IntroductionWith globalization in full force these days, it is crucial for a businessman working in an international context to understand how business practices vary by country. Showing understanding of other cultures and showing an effort to adapt to their business customs can make or break any negotiation. To ensure success during meetings and presentations, this short guide will outline the main aspects and differences between American and Japanese business practices regarding professional attire, meetings and negotiations, salaries and benefits, and finally popular careers in Japan. .ContextAmerican business culture is based on a direct and informal approach. This means that “rolling up your sleeves” and getting to work is respected and expected when working in the United States. (Executive Planet) On the other hand, Japanese culture is a complex, multi-layered system that has developed over thousands of years. This is very evident when analyzing company culture. The Japanese place great emphasis on a hierarchical, group-oriented society and aim to avoid direct confrontation, maintaining workplace harmony at a high level. (Export.gov) Long-term emphasis on culture and tradition has driven the company's culture is very formal and complex, the complete opposite of American culture. Business Dress In keeping with a very formal approach to doing business, the Japanese are very strict about their dress during business meetings. For men, it is expected to wear a dark suit, navy blue or black, between the months of October and April, and to wear a gray suit between the months of May and September. An important thing to know... middle of paper ...... one is becoming the most popular and sought-after careers in Japan. (Executive Planet) Works Cited “Doing Business in Japan”. VentureJapan.com. Np, and Web. April 28, 2014. “Economy Watch – Japan”. Economic monitoring. Np, and Web. April 28, 2014. “Japan – Cultural Etiquette.” EDiplomat.com. Np, and Web. April 28, 2014. “Average Salaries and Expenses in Japan.” Global salaries. Np, and Web. April 28, 2014. “Japan.” ExecutivePlanet.com. Np, and Web. April 27, 2014. “Japanese Commercial Customs.” Export.gov. Np, and Web. April 28, 2014. “Japanese Business Meeting Etiquette.” » Japanese business resource. Np, and Web. April 28, 2014.Rodgers, Alex. “Doing business in Japan.” Kwinessentiel. Np, and Web. April 28, 2014. Tatum, Ron. “Japan: distribution of jobs”. Csudh.edu. Np, and Web. April 28, 2014. “Useful Japanese Phrases.” Omniglot. Np, and Web. April 28. 2014.