![]() When in Japan it will be very easy to find cases designed specifically for the safe and easy storage of your cards. The standard size of a Japanese business card is usually 55mm x 91mm (sizes may change, but this is the most commonly used) – which is different than cards typically found in the West. ![]() It does not look professional, in Japan, to hand someone something you fished from a pocket too close to certain areas of your body. Do not keep your cards in your pants pocket (especially your back pocket). Make sure that the card is both in English and Japanese (using the card’s two faces for this purpose is the most common method) and if possible, have someone with a professional understanding of the language proofread your card before sending to print.Īlways keep your cards in perfectly mint condition without folds, scratches, dog ears and the likes. When you order your cards, don’t assume that all the people you’ll meet can read or speak English fluently. The design, and the information on the card provide the very first look into your attention to detail and care for your business. Even for a 3-day business trip, you will probably want several dozen cards with you – and will likely want several hundred if you will be attending a trade show or other event. ![]() Meishi (or name cards) are widely used in Japan and they are exchanged at every meeting, with many people. Potential Japanese business partners will always take notice of a non-Japanese who has more experience with the country, culture, and mannerism than others.īefore you leave for Japan prepare business cards specifically for your trip. The message essentially is “Not only am I interested in a mutually beneficial deal, but I’m also not assuming that my way is THE way”. While it’s generally understood in Japan that people from other countries might be used to different standards, it always benefits to send a clear message from the get go. The way you present and introduce yourself to Japanese potential business associates plays an immensely important role for the outcome of any future potential relation.
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