Are Business Meetings Smooth Without Japanese?

High-end hotels provide translation and meeting support; many executives speak English. Courtesy matters.

Arrange bilingual assistants for negotiations; they handle nuance. Exchange business cards with both hands and a short bow. Choose quiet lounges or private rooms for privacy; your hotel can pre-book.

Punctuality is expected; arrive five minutes early.

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