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Free Participation
Japan is known as a society where people have strong personal ties and networks.
These interpersonal ties can be traced back to the fact that people were traditionally
involved in collaborative work such as rice farming, and that Japan has always been
able to develop by using its own resources, since it has never been invaded by other
countries. When Japan entered the age of industrialization after the Meiji period,
collaborative work at companies cultivated these ties. However, in recent times,
there has been much talk going around about whether such ties are getting weaker.
Fig. 23 Komatsu Ltd. transferred education department from Tokyo head office to Komatsu City,
Ishikawa Prefecture. (Courtesy: Komatsu Ltd.)
Fig. 24 Once you step inside the office, you will find a business environment that is no different
from that in Tokyo. Once you step out, you will find the blessed living environment in Miyazaki.
(Courtesy: Aratana)
Preface: From “Vision 2050” to “New Vision 2050”
Free Participation
Japan is known as a society where people have strong personal ties and networks.
These interpersonal ties can be traced back to the fact that people were traditionally
involved in collaborative work such as rice farming, and that Japan has always been
able to develop by using its own resources, since it has never been invaded by other
countries. When Japan entered the age of industrialization after the Meiji period,
collaborative work at companies cultivated these ties. However, in recent times,
there has been much talk going around about whether such ties are getting weaker.
Fig. 23 Komatsu Ltd. transferred education department from Tokyo head office to Komatsu City,
Ishikawa Prefecture. (Courtesy: Komatsu Ltd.)
Fig. 24 Once you step inside the office, you will find a business environment that is no different
from that in Tokyo. Once you step out, you will find the blessed living environment in Miyazaki.
(Courtesy: Aratana)
Preface: From “Vision 2050” to “New Vision 2050”