Japan Startup Getting Japanese Moms Back to Work: waris.co.jp

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This post is a summary of a Podcast originally published at the Excellent https://www.disruptingjapan.com/ by Tim Romero  Executive Summary written by Dakota Midoux, while an Intern at J-Global institute, a company founded by Jon Lynch. Key points: 2011 Tohoku earthquake lead Founder to start a business; an initiative to help Japanese mums and inspired by women’s difficulties in …

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Japan 5th most attractive destination for multinational companies for 2017-2019

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While Japan’s appeal, compared to other destinations, is very strong, its performance in terms of FDI has been weak at times. After a slowdown following the 2009 global financial crisis, Japan experienced two consecutive years of divestment in 2010 and 2011, and then in 2015. This is an Executive Summary of an Santander – Foreign …

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Effectively Globalized Japanese Companies’ Habit #4: Embrace Diversity: Lead Inclusively and Engagingly

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To succeed globally, Japanese organizations may need to ensure that the best workers are rewarded and promoted, regardless of diversity factors, and that all employees want to take responsibility, and feel that they have influence and a voice that is heard. However typical Japanese business communication style is based on hierarchical shows of respect, one-way …

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The $500 Million Coincheck Hack Exposes Deeper Security Flaws In Corporate Japan – Summary

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Background & premise: In January 2018, hackers stole more than $500 million in cryptocurrency from Coincheck, one of the largest crypto exchanges in Japan – the article explains why it happened, and why it is likely to happen again. This is a Summary of an article written by BIJ Member, leader in the Tech Startup …

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Effectively Globalized Japanese Companies’ Habit #3: Innovate from Everywhere

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In order to maximize profitable growth, successful global companies need to ensure full contribution by every region, department, and partner towards strategic innovation. This approach was described as “Blue Ocean Strategy” by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne and contrasts with “Red Ocean” strategy which may be described as competing on price with similar products …

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What You Need to Know to Sell Services in Japan

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Key points: The importance of long term relationships in Japan Understanding the Japanese mindset and trust is the key Hiring staff in Japan: a big challenge (yes, as big as selling)! This Post is originally from Tim Romero’s excellent Website and Podcast;  Disrupting Japan – Your Inside Track on the Startups Changing Japan. Option to Subscribe to Tim’s Podcast are here …

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Japan’s Real-Estate Investment Market – Part 2 – Tenants & Tenancies

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Click here for part 1 Alright, so we’ve covered the basics – Japan’s got beautiful cash-flow, zilch to negative capital gain (recently that trend has changed, but no one knows how long this will continue), and the icing on the cake – the best and safest business and tenancy environment one could possibly hope for …

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Japan: A World-class Destination for Global Business Conventions (…and MICE)

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The original of this post I wrote for DeepJapan.org (“Real Experience to Enrich your Travel”) and my Profile and other writing on DJ can be found here. Considering attending, or showcasing at a Trade Fair, Business Exhibition or Convention in Japan? Tokyo, already recognized as a global economic superpower is back in the world spotlight …

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Effectively Globalized Japanese Companies’ Habit #2: Communicate Clearly and Positively

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Can Friendlier Communication Improve Profits? Japanese organizations and their employees wanting to increase profitable growth globally should learn to communicate in a friendlier, clearer, and more persuasive way so that their non-Japanese customers and partners feel they are receiving the highest value solutions. Globally, sales and marketing can be improved by asking more questions to …

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App Development in Japan, A Love Story III

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The third in a series of articles by Marc Cellucci covering smartphone app development in Japan, from the very beginning up until today. Highlights of this article include: How Apple can take a bite out of you as a developer. The problems with Apple’s submission process, both then and now. Stories of apps that got rejected, …

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