Making Business connections in Japan is not as easy as you may think

Meeting someone you don't know for the first time can be uncomfortable. But with courage and self-esteem, you can overcome feeling awkward. The first thing to do is smile. This nonverbal communication will let the other person know that you are approachable. When you can mustard up courage, start a conversation by saying hello. " Konnichiwa "which means hello in Japanese.
Surprisingly, she said hello to me in English and asked how I was doing. Wow! a new friend and more conversations.

During our conversation, I learned she was an English teacher, artist, and business owner. All while sitting across from her on a train to Osaka, Japan. This experience was so exciting for me because I was the foreigner in this case. Kuniko wanted to know when I would be returning to Japan. I told her I would return with a friend who had just bought a home in Oda Japan May 16, 2024. Fast forward two months, I was with her and two more of her friends having a wonderful meal. It was as if we had known each other for years enjoy the pictures next week let's see what happens next.

Weather outlook for Monday, Jun 24 - Friday, Jun 28

Monday

Sunny, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees. Sunny in the morning, clear overnight.

High: 78° Low: 56° with a 0% chance of rain.

Tuesday

Heavy rain, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees. Sunny during the morning, patchy rain nearby in the afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, clear overnight.

High: 75° Low: 62° with a 84% chance of rain.

Wednesday

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees. Patchy rain nearby in the morning, sunny in the afternoon, partly cloudy overnight.

High: 80° Low: 59° with a 82% chance of rain.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high of 71 and low of 50 degrees. Sunny during the morning, clear overnight.

High: 71° Low: 50° with a 0% chance of rain.

Friday

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees. Sunny in the morning, partly cloudy in the afternoon and evening, clear overnight.

High: 69° Low: 53° with a 83% chance of rain.

There you have it! For more details, check out our weekly weather forecast.

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