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ビジネス日本語講座体育会系ホワイトカラーはなぜ資本主義に弱いのかIn this episode, Shigeki examines why “athletic-minded” white-collar workers often struggle in capitalism. While they excel in labor markets through discipline, endurance, and obedience, these strengths do not translate into success in capital markets. Capitalism rewards systems, scalability, and income generated without direct time input. In contrast, the athletic mindset equates effort with hours worked and values personal sacrifice. This creates a dependence on selling time and labor. By contrasting human-dependent models with system-driven value creation, this episode highlights a critical shift: moving from endurance-based work toward building assets, automation, and reproducible structures that generate value beyond individual effort.
2026-02-2007 minビジネス日本語講座なぜ日本企業は「社会主義的身体観」を残しているのかIn this episode, Shigeki explores why many Japanese companies still retain what he calls a “socialist view of the body.” While Japan is often seen as politically conservative, its corporate culture treats the employee’s body not as personal capital, but as part of the organization’s productive machinery. The common phrase “your body is your capital” sounds empowering, yet structurally it reinforces lifelong dependence on wage labor. By examining postwar national design, the high-growth employment model, and corporate incentives, this episode questions whether protecting your health is enough—or whether true freedom requires building assets beyond your body and labor....
2026-02-1909 minビジネス日本語講座日系企業では、軽薄さが最適解になるIn this episode, Shigeki analyzes why “lightness” becomes the optimal survival strategy inside Japanese corporations. This is not a personal attack or a moral critique, but a structural explanation. In organizations where decisions change frequently, responsibility is blurred, and evaluation criteria are unclear, taking everything seriously can lead to exhaustion. Those who survive tend to detach emotions from words, tolerate contradictions, and switch positions quickly. What appears as superficiality is actually a functional adaptation. This episode explains why sincere, logically consistent people often burn out—and why incompatibility with such systems is not a personal failure, but a mismatch of env...
2025-12-2908 minビジネス日本語講座信用は文化を生まない ── 信頼貯金がすべてをダメにする理由In this episode, Shigeki explores the hidden dangers of overvaluing “trust” and “credibility” in business and society. While trust is often praised as the foundation of success, he argues that it does not create culture, discovery, or innovation. Trust functions mainly as a system that prevents mistakes and discourages deviation from the norm. Through historical examples such as Christopher Columbus, the episode shows that breakthroughs come first—and trust is assigned afterward. When societies prioritize safety, past performance, and risk avoidance, creativity fades. This talk challenges the belief that accumulating trust leads to progress, and asks what is lost when we pl...
2025-12-2608 minビジネス日本語講座サラリーマンは能力で出世しない——“権力の匂い”を嗅ぎ分ける野生の本能This episode explores the real engine behind corporate promotion in Japan: not skill, not logic, but a primal instinct to sense power. Shigeki argues that those who “smell” hierarchy—who instantly detect who must be pleased, avoided, or feared—advance faster than the educated or rational. In contrast, highly literate people lose because they rely on correctness rather than instinct. Through dark humor and social critique, the episode examines why power-sensing cannot be learned in adulthood and why Japan’s corporate world rewards wild intuition over competence. A sharp look into the inverted logic shaping Japan’s salaryman society....
2025-11-1510 minビジネス日本語講座芸能知性の時代――思考なき言葉が社会を支配する｜The Age of Celebrity Intelligence — How Thoughtless Words Rule SocietyThis episode explores the rise of “celebrity intelligence” in Japan—an age where entertainers speak as if they were thinkers, and fast, pleasant words replace real thought. Shigeki examines how media blurred the line between entertainment and philosophy, turning instant reactions into a substitute for genuine intellect. As silence disappears and speed becomes the new standard of “smart,” society trades depth for comfort. People no longer think; they consume the feeling of understanding. This episode asks: What happens to a culture when performance overtakes thought? And how can we reclaim the space to think slowly, responsibly, and deeply once more?
2025-11-1408 minビジネス日本語講座本物のニートと、演じるニート——リアルの嘘をめぐって｜The Real NEET and the Performed NEET: On the Lies of Modern “Reality”In today’s internet culture, “real” NEETs rarely appear on screen. Instead, we see performers—people acting broken, exhausted, or unhinged for clicks. This episode explores the gap between genuine isolation and the staged versions consumed as entertainment. Shigeki argues that modern audiences don’t want truth; they want believable lies—safe, sanitized realism. In a world where everyone is half actor and half critic, even despair becomes a performance. What does “authentic” mean when every gesture is recorded, edited, and judged? And how can we live honestly when reality itself has become an audition?------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------●ビジ...
2025-11-1309 minビジネス日本語講座陽キャ適応型日本人論 ― 世代を超える日本的軽さ｜The Brightly Adapted: How Generational Japan Learned to Smile and SurviveIn Japan, being cheerful is not just a personality—it’s a survival skill.This episode explores the “brightly adapted” Japanese: those who thrive by smiling, reading the room, and avoiding depth. Shigeki argues that such lightness, celebrated as social virtue, hides a quiet exhaustion beneath. In a society where air must not be disturbed, conformity becomes the path to success. Yet, he asks: what happens to the thinkers who cannot laugh along? True dignity, he concludes, lies in silence—in the courage to pause, reflect, and reclaim one’s own words in a country that fears seriousness...
2025-11-1210 minビジネス日本語講座発酵する思考──沈黙が知を育てる時間｜Fermenting Thought: The Quiet Time Between Input and OutputIn an age that worships speed and instant response, we risk losing the art of slow thinking. This episode explores the silent space between input and output—the time when ideas ferment, deepen, and quietly mature into true understanding. Shigeki argues that wisdom is not born in reaction but in reflection, in the courage to wait and say nothing. Thought, like fermentation, needs darkness, stillness, and time to gain its fragrance. As social media rewards immediacy, we must reclaim the dignity of slowness. Only through silence can our words regain weight, and our minds rediscover depth.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
2025-11-1107 minビジネス日本語講座努力を可視化する病——SNS時代の「無為のすすめ」In today’s hyper-visible world, even our efforts must be displayed. This episode explores the modern obsession with showing “proof” of hard work—posting study sessions, seminars, or self-improvement updates—and questions what we lose in the process. Shigeki argues that true growth doesn’t need witnesses; quiet, unseen effort can be more meaningful. Embracing “idleness” is not laziness but a subtle form of resistance against productivity worship. Through reflective commentary, this talk invites listeners to rediscover the dignity of doing nothing and the beauty of living without the need for validation in an always-performing society.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
2025-11-1007 minビジネス日本語講座インタビュー「AIが変える働き方のリアル in タイ」ゲスト：タイ現採リーマンさんIn this episode, Shigeki talks with a recruiting professional based in Bangkok about how generative AI is transforming the world of work. From writing job postings to screening candidates, AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot are now part of daily operations. They discuss rising salaries for AI specialists, shifting skill values between white- and blue-collar jobs, and what it means for the future of human work. The conversation also touches on Thai workplace culture, lifestyle changes, and even Bangkok’s growing matcha boom. A candid, ground-level look at AI’s impact on modern careers.https...
2025-10-3149 minビジネス日本語講座キャラ文化に巻き込まれない生き方In this episode, Shigeki explores the idea of “character culture” and how society often demands that people fit into simple labels such as the “serious type” or the “funny one.” Drawing from both Japanese workplaces and experiences in Vietnam, he highlights how these roles can provide a sense of belonging but also limit individuality. He reflects on his own struggle to resist performing a fixed character and emphasizes the complexity of human nature beyond labels. Ultimately, Shigeki encourages listeners to avoid being trapped by character culture and to choose freedom in how they live.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------●ビ...
2025-09-0409 min
Notes on Japanese Corporate CultureIs Taking It Easy at Work Really So Bad?Think working yourself to the bone means you’re a great employee? Think again. In this episode, Shigeki dives into the old-school mindset of grinding non-stop and argues why working smarter—not harder—is the real flex. From Japanese salarymen to tropical office life in Thailand, it’s time to ditch the hustle-for-hustle’s-sake mentality and reclaim your time. Work efficient, rest proud.
2025-06-1603 minNotes on Japanese Corporate CultureWhat Companies Really Mean: Reading Between the BuzzwordsEver read a job listing that says “We value passion” or “We’re like a family”? Sounds nice—until you realize what it really means. In this episode, Shigeki unpacks the hidden messages behind common corporate buzzwords in Japan. Perfect for job seekers, career changers, or anyone curious about Japanese work culture. Listen in and learn how to read between the lines—and protect yourself.
2025-06-1203 minビジネス日本語講座書くこと、描くこと、そして“通じる”という事In this episode, I talk about a recent shift in my creative expression—from speaking to creating short-form visual content on YouTube. As someone who has long shared ideas through podcasting, I’ve come to realize the limitations of spoken words alone in conveying something as subtle as sensitivity or emotional tone.That’s why I’ve started uploading short videos, where I express myself through calligraphy, abstract drawings, and the Japanese language itself—not just as information, but as art.Logic and reason are important, of course, but they’re no...
2025-05-3108 minビジネス日本語講座マニュアル的な接客用語はお客さんの心に響かない Talking to customers according to manual will not impress them.Studying Japanese with a goal of using correct Japanese, including Keigo, is a wonderful thing. However, in the business world, simply being able to use Kegel correctly will not be enough to impress customers.
2024-09-2811 minビジネス日本語講座転職後は自分の仕事観や労働観を周囲の人に表明してはいけない after changing jobs, do not express your views on work and labor to those around you.People have different values. We all have different views of work. After changing jobs, it is best not to reveal your views on work to those around you easily. This is because differences in values may lead to pointless conflicts.
2024-09-2711 minビジネス日本語講座日系企業では仕事が好きだと公言しない方がいい You shouldn't profess to love your job at the Japanese company.Many Japanese people separate their true intentions from their tatemae statements. （本音と建前）if you work for Japanese company, no matter how much you like your job, it is safe not to tell the Japanese employees around you about it.
2024-09-2610 minビジネス日本語講座会社に洗脳されたフリをせよ Pretend you have been brainwashed by the company.Some Japanese companies have terrible corporate cultures. There are companies in Japan where employees are so closely and thoroughly managed that they cannot work independently. In such companies, the president abuses his absolute power and his ideals are imposed on the employees. You may want to change jobs immediately. However, you may be faced with the drama of having to make a living and not being able to change jobs. At such times, a usual approach is to pretend that you have been brainwashed by the company.
2024-09-2514 minビジネス日本語講座総務に向いている人の特徴 Characteristics of a suitable person for general affairsAt first glance, the work of the general affairs department appears to be easy. This is because, unlike sales people, the employees at general affairs department do not have to be nagged by the bosses about sales quotas. However, the job of general affairs can be a tough one, and some people have the right personality for it.
2024-09-2409 minビジネス日本語講座エリートばかりの会社に入ってコンプレックスを感じるより、自分の実力以下の会社に入社して優越感に浸った方がいいIt is better to join a company that is below your level and have a sense of superiority than to work for a company full of elites and feel an inferiority complex. In the company, employees are evacuated based on relative evaluation. If the employees around you are not good enough, you will be highly valued by your boss, even if your own abilities are not that great. Conversely, if the employees around you are better than you, it is difficult to be highly valued within that organization.
2024-09-2309 minビジネス日本語講座会社の飲み会は30分で飽きてしまう I get bored after 30 minutes of company drinking.Company drinking parties are fun for the first 30 minutes after they start. This is because I can eat some unusual food, drink a little alcohol, and enjoy the extraordinary experience. But if I stay at the drinking party for longer than that, I will get bored. This is because I have nothing in common with anyone else.
2024-09-2210 minビジネス日本語講座学生時代のアルバイトの経験をもとに、将来の職業選択をしない方が良い You should not base your future career choice on your part time work experience such a student.Having a part-time job while you are a student will help you when you work in a company. Part-time work experience is also important to deepen your thinking about work. However, it is best to separate the part time work experience from the work you will do after you enter the workforce.
2024-09-2110 minビジネス日本語講座資格マニアになってはいけない Do not be a credential enthusiast.When changing jobs, work experience is more important than qualifications. Studying for certification exam is great in itself, but that certification is not a good way to appeal to a company.
2024-09-2010 minビジネス日本語講座日本人サラリーマンに蔓延る悪しき経験主義について On the Bad Empiricism Prevalent among Japanese SalarymenJapanese salarymen Prefer experience to three meals a day. Empiricism is considered more important than anything else in the company, and things like serious study of something tend to be disregarded. I will talk about the harm that empiricism creates.
2024-09-1910 minビジネス日本語講座湯西川温泉のホテルでリゾートバイトをした時の話 Memories of live-in part-time resort work in yunishikawa onsenI have had an experience of live in part time resort work in yunishikawa onsen. It was harder work than I expected.
2024-09-1818 minビジネス日本語講座マネージャーになるには現場を知らなければならないのか Do you have to know the field to be a manager?Many Japanese businessmen and managers like the field. This is because if you do not know the field, you will not be able to persuade your subordinates when you become their boss. If you want to become a manager in a Japanese company in the future you should understand this concept.
2024-09-1707 minビジネス日本語講座引越しのアルバイトの思い出 Memories of part-time moving jobsI have worked part time as a mover. It was a very physically demanding job. Physical labor has its good sides, such as the sense of accomplishment and exhilaration after the job is done. I recommend part-time physical labor as a place to think about the meaning of work.
2024-09-1612 minビジネス日本語講座職人になればコミュニケーションの努力をせずに済むか Should craftsmen not have to work on improving their communication skills?Affection has nothing to do with the outcome of the work itself. Therefore, some people who are good at their jobs can be very arrogant and pompous. On the other hand, in today’s Japanese society, people are expected by society to have high communication skills. It has become such an excessive demand that it is detrimental to human diversity. I believe that people who can do their jobs and are not unfriendly can be the ones who preserve diversity.
2024-09-1511 minビジネス日本語講座社長には人間的な魅力が必要である The president needs to have human charm.Employees are more motivated to work under an attractive president. Human attractiveness is hard to explain in words, but employees sense the present humanity. Employees who work for an attractive president tend to feel happier and are more willing to take an Active role in their work.
2024-09-1413 minビジネス日本語講座理想的な上司とは What is an ideal boss?The definition of an idea boss with vary from person to person. I’ll believe that trust in people is important. If you don’t trust people, you can’t manage others and they can’t trust you.
2024-09-1314 minビジネス日本語講座日系企業の工場での働き方 How to work in a Japanese factoryWhen working in the Japanese factory, you need to consider the characteristics of the working environment and behave appropriately for the place.
2024-09-1213 minビジネス日本語講座某ファーストフードチェーン店で深夜清掃のアルバイトをした時の話A long time ago, I had a part-time job at a late night cleaner at a certain first food chain. That part-time job did not require me to communicate with others, so it was an easy job for me. All I had to do was just clean the restaurant.
2024-09-1111 minビジネス日本語講座工場で制服を着なければならない理由 Why you have to wear a uniform in a factoryHave you ever wondered about wearing the uniforms provided by Factory? I felt uncomfortable every time I wore the uniform. I felt as if I had become a uniform person when I wore the uniform.
2024-09-1011 minビジネス日本語講座日系企業におけるメールのマナー Business etiquette for email in Japanese companiesJapanese companies have Business etiquette for email. If you learn this business etiquette, you will be highly evaluated by Japanese businessmen.
2024-09-0911 minビジネス日本語講座なぜ、処世術を学ばなければならないのか Why you should learn how to get along with people in the company?Skills alone are not enough to survive in a company. Because there is no perfectly equal and fair personnel evaluation system in the world. You need to learn how to get along with others besides your skills.
2024-09-0810 minビジネス日本語講座日本人サラリーマンとの雑談にはパチンコの話題が無難である The topic of pachinko is a safe one for chatting with Japanese Salarymen.Regarding chatting with Japanese salarymen at work, some may not know what to talk about with them. In such a case, it would be safest to talk about pachinko.
2024-09-0705 minビジネス日本語講座ストレスは塩の役割を果たすのか Does stress play the role of salt?One of the inevitable aspects of working in a company is the stress of human relationships. If you view stress as salt in cooking, it may ease your stress a little.
2024-09-0609 minビジネス日本語講座組織は上司の味方をする The organization takes the side of the boss.In the company, supervisors have more power than subordinates. No matter how badly Subordinate is Treated by his or her boss, and even if the subordinate complains directly to the company about it, the boss is usually not justly judged by the company. This may seem obvious, but one must be careful because hierarchical relationships are especially strict in Japanese companies.
2024-09-0510 minビジネス日本語講座餅製造工場でのアルバイトの思い出 Memories of working part time at a rice cake factoryWhen I was a student, I had a part-time job at the rice cake manufacturing factory. It was rather hard and boring work, but Japanese businessman like to talk about their hard ships, so I think you should try various part-time jobs if you have a chance.
2024-09-0414 minビジネス日本語講座日系企業に向く人と向かない人の違いについて Differences between people who are suited for Japanese companies and people who are not.Japanese companies often want to manage and monitor their employees. If you want to work freely, a Japanese company may not be the right choice for you.
2024-09-0311 minビジネス日本語講座職場おいて日本人は他人のサボりに厳しい In the workplace, Japanese are strict about others slacking off.If you don’t work, you don’t eat. This phrase applies well to the Japanese workplace. The Japanese are very hard on people who are lazy. I thought about this while comparing it with the Thai workplace as well.
2024-09-0211 minビジネス日本語講座日系企業で働くなら常に最適解を求めよ If you work at a Japanese company, always seek the optimal solution.Optimal solution is the preferred term of many Japanese businessmen. Personally, I dislike this term, but it seems to be essential for analyzing Japanese companies and Japanese society.
2024-09-0109 minビジネス日本語講座日系企業でのキャリアの積み方 How to build your career in a Japanese companySeniority is one of the hallmarks of employment practices in Japanese companies. If you move from job to job, you will be regarded as a person without guts in Japanese society. When considering a career, it is better to consider the characteristics of Japanese companies as well.
2024-08-3110 minビジネス日本語講座日系企業におけるキレイな退職の仕方 How to leave a Japanese company in a decent manner. Leaving a company is an important event for a businessman. There is an old saying that ‘‘it’s an ill bird that fouls its own nest’’. In this episode I discuss an amicable resignation in a Japanese company.
2024-08-3013 minビジネス日本語講座新人に宴会芸を強制するような会社は避けた方がいい You should avoid companies that force newcomers to perform Banquet entertainment.Unfortunately there are companies in Japan that do not respect the human rights and dignity of their employees. Some companies require new employees to perform tricks in front of other employees at banquets. Please be careful when looking for a job in Japan.
2024-08-2910 minビジネス日本語講座Is it an universal phenomenon that old farts tend to parade their knowledge?The typical Japanese middle-aged salaryman is often eager to show off his knowledge on the job. Is this phenomenon seen anywhere in the world?
2024-08-2810 minビジネス日本語講座日系企業では職場は人間修行の場であると考えられている Workplace is considered for mental training in Japanese companies.When you join a Japanese company, you may be asked to clean the office during working hours. Cleaning office is not your job, so you may be confused when you receive such an order. In this episode, I explain why Japanese managers are so eager to give unreasonable work orders to their employees.
2024-08-2714 minビジネス日本語講座日系企業におけるビジネスマナーは職場によって異なる Business etiquette in Japanese companies varies from company to company.Standard business etiquette exists in Japanese cooperate society. However, this is only a standard, and in reality, each company has its own unique business etiquette. When you change jobs, you need to learn the business etiquette of a new company.
2024-08-2609 minビジネス日本語講座日系企業では忙しいフリをしなさい Pretend to be busy in a Japanese company.Who do you think is more capable, busy people or people with free time? In this episode, I discuss the benefits of pretending to be busy.
2024-08-2509 minビジネス日本語講座忖度する To consider someone’s feelings or wishesThe Japanese language has a word for 忖度する(to consider someone’s feelings or wishes). If you master the word ‘忖度する’, it will be useful when you work for a Japanese company.
2024-08-2408 minビジネス日本語講座試験管にシールを貼る仕事で何を学んだか What have I learned through my work putting seals on test tubes?When choosing a job, you should probably consider what you want to do and your career plan. If you choose a job without thinking about it, you are wasting your life time.
2024-08-2312 minビジネス日本語講座そちらからお配りしなさい Hand them out from there.I once worked part-time as a waiter in a coffee shop when I was a student. That was a great Place to learn honorifics.
2024-08-2206 minビジネス日本語講座日系企業に総合職で雇用される利点Japanese companies have positions called regular positions (総合職). They have hired most new graduates for regular positions. In this episode, I will talk about the benefits of developing a career as regular positions.
2024-08-2112 minビジネス日本語講座仕事は目で盗め Practice makes perfect.Japanese companies often provide extensive training, but basically, supervisors rarely teach their subordinates how to do their jobs in hands-on, detailed manner. Verbal communication seems to be neglected. I would like to talk about how to survive in such Japanese companies.
2024-08-2009 minビジネス日本語講座日本の企業社会に蔓延る体育会系の問題について The problem of people with athletic backgrounds rampant in Japanese companiesStudents-athletes are welcomed by big corporations in Japan because of their characteristics. But there are several problems.
2024-08-1913 minビジネス日本語講座日系企業で出世するために必要なジジ殺しのスキルについてAn expert killer at middle-aged men is called “ジジ殺し” in Japanese. Jijigoroshi is good at being liked by middle-aged men at Japanese companies.
2024-08-1807 minビジネス日本語講座会社は学校とは違うのか Is a company different from a school?Some Japanese businessmen preach to their subordinates that the company is not like a school. In this episode, I examine the veracity of this phrase. For me, the company is a school itself.
2024-08-1709 minビジネス日本語講座会社に過度に適応すると仮面が剥がれなくなる Over-adaptation to the company makes it difficult to remove the mask.If you continue to play the role of the person the company wants you to be, you may not be able to remove the mask before long. In this episode I talk about the problems that arise from that.
2024-08-1609 minビジネス日本語講座日本社会のタテマエをゲームのルールだと考えよ Think of the tatemae of Japanese society as the rules of the game.Some of you may feel that Japanese business etiquette is trivial. To get ahead In Japanese corporate society, It is helpful to have this etiquette.
2024-08-1513 minビジネス日本語講座現状維持の何が悪いのか What’s wrong with the status quo?Many Japanese salarymen dislike the term status quo. In some industries, the status quo may be correct. Knowing these ideas is important to avoid exhaustion from working in a Japanese company.
2024-08-1410 minビジネス日本語講座アットホームな会社は要注意 A company where you can behave in a relaxed way, as if it was your own home.This topic is for those who can find job information in Japanese. If the summary section of the job posting states that アットホームな会社です, you should be careful. I will explain the reasons for this.
2024-08-1309 minビジネス日本語講座日系企業でよく見られる座席配置 Typical office layout in a Japanese companyOffice layout has to do with the ease of work for employees. It is impossible to work creatively If you are being watched 24/7 by your boss.
2024-08-1209 minビジネス日本語講座日系企業ではオフィス内の掃除をさせられることがある Japanese companies may have you clean up in the offices.For Japanese Salaryman, cleaning the company may not be a very special thing. Japanese managers often believe that cleaning of the company is a way of fostering the spirit of their employees.
2024-08-1109 minビジネス日本語講座日系企業では仕事に対してやる気を見せることが大切です It is important to show motivation to work in a Japanese company.In Japanese companies,the scope of an individual’s duties is not clear, and work evaluation criteria are often vague. Supervisors do not properly evaluate their subordinates. Therefore, subordinates must show motivation and appeal to others that they are competent.
2024-08-1013 minビジネス日本語講座日系企業で働く外国人社員は黒船になりうるか Can foreign employees working for Japanese companies be black ships?I am broadcasting this podcast in the hope that foreign employees working in Japan can be a positive agents of change in Japan’s corporate community. (Black ships mean a western ship coming to Japan at the end of the Edo period)
2024-08-0913 minビジネス日本語講座新卒向け 営業職をどう前向きに捉えるかThe world often perceives the sales profession in a negative light. Sales people deal directly with customers rejections and complaints. As a result, sales people are considered to be susceptible to psychological damage. However, there are many positive aspects of the sales profession. In this episode, I will share with you some of the less publicized benefits of working in sales.
2024-08-0813 minビジネス日本語講座社員に社訓を絶叫させる会社 A company that makes its employees shout out the company mottoWhen joining a Japanese sales company, employees are sometimes made to exclaim the company motto during morning meetings. Through rituals, managers may have a desire to turn employees into honest employees who will listen to them without doubt.
2024-08-0710 minビジネス日本語講座なぜ日系企業を目指すのか Why do you want to work for a Japanese company?In this episode, I discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working for a Japanese company.
2024-08-0612 minビジネス日本語講座なぜ、日本人は他人のサボりに厳しいのか Why are Japanese people so strict about other people skipping work?In the Japanese workplace, employees monitor each other, and even if an employee wants to skip work, he was she cannot easily do so. I will analyze the real cause of this problem from several angles.
2024-08-0510 minビジネス日本語講座雑談のテクニック Small talk techniques in a Japanese companyWhen chatting with a Japanese businessman, are you unsure of what to say. I will share my basic approach to small talk and specific techniques with you here.
2024-08-0414 minビジネス日本語講座会社でお菓子を配る時のルール Rules for handing out candy at workMany people will bring snacks to the office when they join and when they leave. This episode explains how to distribute candy to company members at the time.
2024-08-0307 minビジネス日本語講座手土産のマナー What kind of gift are you going to bring when you visit your customers？In Japanese society, gifts are one of the the lubricants that improve human relations. What kind of gift is appropriate?
2024-08-0205 minビジネス日本語講座ホウレンソウは野菜のことを指すのではありません Hourensou is not a spinach.Hourensou means report, contact, and consultation. Japanese salarymen are forced to learn this Hourensou concept thoroughly after joining a company. It is helpful for you to understand this when working with the Japanese.
2024-08-0109 minビジネス日本語講座日系企業での処世術 How to get ahead in a Japanese companyDo you want to move up in a Japanese company? In this episode, I teach you the thinking required to get ahead in a Japanese company, taking into account the unique characteristics of the Japanese people and Japanese society.
2024-07-3111 minビジネス日本語講座日系企業におけるランチの早食いの問題について Many Japanese Salarymen eat lunch too quickly.If you go to lunch with a Japanese boss or colleague, you are not allowed to eat slowly. This is because eating quickly is one of the virtues of Japanese salarymen.
2024-07-3008 minビジネス日本語講座会社の行事に参加したくない人のために For someone who does not want to participate in events of companyVarious events are held in Japanese companies. These events include athletic meets, field trips, company trips, year end parties, New Year’s parties, and golf. Some people may not want to participate in these events. Here I will consider why Japanese people prefer company events and teach you how to turn down company events.
2024-07-2912 minビジネス日本語講座日系企業で働くなら言い訳をしない方が良い If you work for a Japanese company, you better not make excuses.In Japanese society, excuses are frowned upon. It is easier to live with an apology than with an excuse.
2024-07-2807 minビジネス日本語講座他社訪問のルール Visiting a customerThere are a number of rules to follow when visiting clients. Many Japanese people are pretty picky about business etiquette. If you don’t know the detailed unspoken rules, You can be embarrassed.
2024-07-2710 minビジネス日本語講座アルバイトで自分を鍛えようとする発想は普遍的なものかIn Japan, many people try to develop their personalities through part time jobs. Does part-time work experience make you the right person? 
2024-07-2612 minビジネス日本語講座根回し、寝技、腹芸、これらの言葉の意味について考えるIn a Japanese corporate world, business people converse with each other using difficult jargon. The words presented in this episode are groundwork, pinning techniques, and belly trick.
2024-07-2505 minビジネス日本語講座日本の中小企業に入らない方が良い理由 Why you should not join a small Japanese companyIn Japan, if you can join either a large or small company, you should not hesitate to join a large company. In small and medium-sized companies, the presidents tend to pursue their own personal interests. Employees end up being exploited by the company.
2024-07-2409 minビジネス日本語講座お茶のいただき方 How to enjoy teaIf you work for a Japanese company, you must be careful how you drink tea. This way of drinking tea is an etiquette that no one will teach you, and once you master it, you will be recognized as one of the decent Japanese salarymen.
2024-07-2305 minビジネス日本語講座遅刻・欠勤の連絡のポイント Things to keep in mind when contacting your supervisor about tardiness or absenteeismIf you are late or absent from work, you must notify your supervisor. Here are some points to keep in mind when doing so in Japan.
2024-07-2209 minビジネス日本語講座議事録作成のすすめ Recommendations for writing minutesWriting minutes is recommended to prevent dozing off at the meetings in Japanese companies. By writing the minutes, you can give the impression to others that you are actively participating in the meeting.
2024-07-2106 minビジネス日本語講座日系企業における会議への参加方法 How to participate in meetings at Japanese companiesIn Japanese companies, there are many unproductive meetings that are not worth attending. Boring meetings can cause intense drowsiness. Yet, as a salaried employee, you still have to attend meetings.
2024-07-2009 minビジネス日本語講座日系企業では出世への野心を見せた方が良いのか Is it better to show ambition to get ahead in a Japanese company?In Japanese society, it is important to strike the right balance between modesty and assertiveness. People who are overly ambitious are disliked by those around them. On the other hand, a person with no ambition at all may be seen as unmotivated.
2024-07-1907 minビジネス日本語講座上司運の良い、悪い Whether or not you can work for a good boss depends on luck.Your success as a business person will be determined by the kind of people you meet. In this episode I talk about the luck of meeting people.
2024-07-1808 minビジネス日本語講座名刺交換のマナー Business Card etiquetteIn Japanese corporate society, there is a detailed etiquette for exchanging business cards. Here we will look at some of the key points.
2024-07-1710 minビジネス日本語講座日本人は褒めるのが下手。Why don’t Japanese bosses praise their subordinates?Japanese people do not often praise others. It is the same at home, at school, and at work. This lecture will help you understand this general Japanese trait and how to get along well with Japanese people in Japanese companies.
2024-07-1611 minビジネス日本語講座暇そうですねという言葉Let’s consider the phrase “you seem to be bored”. Many Japanese people are offended by this phrase. This is because many Japanese being busy is good and being idle is bad.
2024-07-1605 minビジネス日本語講座御社と貴社の使い分け、おを付ける言葉、会社名の後にさんを付ける習慣についてビジネスで使われる色々な敬語を考察します。敬語の中には聞いていて違和感を感じるものもありますが、実際のビジネスでは当たり前のように使われているものもあります。I will examine various honorifics used in business. Some are used as a matter of course in actual business.
2024-07-1507 minビジネス日本語講座会社の飲み会への参加の仕方 How to participate in company drinking partiesOnce you join a Japanese company, you will be probably invited to company drinking parties. There are a few points to keep in mind at drinking parties.
2024-07-1414 minビジネス日本語講座滅私奉公 Self-sacrifice in the service of othersEven today there are many Japanese companies that forced their employees to be selfless. It is very important to understand the concept of selfless devotion when working for a Japanese company.
2024-07-1309 minビジネス日本語講座席次 Seating orderSeating order refers to the order of seating, i.e., who sits in which seat. Japanese people are very strict about hierarchical relationships in an organization, and if you ignore them, you will be considered a nuisance who disrupts the order of the organization.
2024-07-1211 minビジネス日本語講座日報の書き方 How to write a daily reportFor unmotivated or interested employees, writing daily reports can be a painful task. For managers the daily report is a useful tool. Employees who are not doing their jobs properly may not know what to write in the dairy report. In this episode I will explain what to write in the a daily report taking the employee side.
2024-07-1106 minビジネス日本語講座ゆるふわ企業に入って楽したい方へMost people would like to work for a company that offers a lot of pay with little overtime and responsibilities if they don’t have a job they particular want to do. There are some Japanese companies that make it easy for us to work and get paid a lot. Such companies are called loose-fitting companies “ゆるふわ企業”.
2024-07-1009 minビジネス日本語講座A typical day at work in Japanese companyWhen you start working for a Japanese company, you need to master how to behave from the time you arrive at work in the morning until you leave in the evening. If you pretend to be a serious hard worker, there’s no problem. here is an explanation of how to pray the role of such a worker.
2024-07-0913 minビジネス日本語講座As long as you greet people, you can survive in Japanese corporate society.Greetings “あいさつ” are very important in Japanese companies. Today, let’s study together the basic types of greetings and their meanings.
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