In the dynamic and competitive Japanese business landscape, attracting and retaining top talent is essential for companies to achieve their strategic goals. Employer branding, the art of shaping a company’s…
Japan’s love for ダジャレ (Da-ja-re) or 親父ギャグ (Oyaji-gyagu), known most commonly as “Dad Jokes” in English, shows that simple wordplay and humour can be powerful in marketing. The best part…
For many ex-pats and foreign entrepreneurs, Japan offers a land of opportunity blended with unique cultural intricacies. Starting and nurturing a business here can often feel like navigating a maze…
Gone are the days when a “job for life” was the standard. With Japan’s evolving business landscape embracing temporary employment and independent contractors, both foreign nationals and Japanese citizens have…
Japan has a unique business culture that can pose challenges for outsiders, especially for incoming and emerging leaders. With Japan’s increasing diversification of its workforce through immigration and locals seeking…
Why are you interested in Business Networking at all? The mindset that will help you on LinkedIn more than any other I believe, is that it’s an Active sport, not just a…
Recently, I got a question from a follower on my LinkedIn profile. The follower wanted to know about my Japanese business model. However, I think I may have disappointed him…
For startup founders looking to expand their business into Japan, there are a number of unique challenges to navigate. From language barriers to cultural differences, there are many factors to…
Japan is a country with a rich and unique culture that has developed over thousands of years. Business culture in Japan is no exception, and building strong business relationships, or…
Watch our replay of the recorded Business in Japan (BIJ) Webinar on How to Sell on Amazon Japan. Featuring Amazon E-Commerce Entrepreneur Gary Huang – Founder and Host of the…
As a founder exploring entrepreneurship beyond your home country, Japan may initially seem like a challenging destination. The country’s hierarchical business culture, resistance to disruption, and emphasis on long-term employment…
Introduction Japan is one of the U.S.’s most significant trade and investment partners. In 2021, the bilateral trading of goods and services between the U.S. and Japan was valued at…
Clubhouse is great for connecting with people in Japan I have learned, in a very short time indeed. In January 2021, when I joined Clubhouse, I knew immediately the platform…
If you’re like many people, a ‘Chamber of Commerce’ can conjure up images of Networking events, food spreads, juggling a plate, a drink and trying to get your meishi (Business…
This Webinar was a casual chat with two well know leaders in the Sales in Japan space. Dr. David Sweet and Dr Greg Story, with a core theme of Sales…