Three Points to Work Well With Muslims!! Worship, Ramadan, and Halal

2019.09.07 Global First

I worked for a Japanese company in Indonesia for 3 years. Mainly assisting expatriates and acting as an intermediary between expatriates and local employees. In Indonesia, about 90% of the people are said to be Muslims. In Japan, it is taboo to bring religion and personal beliefs to work, but the daily life of Muslims…

Why There Are Tons of Wars in the Middle East!? History, Religions, Ethnicity is Different!!

2019.08.20 Global First

The Middle East is considered to be a dangerous area in Japan with many conflicts. However, there are various histories and religions. This time, I would like to introduce the Middle East history and religion from my point of view. What is the Middle East The Middle East is far from Japan and takes nearly…

How to Deal With Muslims from Middle East and How to Do “Omotenashi” for Them

2019.08.16 Global First

I have been working to introduce Japanese culture to foreign tourists who came to Japan. Most foreigners who come to Japan for sightseeing have various interests in Japan. Here I would like to talk about my experience with foreign tourists and religion. Foreigners who value religion 　Religion is a familiar life Many Japanese people don’t…

Founding a Company in Middle East is Difficult!! Culture is just so Different!!

2019.08.14 Global First

I am currently stationed in the Middle East. I would like to introduce the situation of the company establishment in the Middle East through that experience. Business base in the Middle East A number of Japanese companies in the Middle East have entered Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). More than 300 companies have…

Sleepless City, Dubai and Desert Oasis, Abu Dhabi

2019.08.02 Global First

I used to visit various countries as an international flight attendant, but I would recommend Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates for being able to enjoy celebrity feeling among them. Recently, it has been said that many Japanese also travel, but Dubai and Abu Dhabi were really nice places. This time, I…