Many years ago, after I was posted to Japan with IBM, I wrote a 55,000 word book to help others avoid the mistakes that I-and many expats-made. Although some of the practical aspects of the books, such as changes in visas etc , are now out of date, most of the cultural norms remain the same and here is an excerpt I was recently asked to share with readers of online site Traveloscopy. https://traveloscopy.com/travel-news/2026/03/living-and-working-in-japan-some-tips/
Japan: An A-Z guide
helping others help themselves