Japan
Jacob Babcock
Where in the world is Japan?
Overview
Capital – Tokyo 8 regions 47 Prefectures
Bodies larger than cities, towns, and villages
Currency 1 Dollar = 90.6 Yen 3rd most traded after Euro and Dollar
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History
Attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7th, 1945
Atomic Bomb - Hiroshima August 7th, 1945
Occupied until 1951 under General Macarthur
Peace treaty –45 Nations; 1951 Ally with U.S. today
Distance from Ground Zero Killed Injured Population
0 -1.0 86% 10% 31,200 1.0 - 2.5 27% 37% 144,800 2.5 - 5.0 2% 25% 80,300
Total 27% 30% 256,300 Globaledge.msu.edu
Geography
4 main Islands Over 3,000 smaller ones
Earthquakes – August 6.7
8 main areas 65 % Forests Mountains
▪ Mount Fuji Coastlines
Country Coastline Japan 29751 kmUnited States 19924 km
Natural Resources
Access to ocean Rice Wood Wheat Barley Oats Apples
InfrastructureCountry Railways
(miles) Highways (miles) Airports Japan (14,605) 1,196,999 176
United States (140,810) 6,430,366 1494
7 Ports 128 Major, 951 Local
Japan is known to have some of the most highly developed transportation systems in the world.
People
Country Population Population GR
Japan 127,288,416 -0.139United States 303,824,640 0.883
Country Life expectancy at birth (total)
Life expectancy at birth (male)
Life expectancy at birth (female) Japan 82.07 78.73 85.59
United States 78.14 75.29 81.13
Country Literacy (total)
Literacy (male)
Literacy (female) Japan 99 99 99
United States 99 99 99
Religion2 % Christian
Most consider themselves Buddhist, Shinto, or both.Does not play big role in everyday life.
Education
Elementary – 6 years Junior High – 3 years High school – 3 years College Public school until Middle School
Private very popular Played big part in economic growth
and recovery from WWII
Language
Primarily Japanese Konichiwa! Good day, or Good afternoon
Do people in Japan speak English? It is a problem - Trying to increase
English fluency
Values and Attitudes
Saving Face Harmony – Work together Non verbal Communications Hierarachy
▪ Schools – Address as senior (senpai) or junior (kohai)
Public Behavior
Meeting Etiquette Wait to get introduced, bow head slightly
Gift Giving Very ritualistic
Dining Shoes off, Show on time – Toilet slippers!
Table manners Wait to be seated, Chopsticks
Business Dress
Be conservative! Men – Business Suits Women – No pants, little or no
accessories
Business Practices
Low expectations Impress them!
Appointments Required Listen – eyes closed Non – confrontational
Yes or no answers Business Cards Addresses
Prefecture, Municipal, City District , City Block, House Number
Hofstede’s Dimensions
High Masculinity Low Individualism High Uncertainty Avoidance
Collective culture that avoids risks and have little personal freedom.
Major Industries
Motor Vehicles Toyota, Nissan, Honda
Electronic Equipment Machine tools Ships Textiles Telecommunications Construction
Labor Force
20 % of Japanese 65 +…40 % by 2055 Big concern for future▪ Will reduce number of workersCountry Size of labor for
ce Unemployment Rate
Japan 66,690,000 6.0 % (3.9 in 2008)
United States 153,100,000 9.8 %
Government
Monarchy – Emperor (Akihito)▪ (Power very limited) -Symbol of the state and unity of
the people.▪ Next in line – Prince Naruhito▪ Prime Minister of Japan - Yukio Hatoyama▪ House of Representatives (480 )▪ Prime Minister appointed by Emperor after being
designated by the House.
Economic Indicators
World’s 2nd largest economy & GDP Strive on relationship with U.S. Recession in 2008 – 2 % GDP
United StatesGDP (per capita)
$46,900Inflation Rate
3.8% Ease of Doing Business
3/181 Global Competitiveness
1/134
JapanGDP (per capita)
$34,200Inflation Rate
1.4% Ease of Doing Business
12/181 Global Competitiveness
5/134
Economic Alliances
ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)
WTO (World Trade Organization) APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic
Cooperation) WIPO (World Intellectual Property
Organization
Intellectual property protection
Very strong The Patent Law of Japan Protection of Trade Secrets Unfair Competition Copyrights Utility Model Design
Import Relations
Global Imports by Japan Market Value: 543,884,000
Imports From
Trade Value
Share Growth
(thousands) (%) (% )
China117,193,58
6 21.55 89.68 United States 67,402,460 12.39 14.61 Saudi Arabia 37,181,935 6.84 219.68 United Arab Emirates 31,534,584 5.80 171.97 Australia 27,846,581 5.12 98.65
Export Relations
Exports To Trade Value Share Growth (thousands) (%) (% )
United States 139,491,287 24.58 15.87 China 87,461,039 15.41 119.62 Korea 47,855,107 8.43 67.51 Hong Kong 31,968,848 5.63 25.85 Thailand 22,013,836 3.88 66.98
Global Exports by Japan Market Value: 567,403,000
Reccomendations Risk Rating – A2; Can still improve
Industries with potential growth Robotics▪ Tremendous technology
Hospitals▪ Old age will eventually need more health care
Workforce▪ Immigrants
Coastlines▪ Maximize use
Marketing
Advertising / Marketing QR Recording Advantages – New way of marketing ▪ Will reach a huge market
Disadvantages- Many debates about it http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=OxFR6r-Dqk4
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