Do not write on business cards you receive. Print your business card in your own language and in Japanese with one language on each side of the card. When written in Japanese, the surname comes before the given names. Miss. After you have become friendly with someone, you can add the Japanese suffix san to their last name. It is wise to avoid constantly expressing your own opinion about things.
Japanese society is very group-oriented.
Loyalty to the group and to your superiors takes precedence over personal feelings. Never do anything to embarrass a Japanese. For example, do not critisize someone in front of others. Outward style is very important in Japan. Gifts are carefully wrapped, food is displayed artfully, and so forth.