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Business Matters: Behind Japan’s Corporate ‘Culture of Concealment’

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01/12/2017 GMT

BBC World Service - Business Matters, Behind Japan’s Corporate ‘Culture of Concealment’

Why Japan’s once sterling corporate reputation has taken such a hit in recent years.

A look into why Japan’s once sterling corporate reputation has taken such a hit amid a number of high-profile scandals in recent years. Also in the programme, a deep dive into why the nation's efforts to make it easier for women to return to work after having children may be destined to fail. And, as Tokyo celebrates its own AIDS Week – a conversation with Japan’s most prominent and respected LGBT figure, Pink Bear, about how traditional values in the country make it difficult for gay people to be open about themselves. 

Akiko Nagi, founder of networking site Wantedly, and Tomohiro Taniguchi, a journalist and government adviser, weigh in throughout the programme.  

(Photo: Japan scenery – photo credit: BBC)

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