As Japan is getting ready for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games as well as the current high tension with China and Korea, cyber security has become a key focal point for both the government (with JPS as a recent example of the current weaknesses that exist) and for the private sector. Another complicating factor […]

When video conference systems came out in the 90s, many predicted that business trips would be cut back along with the associated expenses with this new technology in the workplace. It didn't work out for most companies and executives as well as many in the team still have to travel to global offices. Nothing beats […]

Tokyo is a city where construction never stops. The market suffered massively after the Lehman, but has steadily improved in recent years. Commercial tenants seek ways to have modern office space in attractive locations with greater efficiency. Large developers focus on the long-term viability of their target areas for investment and development. The age and […]

Japan has a constant influx of international brands looking to come to advantage of the market and it's buying power each year. Of course, importing a product, setting up distribution, and building brand aware all contribute to success in Japan, this is not the only way. Licensing your brand in Japan is another option. France's […]

Omni Channel is the new retail catchword.  To date, the strategy is perceived as primarily a strategy for retailers to optimize between stores and/or bricks and mortar channels with e-channels, i.e. smart phone or PC commerce.  Harry Hill will present a case study with our Shop Japan Wonder Core series to illustrate a vision of […]

Japan is a market that to many foreign companies remains an enigma and where one of the key learnings seems to be that all market segments are saturated and dominated by huge local players. The toy market is not any different and yet a small company from an even smaller country far up in the […]

CEO Insights is an unparalleled gathering of ladies and gents running the businesses of some of the most influential brands in Asia. For many, including c-levels like CI members, building a business for the ground up and seeing it catch on globally is a dream come true. In September, CI will welcome a global CEO […]

Getting right people on the team is absolutely critical for business success anywhere and Japan is without doubt one of the most difficult places to hire in the world. With 1.27 open jobs per job seeker nationwide there is currently a huge shortage of suitably qualified professionals to do a wide range of jobs across […]

When: Thursday, October 22th 7pm – 8:30pm Where: Azabu Gardens Cost: 8,000 yen / person