English translation of the essays written by a retired Japanese businessman. After working for high-tech companies in the Silicon Valley during the first half of his career, he became an executive search consultant back in Japan. As he lived in the United States for many years, this essay refers to the various uniqueness of the customs and behaviors of Japanese people in comparison to those of Americans. Some of the contents will be useful for those doing business in Japan as well as for those considering to travel to Japan.