One of the biggest challenges of being the CEO of a company with the headquarters outside of Japan is dealing with the HQ. People are always coming in looking to 'advise' and contribute their thoughts on what needs to be done as Japan can't be all that different from other markets. Some with good intention and […]
Japan has what it takes to be an economic superpower. As new global realities and national rivalries force unprecedented challenges and uncertainty for global leaders, Japan’s social resilience, political stability, corporate competitiveness, technocratic pragmatism, and private-sector innovation potential are poised to deliver positive upside surprises and real opportunities. No one doubts the potential; but can […]
If you’ve been to a retail shop in Tokyo, Osaka, or maybe one of the many malls around Japan you may not realize the work that it takes to open. Hundreds of brands come to Japan. Some are massively successful while others may be more of a ‘flash in the pan’. Besides having a big […]
Back by popular demand! This is the second in our 'Investors Circle' series. This event is not about hiring, warehousing, or marketing of your products. The investors circle is a personal event where we learn from each other as well as guest specialists about what we can do to be successful personally. In this special […]
CEOs are tasked with giving motivation and vision to their teams nationally and sometimes around the globe. It's a lot of work to build a business. Sometimes life can be 'lonely at the top" as c-levels don't always get the tools, knowledge, and encouragement they need to take their firms to the next level. As […]
Strap in for a Monday morning like no other at Tokyo’s biggest Super Bowl party! Catch every touchdown and tackle of the NFL Game Pass-streamed game live from Glendale, Arizona—with English commentary and the famous Super Bowl halftime show and commercials—all while enjoying a morning of game-day classics, drinks and cool prizes. This is a […]
As the smartphone has killed the digital camera, YouTube and other social media has likely taken it's toll on broadcast television around the world. What exactly is the power behind online marketing? How can it make or break your business? Recently, when asked by where youth saw their future careers in Japan, one in three […]
Every brand and business is keen for growth. That growth can be in product sales, subscribers, and various other measurements of customers' interest through purchases. A common strategy for accelerating growth is through acquisition of competitors or other complimentary businesses. Large or small growth through acquisition is one way to bring growth to the balance […]
Great brands. Stunning hotels. Fantastic restaurants. Amazing craftsmen. Original beverages. The refined clientele that can appreciate sophistication. And the best global image there is. When it comes to luxury, Japan has it all. A very original example of a country having both a global popular and sophisticate culture, it could have created champions of luxury the […]