international mobility – jAPAN (1 DAY)
Getting used to the country
1. Understanding Japan
• Paradoxes and challenges of the 3rd largest global power: economy, society, politics
• A unique history: from its foundation to the present day: Edo period, Second World War, etc.
• “The imperial institution”
• The social and economic impact of the triple disaster of 11 March
2. Japanese values and behaviours
• The three bases of Japanese culture: insularity, typhoons and rice
• Nationalism, patriotism
• Shintoism, Buddhism, Confucianism and work ethic.
• A mono-ethnic country
• Very structural writing: self-control and meticulousness
Getting used to socialisation patterns
3. Japanese communication styles
• Courtesy and the implied: decoding what is said and what isn’t
• What makes the Japanese feel uncomfortable
• Gestures and
dress code
4. Living and socialising with the Japanese
• Family, the little emperor
• Seniority, hierarchy and the role of women
• Codes and good manners
• Socialising: getting to know people, getting acquainted, taboos and sensitive subjects
ADAPTING TO EVERYDAY LIFE
5. Expatriate life in Japan
• Moving and everyday life: procedures, accommodation, health, etc
• Leisure, expat communities
• Schools, extracurricular activities, sports.
6. Focus on your expatriation city
• Getting your bearings, moving around the city
• Unmissable things to see and do
7. Making your expatriation a success
• Preparing for adaptation phases
• Practical advice, questions-answers
• Action plan: plan and objectives for the expatriate and their family.