Yoko Keränen
Kainuu Grey yarn goes to Japan
Have you heard of Kainuu Grey? It’s a Finnish sheep and an extremely rare race, as there were only 1148 purebred lambs in 2020.
How to do business with Japan? Answers from A.Y. Mirai blog
Yoko Keränen
- Jul 22
- 1 min
Are tattoos a taboo in Japan?
Yes, tattoos are still a tabu and have a negative impression in Japan. Although most people are not “tattoo = belong to antisocial...
Yoko Keränen
- Jun 17
- 1 min
How A.Y.Mirai works for you
We can introduce your innovative technologies and services to global partners by opening up the world. 1. TELL US HOW YOUR BUSINESS...
Yoko Keränen
- May 27
- 1 min
Do I really need a suit for a meeting?
What do you wear for your meetings? Most Finnish people prefer comfortable t-shirts, pullovers, and jeans. It may give a wrong impression...
Yoko Keränen
- Apr 22
- 1 min
Don’t let them lose their faces by speaking English
Using English, especially speaking English is extremely stressful for many Japanese. In business scenes, the situation is even worse...
Yoko Keränen
- Mar 24
- 1 min
You don’t understand what Japanese are saying in English?
Have you found difficulties with communication in English when you have a meeting with Japanese clients? English is still a big barrier...