Wakaru: A Foreigner's Guide to Navigating Japanese Workplace and Corporate Culture

Wakaru is an insightful, witty exploration of Japanese workplace dynamics and how foreigners can gracefully navigate the complexities of corporate Japan. Blending historical context, cultural anecdotes, and practical advice, this book delves into Japan's deep-rooted hierarchical systems, the understated yet intense social codes, and the way these affect everything from office greetings to business deals. By tracing modern Japanese cultural practices from the Meiji Restoration to post-WWII t...