Publisher's Synopsis
Japan is one of the three pillars of international trade along with the US and the European Community. This book is a guide for managers to the ever-growing business opportunities in Japan. It contains background information on history, geography and politics; an explanation of how Japanese industry works - the employment system, business etiquette, decision-making, negotiation; the "ringi" system; financial markets, joint ventures, exports and future business opportunities. It also contains an appendix of useful addresses, maps and phrases.
