Feb 06 2020 43 mins 1
This episode I sit down with Michael Howard to discuss his new book "The Salaryman". A humorous, manga-illustrated memoir from an American who tried and failed (?) to fit into Japanese office culture for almost a decade. We discuss some of the back stories from his book and analyze the reasons Japanese salaryman culture is the way it is. He is a great writer and a good story-teller as well. Together we fall into the U.S.-Japan business culture gap over beers (and margaritas) at Hacienda in Daikanyama. Some other highlights from our conversation: How he became such a talented and entertaining writer Why he kept a secret blog before writing "The Salaryman" Learning that one of his bosses was . . . "Connected" The positives of working at Japanese companies What happens when I accidentally spill a beer on his book Explains the ease & profitability of KDP self publishing Teases a potential second book and it's scandalous main story (11:00 ) The torture of Japanese "meeting" culture What is "Manner Mode" The Onsen and the Hospital stories Would he ever work for a Japanese company again? gugu Sleep Company https://gugu.jp The Salaryman https://www.amazon.co.jp/Salaryman Also available Direct: http://www.thesalarymanbook.com Contact Michael: [email protected]
