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    Ryusei Furukawa

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    Introduction Ryusei Furukawa was a notable Japanese painter born on June 10, 1893, in the small village of Ōaza Hakawa, located in the Shimotsuga District of Tochigi Prefecture. His artistic journey took him from local roots to international recognition, culminating in participation in prestigious art competitions, including those at the Olympics. With a career that…

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    Shukko

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    Shukko Understanding Shukko in Japanese Business Culture Shukko (出向) is a unique aspect of the employment practices prevalent in Japanese companies. The term is derived from the Japanese characters 出 (deru), meaning “to leave,” and 向う (mukau), meaning “to go towards.” Essentially, shukko refers to the transfer of an employee from a main branch of…