Provinces	Total number of asians	Cambodia	China	Indonesia	Korea	Myanmar	Mongolia	Nepal	Philippines	Thailand	Vietnam
Tokyo	495.278	804	218.975	4.884	94.644	10.578	2.814	27.598	33.862	8.382	36.914
Saitama	160.737	353	70.384	2.935	15.960	1.223	1.194	6.282	20.410	3.323	22.912
Chiba	140.294	386	52.492	2.429	15.995	1.161	1.567	6.801	19.263	5.789	18.267
Kanagawa	182.641	2.091	70.506	3.425	28.259	952	975	6.425	22.629	4.557	20.225
Aichi	182.684	908	49.159	6.332	30.010	1.388	646	9.093	37.346	3.260	31.614
Ibaraki	55.279	876	13.024	3.721	4.312	415	290	1.337	10.295	4.760	7.667
Fukuoka	71.413	297	20.580	1.410	15.617	741	241	6.379	5.355	822	14.712
Osaka	223.982	277	63.315	3.164	100.430	797	283	3.053	8.471	2.474	25.641
Hyogo	99.406	246	23.670	1.454	39.432	518	176	1.595	4.847	936	18.314
Hiroshima	46.915	260	14.417	1.751	7.507	298	121	410	7.461	1.108	11.127
	1.658.629	12.174	764.720	56.346	449.634	26.456	10.987	88.951	271.289	52.323	330.835

※ Informations from December, 2018.

http://www.moj.go.jp/housei/toukei/toukei_ichiran_touroku.html

1. Punctuality

Mentioning Japan on time is definitely an indispensable rule in Japanese working style. From the time the train runs, to the time to go to work, to meet customers, it’s not uncommon for Japanese people to arrive on time or 5 minutes earlier to prepare. This is a way to show respect and respect for the other person.

2. Give a business card

Giving business cards is absolutely indispensable in the working style in Japan. When handing out a business card, turn the card toward the opponent to make sure the recipient can read it correctly. Take care of the card with both hands, raising it near the opponent’s chest to show respect.

Receiving a business card also received with two hands and with eyes to show thanks, put the opponent’s business card in the appropriate position, respectfully on the table immediately after sitting down to talk.

3. Appearance

1. The Japanese are very formal. So in the company, pay attention to show your image well through the clothes you wear.

• Clothes: keep clothes clean, tidy, suitable for body size;
• Shoes: shoes are also Japanese attention, so keep your shoes clean, suitable for foot size, with the working environment;
• Hair style: hair style is an important part to impress your face to the other person. Especially in business, pay attention to hair style, hair color, dandruff. So keep your hair healthy and clean before you come to the company;
• Bad breath: after eating foods with a strong smell such as fish, garlic, etc. attention should be paid to make mouth fragrant before meeting customers.

4. Hourensou culture (reporting – informing – consulting)

At work, the Japanese always put high responsibility. So even a slight mistake will evaluate your ability and quality of work. The decision alone not to accept the above opinion is difficult to accept in Japan even if it is the right solution So please ensure the principles of the Japanese company: before making any decision, you need to report it to the person in charge of you first, contact the people involved, and discuss together to find an appropriate plan. This is both to ensure your personal error and to show your collective respect.

5. Reciprocal telephone and e-mail

• Listen to the phone: listen with a friendly attitude, listen after 3 times the bell, say your company name clearly;
• Be polite and correct in the answers;
• Always carry a notebook with you, not wasting time;
• Voice: answer the phone clearly and accurately;
• End the phone: do not hang up but wait for the opponent to hang up first.

6. Say thanks and sorry

Thanks and sorry to hear a lot in Japan even though the speakers were not wrong. That makes the listener feel more comfortable to continue the story. And that is also one of the salient traits of Japanese people: always think of the opponent’s feelings first.

The working culture in Japan has some points that are worth studying, and there are some points that are a bit rigid so study the culture of your country selectively. There are also many other workplace cultures, so please experience and feel the different ways the Japanese company works.

Japan is considered one of the most expensive countries in the world and Tokyo is probably the planet city with the highest prices.

However, if you live on the outskirts of big cities, adapting to the traditional Japanese lifestyle and not overindulging the food or products of your home country, you may be pleasantly surprised at what you can save.

Based on some research, we found that the average cost of living in Japan, may vary between ￥97,000～￥129,000 per month, according to each person’s lifestyle.

If you make some adjustments you can live a comfortable life according to your goals.

• In the Others category is included clothing and personal care, going out and entertainment.
• Values may vary by region.