 HAKONE, JAPAN – Dipping in a hot spring is a Japanese obsession. In summer, many … Continue reading

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