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Japanese Work Culture & Ethics

Japanese Work Culture & Ethics

An introductory course on Japanese work culture and ethics for Indonesians: Hou-Ren-Sou, 5S, Kaizen, business etiquette, and working effectively in mixed Indonesian–Japanese teams.

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Responsible Hinata Yuji
Last Update 10/08/2026
Completion Time 1 hour 22 minutes
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  • Introduction
    • Introduction: Indonesia–Japan Working Relationships
      New
  • Core Work Principles
    • Hou-Ren-Sou (報連相): Report, Inform, Consult
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    • 5S: Organizing the Workplace (整理・整頓・清掃・清潔・躾)
      New
    • Kaizen (改善) and the PDCA Cycle
      New
  • Etiquette and Everyday Work Practices
    • Punctuality, Preparation, and Japanese-Style Meetings
      New
    • Business Etiquette: Greetings, Bowing, and Business Cards (名刺)
      New
    • Basic Keigo and Japanese Business Email
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  • Working in Mixed Teams
    • Working in Mixed Indonesian–Japanese Teams
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    • Final Quiz: Japanese Work Culture & Ethics
      New 10 xp

About this course

Cooperation between Indonesia and Japan requires not only technical skills but also an understanding of ways of thinking and working. This course introduces work principles widely practiced in Japanese workplaces, with examples and tips you can apply right away.

Objectives

  • Understand key values and work principles in Japanese workplaces.
  • Be able to apply Hou-Ren-Sou, 5S, and Kaizen in daily work.
  • Master basic business etiquette: greetings, bowing, business cards, basic keigo, and business email.
  • Work more effectively in mixed Indonesian–Japanese teams.

Who this course is for

  • Prospective workers preparing to work in Japan.
  • Employees of Japanese companies or companies partnering with Japan in Indonesia.
  • Students and young professionals interested in Japanese work culture.

What you will learn

  • An introduction to Indonesia–Japan working relationships.
  • Core work principles: Hou-Ren-Sou (報連相), 5S, Kaizen (改善), and PDCA.
  • Punctuality, preparation, and Japanese-style meetings.
  • Business etiquette and working in mixed teams.

Note: work culture differs between companies and individuals. This material presents common practices, not absolute rules.