In the Know in Japan: The Indispensable Guide to Working and Living in Japan [With 60 Minute]

by Jennifer Phillips

Be IN THE KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Doing business across borders is very different from doing business across townsubtle and not-so-subtle differences in attitudes and etiquette play a big role. Did you... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0609611143
• ISBN13: 9780609611142
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Living Language
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Indispensible,yes, and an enjoyable work to read.

Reading this book will help prepare expatriates know about the culture and subcultures of the Japanese. The text comes with a 60-minute CD that can be read along with to practice some common and practical Japanese words/phrases. This book does not prepare readers for writing or understanding kanji characters, but it can let you know how to say things like: Where are the restrooms? : Toire wa doko desu ka?, as well as times, calendar terms, business jargon and a bit more. I think the value of this book lies in the fact that it is comprehensive. It begins with a nice little history lesson about the eastern archipelago. It progresses into conversational but well-written explanations of transportation, lodging, etiquette, politics and the psychological aspects of entering (and eventually leaving) such a different culture. It also has a nice little black-and-white map printed on the inside front cover. This book is ideal for students, travellers, TEFL teachers and people who just want to learn about a very interesting society. I enjoyed reading it and I think it's worth its price.