I'm an entrepreneur working in Japan. The office culture has reshaped how I think about dressing for work.

Fernando Lira Provided by Fernando Lira Fernando Lira is a 35-year-old Dutch entrepreneur who originally moved to Fukuoka to learn Japanese. Working inside Japanese offices reshaped how he understands professional dress, hierarchy, and credibility. He says Japan is incredible once you learn to coexist. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Fernando Lira, 35, CEO of JML Group in Japan. His words have been edited for length and clarity. I didn't move to Japan thinking about fa...