Unpacking Japan | Chamber of Commerce West Japan director explains the biggest challenges for westerners in Japan @unpackingjapan | Uploaded September 2024 | Updated October 2024, 3 hours ago.
Today we're joined by Jean-François, who talks to us about what it's like working for the French Chamber of Commerce, and how his journey in Japan has taught him valuable insights on surviving Japanese business culture.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:32 Meet Jean-François
1:15 Starting Journey in Japan
3:20 Exploring Japanese culture through Kendo
7:45 Deciding to Stay in Japan
9:11 Being a member of Society in Japan
15:14 Life after graduating in Japan
17:34 Entering the Japanese business world
19:25 Small Japanese company culture
22:23 Difference between Japanese & French company hierarchy
26:42 Moving to bigger companies in Japan
28:01 Managerial Experience in Japan
30:32 Importance of Japanese language in the working world
35:29 Growing problems in a big Japanese Company
40:46 Getting started at the Chamber of Commerce
42:37 Purpose of the Chamber of Commerce
48:00 Daily operations of Chamber of Commerce
55:18 Building business relationships in Japan
1:05:07 Mistakes to avoid and how to achieve success
1:09:42 What makes Kansai an interesting region for business
1:16:06 Benefits of doing business in regions other than Tokyo
1:18:53 Booming business opportunities in Japan's regions
1:19:51 Importance of building community for business in Japan
Liked this episode? Check out our interview with entrepreneur Zaya who brings Mongolian culture to Japan! youtube.com/watch?v=XuccmfVsiKQ
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Today we're joined by Jean-François, who talks to us about what it's like working for the French Chamber of Commerce, and how his journey in Japan has taught him valuable insights on surviving Japanese business culture.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:32 Meet Jean-François
1:15 Starting Journey in Japan
3:20 Exploring Japanese culture through Kendo
7:45 Deciding to Stay in Japan
9:11 Being a member of Society in Japan
15:14 Life after graduating in Japan
17:34 Entering the Japanese business world
19:25 Small Japanese company culture
22:23 Difference between Japanese & French company hierarchy
26:42 Moving to bigger companies in Japan
28:01 Managerial Experience in Japan
30:32 Importance of Japanese language in the working world
35:29 Growing problems in a big Japanese Company
40:46 Getting started at the Chamber of Commerce
42:37 Purpose of the Chamber of Commerce
48:00 Daily operations of Chamber of Commerce
55:18 Building business relationships in Japan
1:05:07 Mistakes to avoid and how to achieve success
1:09:42 What makes Kansai an interesting region for business
1:16:06 Benefits of doing business in regions other than Tokyo
1:18:53 Booming business opportunities in Japan's regions
1:19:51 Importance of building community for business in Japan
Liked this episode? Check out our interview with entrepreneur Zaya who brings Mongolian culture to Japan! youtube.com/watch?v=XuccmfVsiKQ
--
Follow Jean Francois:
ccifj.or.jp
instagram.com/jeanfrancoisrauch
instagram.com/cci_france_japon
https://x.com/cci_francejapon
Follow us on our social media:
@unpackingjapanshorts
buzzsprout.com/2158416
/ unpacking_japa@ucx3xoy5gyypvce4fdwdfjqa
/ unpackingjapan
x.com/unpacking_japan
/ unpackingjapan
Subscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan!
Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/
