Useful city information for Osaka:
| Country | Japan |  |
| Capital City | Tokyo | |
| Voltage/Frequency | 100V/110V, 50/60Hz (depends on prefecture) | |
| Currency | Japanese Yen (JPY) | |
| Country Population | 127,579,145 | |
| GDP per Capita | $36,100 | |
| British Embassy/Consulate | +81661205600 | |
| American Embassy/Consulate | +81663155900 | |
| Electrical connections |    |
Osaka Airport travel information:
| City Airport(s) | (Osaka) Kansai International Airport (KIX) | |
| Distance from Airport to city | 50km (31mls) | |
| Approx time/cost by Bus | 45mins / JPY 400 | |
| Approx time/cost by Taxi | 30mins / JPY 15,000 | |
| Approx time/cost by Train | 30mins / JPY 1,400 | |
| Approx time/cost by Underground-Metro | Not available |
Business Etiquette Guidance and Tips
- Punctuality is important. Arrive on time for meetings and expect your Japanese colleagues will do the same.
- Always give a small gift, as a token of your esteem, and present it to the most senior person at the end of the meeting.
- They have a difficult time saying ‘no’, so you must be vigilant at observing their non-verbal communication.
- Business cards are exchanged constantly and with great ceremony.
- Invest in quality cards and keep them in pristine condition.
- It is wise to have one side of your business card translated into Japanese and present the card with the Japanese side facing the recipient.
- Business cards are given and received with two hands and a slight bow.
- During a meeting, place the business cards on the table in front of you in the order people are seated.
6 Day Weather Forecast For Osaka
Public Holidays 2015:
| Total | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| (15) | 1,12 | 11 | 21 | 29 | 3,4, 5 | - | 20 | - | 21,22 | 12 | 3,23 | 23 |
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