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Szepko International

Consultant
Works Both Directions
Tokyo, Japan

About

Dual-based in New Jersey and Tokyo. Covers Japan, SE Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Multi-corridor expertise with a practical, business-first approach.

Specializations

Japan Business Culture
SE Asia
Latin America
Executive Coaching

Markets

Japan
SE Asia
Latin America
Europe
USA

Languages

English
Japanese

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Japanese Business Culture: A Working Guide for European Companies
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Japanese Business Culture: A Working Guide for European Companies

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Japanese Work Culture: What European Companies Get Wrong and How to Adapt
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Japanese Work Culture: What European Companies Get Wrong and How to Adapt

How Japanese work culture actually operates, hierarchy, decision-making, communication, and working hours, explained for European companies preparing for Japan engagement.

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Japanese Business Etiquette: The Working Protocols European Companies Need to Know
Cross-Cultural Training

Japanese Business Etiquette: The Working Protocols European Companies Need to Know

Japanese business etiquette, meishi exchange, seating hierarchy, dining protocol, gift-giving, and written correspondence, explained as operational signals, not tourist trivia.

Apr 28, 2026
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