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Japan

Business & Tech17 min

Nemawashi: The Japanese Art of Deciding by Consensus

Nemawashi (根回し), the Japanese art of building consensus before the meeting even begins. Origins, its link to ringi and the hanko seal, strengths and limits.

July 9, 2026Read

Japan

Philosophy14 min

Kaizen: The Japanese Philosophy of Endless Improvement

Born in postwar Japan at Toyota, the kaizen philosophy transforms daily life through tiny, constant improvements, at work and beyond.

February 26, 2026Read