Grandchildren of the Samurai

The optimistic person sees the glass as half full, the pessimist sees it as half empty, and the Japanese sees it as an excess glass! For more than two centuries, Japan lived in almost complete voluntary isolation from the outside world, and this isolation was increased by its geographical remoteness; being an island cut off by seas on all sides. This comprehensive isolation, on an island suffering from a scarcity of natural resources and constantly exposed to hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods, created an unprecedented exceptional environment that contributed to shaping a unique Japanese personality and gradually turned it into a secret-numbered bag that is difficult to open and know its contents. This book will serve as the secret number to open that bag and explore the treasures of that mysterious personality that buried itself deep in an isolated island, to bloom in the darkest circumstances and create a civilization that proudly sits on the thrones of creativity, development, and leadership. This book is your personal guide and comprehensive knowledge reference for everything you need to understand the Japanese personality in the world of business. Through true stories and real situations shaped by the experiences and expertise of years, you will learn about the cultural roots that shape the behaviors of the Japanese today, and you will explore the secrets of negotiation, closing deals, and building sustainable relationships with them, in a clear and smooth manner that allows you to employ these