なぜ日本のビジネスは“形式”に支配されるのか

ビジネス日本語講座 · Apr 12, 2026 · 7m

This episode explores why Japanese business culture places such strong emphasis on formality and ritual. Using examples like business card exchanges, it examines how “form” often outweighs substance in professional settings. The episode introduces three key elements—ritual, compliance-oriented individuals, and manners—and shows how they reinforce each other. Together, they create a system where maintaining stability becomes more important than delivering real value. While this structure reduces friction and ensures predictability, it can also lead to empty performances and a loss of critical…