Hosting Clients at Japanese Clubs and Lounges
An evening at a club or lounge after dinner is a common part of business relationships in Japan. These guides cover what a visiting host needs to decide before the night: the type of venue, the booking, the budget and the etiquette.
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Business Entertainment Etiquette in Japan: Seating, Toasts, Drinks and Receipts
The etiquette that matters when you host or join a business evening at a Japanese club: where to sit, how to toast and pour, and how to get a receipt for expenses.
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Hosting Clients at a Japanese Club or Lounge: A Planning Guide for Visiting Executives
How to plan an evening of business entertainment at a Ginza or Kitashinchi club: choosing the type of venue, booking, budgeting and handling payment discreetly.
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Settai and Nijikai: How a Japanese Business Night Out Works
What settai (client entertainment) and nijikai (the second party) are, what is expected of a foreign guest or host, how to decline politely, and how to return the favour.
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